1 John 5:13
John 20:31

Why is the message of assurance so important?

• It extinguishes the fear of eternity apart from God.
• It activates a lifestyle of devotion to God.
• It stimulates spiritual growth.

Four major themes in 1 John:

• Fellowship with God

1 John 1:3-4

• Devoted Obedience

1 John 2:1 & 6

• Loving Others

1 John 2:7-11

• Discerning Truth

1 John 2:20, 26-27

Tests of Faith:

• Do you desire to keep his commandments?

1 John 2:3-6

• Do you prefer the things of God to the things of this world?

1 John 2:15-16

• Do you love fellow Christians?

1 John 3:14-15
2 Peter 1:3-11

Abiding is a posture of dependence on Jesus.

John 8:2-12