“The Believer’s Confidence” (1 John 2:26-29)
Summary This passage provides three reasons we can be confident in the realities of the gospel. Outline
“Living Faithfully in a Deceptive World” (1 John 2:18-25)
Summary John warns the believers that the time has come in which the antichrist and many deceived and deceivers have come out. Therefore, he encouraged the believers by appealing to them to remain faithful in Christ and the truth they know. This passage provides us three reminders for remaining faithful so that we canstand firm […]
“Warning: This World Competes for Your Heart” (1 John 2:15-17)
Summary After reminding the believers of gospel-centered truths about their identity and position in Christ, John turns to warn them regarding the reality of the world. He provides a command to stop loving the world and we will see three reasons why this warning is essential for our walk with Christ. Outline Three Reasons Why […]
“Gospel-Centered Reminders” (1 John 2:12-14)
Summary After describing several marks of a true Christian, John now turns to encourage his readers with gospel centered reminders of their identity in Christ. These reminders are designed to strengthen and assure believers in their spiritual journey. Outline Forgiveness Received (v.12, v.13c) True Knowledge Received (v.13a, v.14a) Victory Received (v.13b, v14b)
“Where is the Love?” (1 John 2:7-11)
Summary This passage introduces believers to their responsibility to love which is the commandment from Christ that they have received from John. To encourage the believers, John points them to the practice of loving one another as a sign of genuine fellowship with God and His children. Here are two lessons on loving God’s people […]
“The Marks of True Knowledge of God” (1 John 2:3-6)
Summary The apostle John continues to offer pastoral guidance to believers, emphasizing that true fellowship with God is demonstrated through obedience and a life that imitates Christ. This passage provides two marks of knowing God that should yield assurance in one’s life. Outline
“Do You Walk in the Light?” (1 John 1:5-10)
Summary John continues to relay the message he heard from Christ. He starts with the most important aspect of God’s nature to emphasize how believers in fellowship with Him must live. This passage provides believers three conditions of having true fellowship with God to encourage so that we may know we are in the Light. […]
“Our Proclamation: Christ and Fellowship through Him” (1 John 1:1-4)
Summary This passage teaches us two transforming truths about our proclamation. These truths should strengthen and bring joy to the believer’s faith as we dwell on the gracious gifts we received from the Word of Life. Outline 1. The Incarnation of Christ is the Essence of Our Proclamation (vv. 1-2) 2. The Fellowship through Christ […]
“The Call to Forgive, Part 2” (Philemon 17-25)
Summary As Paul ends his letter, he continues to appeal to Philemon with specific requests to forgive his slave, illustrating the gospel and its implications. This passage teaches us three purposes for practicing forgiveness. Outline I. To Demonstrate the Gospel (vv. 17-19) II. To Become a Blessing (vv. 20-21) III. To Experience True Fellowship (vv. […]
“How to Pray for God’s People” (Philemon 4-7)
Paul shared his prayer of thanksgiving to God for Philemon’s loveand faith. And before appealing to Philemon to do what is difficult,the apostle Paul prayed for him to encourage him to continue togrow in his love, faith, knowledge of Christ, and in serving thebrethren.Four examples of how to pray for God’s peoplea. Give thanks for […]
A Letter to a Friend on Forgiveness (Philemon 1:1-3)
Summary The apostle Paul writes a letter to his friend Philemon in the most loving way to ask him to forgive and restore his slave, Onesimus, who is now his brother through the gospel of Jesus Christ.A Letter to a friend on forgiveness Outline 1.The Sender (v.1)2.The Recipients (v.2)3.The Greetings (v.3)
“The Gospel: The Most Important Message” (1 Corinthians 15:1–4)
“Secured in God’s Promises” (Psalm 119:89-96)
Text: Psalm 119:89-96