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AAA How To S.O.A.P

You’ll need three items (Bible, Pen

& Journal) to S.O.A.P. each day!

S —Scripture

Open your Bible to your reading

for the day. Take time reading and
allow God to speak to you. When
you are done, look for a verse that
particularly spoke to you that day,
and write it in your journal.

O — Observation

What do you think God is saying

to you in this scripture? Ask the
Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal
Jesus to you.

A — Application

Personalize what you have read,

by asking yourself how it applies
to your life right now. Perhaps it
is instruction, encouragement, a
new promise, or corrections for a
particular area of your life. Write
how this scripture can apply to
you today.

P — Prayer

This can be as simple as asking

God to help you use this scripture,
or even a prayer for a greater in-
sight on what He may be revealing
to you. Remember, prayer is a
two-way conversation, so be sure
to listen to what God has to say!
Now, write it out.
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BBB Commentary

First John is built around the student will see that the three themes
repetition of the three main themes: intermingle. In these days when many
light vs. darkness, love vs. hatred, Christians think they have fellowship
and truth vs. error. These three with God but do not, and when
“strands” weave in and out of the many religious people think they are
letter, making it difficult to construct true sons of God but are not, it is
a simple outline. The provided outline important that we apply these tests
is based on the main lessons of and examine our own lives carefully.
each section, although the careful

Aim

John stated five purposes for the D. That we might overcome error (2:26) saved. The letter is a series of “tests”
writing of his first epistle: that Christians may use to examine
John was facing the false teaching of their fellowship (chaps. 1–2) and their
A. That we might have fellowship (1:3) his day just as we face false teachers sonship (chaps. 3–5). Note that the
today (2 Peter 2). The false teachers emphasis in chapters 3–5 is on being
“Fellowship” is the key theme of in John’s day were claiming: (1) that born of God (3:9; 4:7; 5:1, 4, 18).
the first two chapters (see 1:3, matter was evil, therefore Christ did
6–7). Fellowship has to do with our not come in the flesh; (2) that Christ
communion with Christ, not our union only appeared to be a real man; (3) that
with Christ, which is sonship. Our knowledge of truth is more important
daily fellowship changes; our sonship than living the truth; and (4) that only
remains the same. a “spiritual few” could understand
spiritual truths. As you read 1 John,
B. That we might have joy (1:4) you will see that John emphasizes: (1)
The word “joy” is used only here, but that matter is not evil, but man’s nature
the blessing of joy is seen throughout is sinful; (2) that Jesus Christ had a real
the entire letter. Joy is the result of a body and experienced a real death; (3)
close fellowship with Christ. that it is not enough “to say” what we
believe, we must practice it; and (4) all
C. That we might not sin (2:1–2) Christians have an unction from God
and can know His truth.
The penalty of sin is taken care of
when the sinner trusts Christ, but E. That we might have assurance (5:13)
the power of sin over the daily life is
another matter. First John explains how In his Gospel, John tells us how to be
we may have victory over sin and how saved (John 20:31), but in this epistle,
to get forgiveness when we do sin. he tells us how to be sure we are

Analysis

Study the suggested outline and words, I can know I am in fellowship and if I believe and live the truth.
you will see that the letter falls with God through Christ if I have no John asks us to apply these tests,
into two divisions: chapters 1–2 known sin in my life, if I have love for that we might enjoy the Christian life
emphasize fellowship, and chapters Him and His people, and if I believe to the fullest.
3–5 emphasize sonship. In each of and practice the truth and not some
these sections, John gives three satanic lie. Furthermore, I can know
basic “tests”: obedience (walking in that I am a son of God in the same
the light), love (walking in love), and way: if I am obeying His Word; if I Wiersbe, W. W. (n.d.).
truth (walking in the truth). In other have love for Him and His people; Commentary on 1 John.
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CCC Introduction

