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1 John: Jesus, Continued 

The Church and the World

1 John 2:12-17

Understanding 1 John

2 Truths

1. Jesus is Lord - Christ came in the Flesh

2. God is Light - Truth and Love

3 Tests

1. Moral (Light) / Obedience to God (Holiness)

2. Social (Love) / Love for Others (Love)

3. Doctrinal (Truth) / Belief in Christ (Faith)

Can I be sure? 

1. Assurance of the Church

• Doctrines of Salvation
• Justification
• Adoption
• Sanctification
• Wisdom of Generations
• Strengthened by Others
• Stability of Long-term Faith

2. Temptations of the World

• Alluring
• Short-term Satisfaction
• Self-promotion
• Empty
• Not from the Father
• Will not last 

Response

Lent and the Lord’s Supper

Draw us away from the world and

Point us to Christ and His Church.