1st Epistle of John (The Bible A book of Absolutes) By David Gunn 3/12/2006
We as a people don’t have to guess; we can (Know).
John is a book about knowing
Written to the church at large No greeting, no fare wells
So we are included, we can rest in his assurance.
A- 1st John1:1 John says.
1- We have heard
2- We have seen
3- We have handled the word of life. = (John 1:14 Word made flesh =Jesus)
B- V: 2 He was Manifested and we have seen him.
1- I bare Witness and show unto to you. You don’t have to be in doubt.
C- John‘s reason for writing this epistle.
1- Ch 1:4 - To bring Joy to God’s people. Knowledge with assurance brings JOY.
2- Ch 2:1 To Guard against Sin; (but) if you do we have an Advocate (Jesus)
3- Ch 2:26 To warn against False teachers; those who would seduce you. (Deceive)
A- About true God, fellowship, sin,
E. life, knowing.
4- Ch 5:13 To strengthen their faith. To believe on the Name of the Son of God
5- Ch 5:13 To bring assurance of Eternal Life. That you may know.
Three words stand out
D- (1:3 Fellowship) (3:1 Love) (2:29 Know)
Fellowship
E— 1:5 God is light and our fellowship with him is conditional. John declares the conditions of that fellowship. Walk, lifestyle, attitude toward sin, obedience.
A- God is Light and our (Walk) must be in the light. If we have UN confessed sin we are in walking darkness. (ch1:5)
B- (Sin not1:9) write that you sin not; it breaks our Fellowship and separates us from God.
C- (Confession and forsaking sin)(ch1:9) faithful/just to forgive us of all unrighteousness.
D- Obedience to Commandments (3:11) love one another to be in fellowship.
Love
Love is the distinguishing mark that we have passed from darkness to light. (Love one another)
1- Assurance is the outcome of love. Ch 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Know
John is absolutely Certain, one step be on Faith (is to know) and he is writing to bring assurance to the church. God is Light, Jesus is Lord, and we are in him through birth, fellowship & obedience.
Righteous living is the sign of a (regenerated heart / born again believer)
Ch 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that does righteousness is born of him.
Ch 3:24 And he that keep his commandments dwells in him and he in him. And hereby we (know) that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Ch 5:15 these things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may (know) that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we (know) that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
So we close with Answered Prayer
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Keep in Mind Matthew 5:1-11 Read
John just baptized Jesus. Ch.4, Spirit led Jesus to wilderness to test (by devil) his commitment, and he came to Capernaum to fulfill prophesy 4 V:14 , Jesus came preaching the kingdom of heaven is at hand, he proves the kingdom was near by healing the sick of all description.4 V:23
1St Jesus came to do do Two things
A- Seek and save the lost / With all prevision for salvation. (Authority and Power)
B- Establish a Kingdom / He came to be King / Herod are you King? For this cause came I
( Prophets foretold)
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:(Authority / power /responsibility to rule) and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
V:7 Of the increase of his (government and peace) there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
The Kingdom is like Leaven Jesus said / (unseen)- mustard seed (small) but works mightily When Jesus came to establish his kingdom he announce his founding principles which are the foundation upon which his kingdom would rest
(Principle)
Matt 5:1-11
Beatitudes = The very Constitution of his Kingdom
The Kingdom hast to be established first in the Heart of man (not observation)
The principles hast to be settles in our Spirit
Then we become citizens of his kingdom
Take a good look at what the kingdom of heaven really looks like

V:3 The poor in spirit: no self interest (only Gods)
V:4 Those that mourn; because of sin
V:5 meek Spirit: lowly, but powerful
V:6 A heart that hunger and thirst after righteousness
V:7 A merciful Heart
V:8 A pure heart:
V:9 A peacemakers
V:10 A heart that is willing to be persecuted for righteousness.
V:11 Heart that is(For Christ sake) willing to be revile, persecute spoken evil against with no ill.

2Nd What does it mean to be Blessed? Not what we have, these verses just divested us of all our own selfish interest.
A- Not our happiness -you are to make God happy.
B- Having God’s approval is the true meaning of being blessed

Look at these Two
V:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
V:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

V:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
V:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: V:14 Ye are the light of the world.
V:21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill.( Must exceed)
V:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother. (This exceeds)

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (this is the path to being Blessed)
V:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.


#3 Three Heartittudes of God’s Blessings

#1 V:3 Poverty of spirit = bankrupt of your self , Need of God’s Spirit
A- A heartfelt recognition of spiritual need should draw us to God’s Grace
C- Pride brings spiritual separation / Christ is Humble lowly)

#2 V:4 Mournful of sin ; Grief for the pain of Sin? No!!
Grief for Sin - not the pain it brings
(Example) An honest appraisal of the (Impact of sin) will cause us to Grieve.
To love God is to hate sin.

Why does sin not grieve me?
1. A callous heart(spirit) , no hate for sin, that grieves God.
2. Denial of sin, we deny
3. Distance from God , Close to the world

#3 V:5 Humble in Life ; Meek and lowly at heart = gentle spirit= (Controlled power)
Not willing to have peace at any cost / the cost of comprise / not interpreting dctr
Jesus said I came not to bring peace but a sword / no comprise brings trouble

How can I become Humble?
1. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you / yoke up with Jesus for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
V:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
2. Gal. 5 Realize that a gentle spirit is a gift from God.

3. Matt 5:3-11 Follow the path to blessedness = Matt 11:29 Take my yoke upon you this is the path