JESUS TEMPLE DESTROYED, JOHN WRITES

CALLS CHURCH SCATTERS HIS GOSPEL
JOHN AND LETTERS

C. AD 27 C. AD 70 C. AD 90

Introduction

A restored relationship with God God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit— one’s spiritual life from their physical
produces a right relationship with exists in loving harmony. The nature existence. Many false teachers went
others. The two cannot be separated. of the Godhead serves as a model for so far as to teach the heresy that
When asked about the greatest the communal nature of God’s people Jesus was a spiritual being but lacked
commandments, Jesus made this (l John 1:5; 2:29; 4:7-8). They are to a physical body. John countered this
point clearly. He said, “ ‘Love the Lord love one another in a way that models claim, arguing that Jesus Christ was
your God with all your heart and with all the love of the Trinity. Genuine love is a physical being who, in his body,
your soul and with all your mind.’ This an indication of the authenticity of their accomplished the plan of God (1:1-4).
is the first and greatest commandment. relationship with God (4:7-16; 4:20-5:5) Those who follow the Word made flesh
And the second is like it: ‘Love your and provides believers with assurance should live out the gospel message
neighbor as yourself’ “ (Mt 22:37-39). that their salvation is indeed genuine in real, tangible and concrete ways
A true Christian cannot profess to love (4:17-19). Love also has a missionary that can be observed by all people—
God without pursuing authentic and purpose—others see mature, self- primarily through their love and service
enduring relationships with others. sacrificial love between God’s people to one another. Love, not mystical
John knew that the fellowship of the and have a picture of the way that God experiences, is meant to be the
church was vital for the perseverance loves his people. Those who do not defining mark of God’s people.
of Christians living near the end of the truly know Christ will not fulfill this law
first century. But the love of Christians of love. False teachers were continuing
for one another does not merely serve to deceive the church—failing to model
a practical purpose of accountability the love of God for his people. Their
and support. The love of the church teaching consisted of an early form
models the love of God. The trinitarian of Gnosticism that falsely divided

This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
And we ought to lay down our lives
for our brothers and sisters.

1 John 3:16

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July Sermon Title

002 Life in the Light

Week 001 Sermon Notes

July Reference

003 1 John 1:1

S —Scripture

The Incarnation of the Word of Life

That which was from the beginning,
which we have heard, which we
have seen with our eyes, which
we have looked at and our hands
have touched—this we proclaim
concerning the Word of life.

Cross References: Luke 24:39,

John 20:27, Revelation 1:8

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

004 1 John 1:2–4

S —Scripture

The life appeared; we have seen it We write this to make our joy
and testify to it, and we proclaim to complete.
you the eternal life, which was with
the Father and has appeared to us. Cross References: John 1:4,
We proclaim to you what we have Proverbs 8:22-30, John 15:11
seen and heard, so that you also
may have fellowship with us. And our
fellowship is with the Father and with
his Son, Jesus Christ.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

005 1 John 1:5–6

S —Scripture

Light and Darkness, Sin and

Forgiveness

This is the message we have heard

from him and declare to you: God is
light; in him there is no darkness at
all. If we claim to have fellowship with
him and yet walk in the darkness, we
lie and do not live out the truth.

Cross References: John 8:12,

Proverbs 4:18-19, Psalm 82:5

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

006 1 John 1:7

S —Scripture

But if we walk in the light, as he is in

the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of Jesus, his
Son, purifies us from all sin.

Cross References: Ephesians 5:8,

Romans 13:12, Hebrews 9:14

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

007 1 John 1:8–10

S —Scripture

If we claim to be without sin, we Cross References: James 3:2,

deceive ourselves and the truth is Proverbs 28:13, Colossians 3:16
not in us. If we confess our sins, he
is faithful and just and will forgive
us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness. If we claim we have
not sinned, we make him out to be a
liar and his word is not in us.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Journal

