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OUR ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE: EXPERIENCED IN DAILY LIFE (1 John 5:13-21 * Message #12/14) 01-24-10
Introduction
*The notes in this introduction rely heavily upon the following two sources: The Epistles of John by
1. John’s Purpose for Writing (reminder: he is writing to believers)
● that we would have a Christ-centered, Joy-filled Fellowship with God &
each other (1Jn 1:1-4).
● that we may not sin, yet know we are forgiven when we do sin: thru
confession & thru Christ (1Jn 1:5-2:2).
● that we may know we have eternal life (1Jn 5:13).
● all three of these purposes are themes found in 1Jn 2:12-14.
2. Three-fold Assurance of Eternal Life (found throughout 1st John)
● Doctrinal: Belief in Jesus as the Christ & the Son of God.
● Ethical: Obeying God’s commands.
● Relational: Loving God & loving one another.
3. Experiencing Assurance of Eternal Life (in 1Jn 5:13-21)
● thru Godly confidence in prayer.
● thru God’s power & protection in our daily lives.
Our Assurance of Eternal Life
1. is based on our Faith in Jesus Christ (v13)
Our Assurance of Eternal Life… (continued from first page)
2. is Experienced thru Godly Confidence in Prayer (vs14-17)
● God Hears us and grants our Requests (vs14-15)
● God grows us in Christ thru our Intercessory prayers for
each other (vs16-17)
3. is Experienced as God’s children: (vs18-19)
thru His Power and His Protection
Introduction
*The notes in this introduction rely heavily upon the following two sources: The Epistles of John by
1. John’s Purpose for Writing (reminder: he is writing to believers)
● that we would have a Christ-centered, Joy-filled Fellowship with God &
each other (1Jn 1:1-4).
● that we may not sin, yet know we are forgiven when we do sin: thru
confession & thru Christ (1Jn 1:5-2:2).
● that we may know we have eternal life (1Jn 5:13).
● all three of these purposes are themes found in 1Jn 2:12-14.
2. Three-fold Assurance of Eternal Life (found throughout 1st John)
● Doctrinal: Belief in Jesus as the Christ & the Son of God.
● Ethical: Obeying God’s commands.
● Relational: Loving God & loving one another.
3. Experiencing Assurance of Eternal Life (in 1Jn 5:13-21)
● thru Godly confidence in prayer.
● thru God’s power & protection in our daily lives.
Our Assurance of Eternal Life
1. is based on our Faith in Jesus Christ (v13)
Our Assurance of Eternal Life… (continued from first page)
2. is Experienced thru Godly Confidence in Prayer (vs14-17)
● God Hears us and grants our Requests (vs14-15)
● God grows us in Christ thru our Intercessory prayers for
each other (vs16-17)
3. is Experienced as God’s children: (vs18-19)
thru His Power and His Protection
4. is Given to us thru the Revelation of Jesus Christ (vs20-21)
4. is Given to us thru the Revelation of Jesus Christ (vs20-21)
