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Assurance in Him

Assurance in Him. 1 Jn 3:11-24. Introduction. In 1 Jn 3:1-10 John speaks of the test of righteousness In verses 11-24 he is going to speak of the test of love John regards love as an obvious test and declares the whole message of the life and character of Christ is a message of love

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Assurance in Him

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  1. Assurance in Him 1 Jn 3:11-24

  2. Introduction • In 1 Jn 3:1-10 John speaks of the test of righteousness • In verses 11-24 he is going to speak of the test of love • John regards love as an obvious test and declares the whole message of the life and character of Christ is a message of love • These verses point out the Christian’s whole duty is summed up in the obligation to exercise love

  3. Love is to be manifested toward one another (1 Jn 3:11-18) • This love is a natural result of our “Sonship” but is also commanded (1 Jn 3:11-13) • Hate, envy, and jealousy have no part in the Christian’s life. • Cain is used as an example (vs 12) • Those motivated by hater are still spiritually dead, they have not truly been born of God and are not His children (vs 14) • A lack of love is an indication of one who is still dead in sin

  4. Love is to be manifested toward one another (1 Jn 3:11-18) • This love is a testimony of a Christian being buried in baptism and becoming a new creature • The words “we know” in vs 14 are placed for emphasis • This in contrast to those in the world who have not been born again • The words “passed from” in vs 14 mean to pass over from one place into another; to migrate out of death into life • Verses 14, 16, and 18 give a positive affirmation of love • The Christians love is not manifested words alone, but in deeds…It is a willingness to surrender that which has value in one’s own life to enrich the life of another (vs 14, 18) and is shown in daily living • Verse 17 points out the negative…if one closes his heart to the needs of others, he does not have God’s love abiding in him

  5. The Christian’s assurance is seen in a free conscience (1 Jn 3:19-24) • The conditions of a free conscience are to believe in Him (v 23), love one another, and abide in Him • Belief in Christ is the summary of all of His commandments (Mk 12:28-31) • To believe in the name of Christ is to believe in all that He is • Christians abide in God and God in them through the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:10, 17:21, 23) • Believers remain in Him only as they imitate the example of Christ • This action can be seen in their loyalty in following the gospel

  6. The Christian’s assurance is seen in a free conscience (1 Jn 3:19-24) • The conscience is fee because the Lord frees it…this is a contrast to the believer’s own freedom (v 20-21) • Humans in their own weakness will condemn themselves • To condemn means to know something against • We know our failures, and they rise up to condemn us • One of our most serious challenges is doubt in the heart • The good news is our own hearts are not the final judge (1 Cor 4:4-5) • When sin is confessed and forgiveness requested, The Lord removes it and no longer holds it against us • He is greater than the human heart and when He forgives, we have assurance in Him

  7. The Christian’s assurance is seen in a free conscience (1 Jn 3:19-24) • When the conscience is free, the Christian can be assured of answered prayer (v 22) • There are no limitations to the power of prayer, but the one praying must completely surrender to the will of God (Mk 11:24, Lk 11:9) • The answer may not always be in the way expected, but it will be best

  8. Conclusion • A lack of assurance can lead to insecurity in our lives • Uncertainty with God can be one of man’s greatest frustrations • Follow the words of this passage, believe in Him, abide in Him, pray in Him, and love Him and then you can have assurance • Assurance of being His child • Assurance of being forgiven • Assurance of a free conscience

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