008 Logos: The Word

Logos: The Word universe, So when John ascribed this faith in the death and resurrection
designation to Jesus On 1:1–2; lJn of his Son, believers can know and
John’s reference to Jesus as “the 1:1; Rev 19:13), he clearly pointed love (v. 3).
Word” (Greek logos, v. 1) carried to Christ as the embodiment of
great significance to his Jewish God’s creative, sustaining power and
readers. They clearly understood the as the final word to humanity. His
power and authority that was present eyewitness account went beyond
when the Lord spoke: to create the simply recording that a mere mortal
world (Ge 1.1-2:25; Ps 33:6), to enter named Jesus lived, but that this man
into his covenant with Abraham (Ge whom he had “heard,” “seen” and
15:1–8) and to deliver his Law to “touched” (v. 1) was none other than
Moses on Mount Sinai (Ex 24:1–18; the author of eternal life (v. 2). Christ’s
Dt 9:9–10). Greek readers also entrance into the world replaced the
acknowledged the concept of “logos” concept of God as distant with a
as the fundamental commanding clarified one showing him as personal
force that gave order and form to the and involved, as a God who, through

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July Sermon Title

009 Wasted Love

Week 002 Sermon Notes

July Reference

010 1 John 2:1–6

S —Scripture

My dear children, I write this to Love and Hatred for Fellow person. But if anyone obeys his word,
you so that you will not sin. But Believers love for God is truly made complete
if anybody does sin, we have an in them. This is how we know we are
advocate with the Father—Jesus We know that we have come to in him: Whoever claims to live in him
Christ, the Righteous One. He is the know him if we keep his commands. must live as Jesus did.
atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not Whoever says, “I know him,” but
only for ours but also for the sins of does not do what he commands Cross References: Titus 2:11-13,
the whole world. is a liar, and the truth is not in that Romans 3:25-26, John 14:23

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

011 1 John 2:7–11

S —Scripture

Dear friends, I am not writing you a Anyone who claims to be in the light going, because the darkness has
new command but an old one, which but hates a brother or sister is still in blinded them.
you have had since the beginning. the darkness. Anyone who loves their
This old command is the message brother and sister lives in the light, Cross References: Galatians 5:13-14,
you have heard. Yet I am writing and there is nothing in them to make 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Proverbs 4:19
you a new command; its truth is them stumble. But anyone who hates
seen in him and in you, because the a brother or sister is in the darkness
darkness is passing and the true light and walks around in the darkness.
is already shining. They do not know where they are

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

012 1 John 2:12–17

S —Scripture

I am writing to you, dear children, I write to you, young men, because of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and
because your sins have been forgiven you are strong, and the word of God the pride of life—comes not from
on account of his name. I am writing lives in you, and you have overcome the Father but from the world. The
to you, fathers, because you know the evil one. world and its desires pass away, but
him who is from the beginning. whoever does the will of God lives
I am writing to you, young men, On Not Loving the World forever.
because you have overcome the evil
one. I write to you, dear children, Do not love the world or anything in Cross References: Acts 13:38,
because you know the Father. the world. If anyone loves the world, Ephesians 6:10, Colossians 3:1-2
I write to you, fathers, because you love for the Father[d] is not in them.
know him who is from the beginning. For everything in the world—the lust

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

013 1 John 2:18–23

S —Scripture

Warnings Against Denying the Son showed that none of them belonged who denies the Son has the Father;
to us. But you have an anointing whoever acknowledges the Son has
Dear children, this is the last hour; from the Holy One, and all of you the Father also.
and as you have heard that the know the truth. I do not write to
antichrist is coming, even now many you because you do not know the Cross References: Matthew 24:24,
antichrists have come. This is how truth, but because you do know it John 14:26, Proverbs 9:8-9
we know it is the last hour. They and because no lie comes from the
went out from us, but they did not truth. Who is the liar? It is whoever
really belong to us. For if they had denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such
belonged to us, they would have a person is the antichrist—denying
remained with us; but their going the Father and the Son. No one

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

014 1 John 2:24–29

S —Scripture

As for you, see that what you have about all things and as that anointing everyone who does what is right has
heard from the beginning remains in is real, not counterfeit—just as it has been born of him.
you. If it does, you also will remain in taught you, remain in him.
the Son and in the Father. And this is Cross References: John 15:9-10,
what he promised us—eternal life. I God’s Children and Sin Jeremiah 31:33-34, Matthew 7:16-18
am writing these things to you about
those who are trying to lead you And now, dear children, continue in
astray. As for you, the anointing you him, so that when he appears we
received from him remains in you, may be confident and unashamed
and you do not need anyone to teach before him at his coming. If you know
you. But as his anointing teaches you that he is righteous, you know that

