The Children of God and the Children of the Devil, Part 4
November 13, 2022 Pastor: John Fonville Series: Gospel Assurance in an Age of Rebellion
Topic: Second Coming, Vindication, Glorification, Advent, Adoption, Assurance, 1 John Scripture: 1 John 2:28– 3:10
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The Children of God and the Children of the Devil, Part 4
Text: 1 John 2:28-3:10
Summary: In 1 John 2:28-3:10, John answers the question, “Who are the children of God?” He answers this question by contrasting three characteristics of the children of God (2:28-3:3) with two characteristics of the children of the devil (3:4-10, i.e., the secessionists).
By drawing this clear contrast John has two aims: 1. To instruct his little children how to live differently from the secessionists who are seeking to deceive them by their teaching and lifestyle (3:7). 2. To assure his children of their salvation.
Outline:
I. Who Are the Children of God? 2:28-3:3
A. The children of God abide in Christ and therefore have confidence to stand before God when Christ returns. 2:28
B. The Children of God have been Fathered by God and therefore do what is right. 2:29
C. The Children of God are recipients of the Father’s great love. 3:1-3
1. The Greatness of the Father’s love, v. 1a
2. The Immense Privilege of Being the Father’s Children
3. The Hope of Being Made Like Christ When He Appears, vv. 2-3
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