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Journal

015 Father, Son and Holy

Spirit

Father, Son and Holy Spirit from the beginning, and he is not a designation to the promised Holy
subservient being as the heavenly Spirit, calling him another “advocate”
A time honored hymn entitled “Holy, hosts are. Rather Jesus was, is and (Jn 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7). John
Holy, Holy” declares, “God in three will always be of the same nature as also taught that the Spirit and Christ
persons, blessed Trinity.” “Trinity” is the Father (Jn 1:1–4). Jesus himself interchangeably serve as companion
a term coined between the second attested to this unique relationship (Jn 14:26 - 28), teacher (Jn 14:26; 2Jn
and fourth centuries to describe a when he laid claim to the revered 9), judge (Jn 5:22 - 23; 16:8), guide
fundamental doctrine of the Christian name of God revealed to Moses at (Jn 10:3–4; 16:13) and truth (Jn 14:6;
faith. This doctrine states that the burning bush (Jn 8:58; cf. Ex Un 5:6–8). Throughout his letters,
simultaneously and individually, the 3:14) and later reiterated this truth John encourages all believers to be
Father, Son and Holy Spirit are wholly by stating “I and the Father are one” confident in the certainty of their
God. While the word itself does not (Jn 10:30). John also delivered key salvation that is initiated, completed
occur in Scripture, there is ample insight into the special unity Jesus and secured by the harmonious work
evidence to support God’s triune shares with the Holy Spirit. While the of the Father, Son and Spirit. “This is
nature throughout the Bible (Ge 1:26; word “advocate” (Greek parakletos) how we know that we live in him and
3:22; Isa 48:16; 61:1; Mt 3:13-17; appears other places in Scripture, the he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.
22:43-46; 28:19; 2Co 13:14; 1Pe 1:2). form of the word used to describe And we have seen and testify that
However, it is in the writings of John a person appears only twice in the the Father has sent his Son to be the
that Christians find the most nuanced New Testament writings and uniquely Savior of the world” (lJn 4:13 -14).
view of the divine relationship. in John’s letters. He once used
parakletos to identify the “advocate
In a very straightforward way, John with the Father” to be “Jesus Christ,
opened by proclaiming the most the Righteous One” (lJn 2:1). And
important thing in Christ’s last discourse with his
his readers needed to know: Jesus disciples, John’s Gospel recorded
is God. Jesus has always existed, Jesus’ words that gave this same

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July Sermon Title

016 From Death to Life

Week 003 Sermon Notes

July Reference

017 1 John 3:1–3

S —Scripture

See what great love the Father has in him purify themselves, just as he
lavished on us, that we should be is pure.
called children of God! And that is
what we are! The reason the world Cross References: Psalm 36:7-9,
does not know us is that it did not 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Romans 5:4-5
know him. Dear friends, now we are
children of God, and what we will be
has not yet been made known. But
we know that when Christ appears,
we shall be like him, for we shall see
him as he is. All who have this hope

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

018 1 John 3:4–10

S —Scripture

Everyone who sins breaks the law; in sinful is of the devil, because the devil do what is right is not God’s child,
fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know has been sinning from the beginning. nor is anyone who does not love their
that he appeared so that he might The reason the Son of God appeared brother and sister.
take away our sins. And in him is no was to destroy the devil’s work. No
sin. No one who lives in him keeps on one who is born of God will continue Cross References: James 5:15,
sinning. No one who continues to sin to sin, because God’s seed remains John 15:4-7, Ephesians 5:1
has either seen him or known him. in them; they cannot go on sinning,
Dear children, do not let anyone lead because they have been born of God.
you astray. The one who does what This is how we know who the children
is right is righteous, just as he is of God are and who the children of
righteous. The one who does what is the devil are: Anyone who does not

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

019 1 John 3:11–15

S —Scripture

More on Love and Hatred hates you. We know that we have

passed from death to life, because
For this is the message you heard we love each other. Anyone who
from the beginning: We should love does not love remains in death.
one another. Do not be like Cain, Anyone who hates a brother or sister
who belonged to the evil one and is a murderer, and you know that
murdered his brother. And why did no murderer has eternal life residing
he murder him? Because his own in him.
actions were evil and his brother’s
were righteous. Do not be surprised, Cross References: John 15:12,
my brothers and sisters, if the world Genesis 4:4-15, Proverbs 26:24-26

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

020 1 John 3:16–18

S —Scripture

This is how we know what love is: Cross References: Romans 5:8,
Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. Isaiah 58:7-10, James 2:15-16
And we ought to lay down our lives
for our brothers and sisters. If anyone
has material possessions and sees
a brother or sister in need but has
no pity on them, how can the love of
God be in that person? Dear children,
let us not love with words or speech
but with actions and in truth.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

021 1 John 3:19–24

S —Scripture

This is how we know that we belong command: to believe in the name of

to the truth and how we set our his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one
hearts at rest in his presence: If our another as he commanded us. The
hearts condemn us, we know that one who keeps God’s commands
God is greater than our hearts, and lives in him, and he in them. And this
he knows everything. Dear friends, is how we know that he lives in us:
if our hearts do not condemn us, we We know it by the Spirit he gave us.
have confidence before God and
receive from him anything we ask, Cross References: Isaiah 32:17,
because we keep his commands and Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:16
do what pleases him. And this is his

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Journal

022 Antichrist

The word antichrist is often Christ, and it especially includes attempt to distort the gospel: first,
associated only with the powerful any viewpoint that opposes belief in a commitment to consistent study
and influential leader who will come Jesus as fully God and the promised and application of the Word of truth
into the spotlight to deceive the Messiah (2:22; 4:2-3). (2Ti 2:15; lJn 2:24 — 25) and second,
masses during the world’s last days. the in-dwelling guidance given by
While the Bible certainly does refer Those who know scriptural truth the Spirit of truth (Jn 16:13; lJn 2:27;
to this “man of lawlessness” who will but neglect to apply it to their 4:6). Both of these teach discernment
emerge in the future (2Th 2:3), John’s lives easily fall prey to corrupt and form a solid shield of protection
letter alerted believers to the danger teachings that sound attractive against any falsehood.
of false teachers in the church and but, in reality, are only myths that
warned them to be aware that “the appeal to fleshly desires and satisfy
spirit of the antichrist” exists now (lin “itching ears” (2Ti 4:3). Christians
2:18; 4:3). As the simple definition are not powerless against these
of the term indicates, this force deceptions. John reminded readers
encompasses any attitude or action that God has equipped them with
that is generally “anti” (or against) two key defenses against those who

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July Sermon Title

023 He First Loved Us

Week 004 Sermon Notes

July Reference

024 1 John 4:1–3

S —Scripture

On Denying the Incarnation acknowledge Jesus is not from God.

This is the spirit of the antichrist,
Dear friends, do not believe every which you have heard is coming and
spirit, but test the spirits to see even now is already in the world.
whether they are from God, because
many false prophets have gone out Cross References: Proverbs 14:15,
into the world. This is how you can Romans 8:9-17, 2 John 1:7
recognize the Spirit of God: Every
spirit that acknowledges that Jesus
Christ has come in the flesh is from
God, but every spirit that does not

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

025 1 John 4:4–6

S —Scripture

You, dear children, are from God and the spirit of falsehood.
have overcome them, because the
one who is in you is greater than the Cross References: John 15:19-20,
one who is in the world. They are 1 Corinthians 2:12-14, Romans 11:8
from the world and therefore speak
from the viewpoint of the world, and
the world listens to them. We are
from God, and whoever knows God
listens to us; but whoever is not from
God does not listen to us. This is how
we recognize the Spirit of truth and

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

026 1 John 4:7–12

S —Scripture

God’s Love and Ours that we loved God, but that he loved
us and sent his Son as an atoning
Dear friends, let us love one another, sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends,
for love comes from God. Everyone since God so loved us, we also ought
who loves has been born of God and to love one another. No one has ever
knows God. Whoever does not love seen God; but if we love one another,
does not know God, because God God lives in us and his love is made
is love. This is how God showed his complete in us.
love among us: He sent his one and
only Son into the world that we might Cross References: Galatians 4:9,
live through him. This is love: not Psalm 86:15, Ephesians 4:31-5:2

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

027 1 John 4:13–16

S —Scripture

This is how we know that we live in Cross References: Galatians 5:22-24,

him and he in us: He has given us Matthew 10:32, Psalm 18:1-3
of his Spirit. And we have seen and
testify that the Father has sent his
Son to be the Savior of the world. If
anyone acknowledges that Jesus is
the Son of God, God lives in them
and they in God. And so we know
and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love
lives in God, and God in them.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Reference

028 1 John 4:17–21

S —Scripture

This is how love is made complete For whoever does not love their
among us so that we will have brother and sister, whom they have
confidence on the day of judgment: seen, cannot love God, whom they
In this world we are like Jesus. There have not seen. And he has given us
is no fear in love. But perfect love this command: Anyone who loves
drives out fear, because fear has to God must also love their brother
do with punishment. The one who and sister.
fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because he first loved us. Cross References: Hebrews 12:2-3,
Whoever claims to love God yet Romans 8:15, Titus 3:3-5
hates a brother or sister is a liar.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
July Journal

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July Sermon Title

030 How to Love God

Week 005 Sermon Notes

July Reference

031 1 John 5:1–5

S —Scripture

Faith in the Incarnate Son of God for everyone born of God overcomes
the world. This is the victory that has
Everyone who believes that Jesus overcome the world, even our faith.
is the Christ is born of God, and Who is it that overcomes the world?
everyone who loves the father loves Only the one who believes that Jesus
his child as well. This is how we know is the Son of God.
that we love the children of God:
by loving God and carrying out his Cross References: Matthew 22:37-39,
commands. In fact, this is love for John 14:21-24, Romans 8:35-37
God: to keep his commands. And
his commands are not burdensome,

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
August Reference

001 1 John 5:6–12

S —Scripture

This is the one who came by water Son. Whoever believes in the Son of Cross References: Hebrews 9:14,
and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not God accepts this testimony. Whoever Acts 2:2-4, Numbers 23:19
come by water only, but by water and does not believe God has made him
blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, out to be a liar, because they have
because the Spirit is the truth. For not believed the testimony God has
there are three that testify: the Spirit, given about his Son. And this is the
the water and the blood; and the three testimony: God has given us eternal
are in agreement. We accept human life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever
testimony, but God’s testimony is has the Son has life; whoever does not
greater because it is the testimony of have the Son of God does not have life.
God, which he has given about his

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
August Reference

002 1 John 5:13–15

S —Scripture

Concluding Affirmations
Cross References: Acts 4:12,
I write these things to you who believe Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9-10
in the name of the Son of God so that
you may know that you have eternal
life. This is the confidence we have
in approaching God: that if we ask
anything according to his will, he hears
us. And if we know that he hears us—
whatever we ask—we know that we
have what we asked of him.

O — Observation

A — Application

P — Prayer
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003 1 John 5:16–17

S —Scripture

If you see any brother or sister commit Cross References: James 4:7-10,
a sin that does not lead to death, you Isaiah 1:18, Romans 5:20-21
should pray and God will give them life.
I refer to those whose sin does not lead
to death. There is a sin that leads to
death. I am not saying that you should
pray about that. All wrongdoing is sin,
and there is sin that does not lead
to death.

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August Reference

004 1 John 5:18–21

S —Scripture

We know that anyone born of God Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God
does not continue to sin; the One who and eternal life. Dear children, keep
was born of God keeps them safe, yourselves from idols.
and the evil one cannot harm them.
We know that we are children of God, Cross References: Proverbs 4:23,
and that the whole world is under the 2 Corinthians 1:12, Ephesians 1:17-19
control of the evil one. We know also
that the Son of God has come and
has given us understanding, so that
we may know him who is true. And we
are in him who is true by being in his

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A — Application

P — Prayer
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006 The Confidence We Have

Week 006 Sermon Notes

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007 Notes