If we really love God, we will love one another (4:7, 11, 12)
If we really love God, we will obey His commandments (5:2)
Your Christian walk does not mean you must try harder (5:4-5)
Prayer (5:14-15)
Keep from habitual sin (5:18)
Sermon Talks
- What caught your attention in this week’s message? Was there something you had never heard before or something you had a question about?
- Outside of God showing you His great love through His Son, Jesus, think of a time when you were shown love in an amazing way. What happened?
- How should the fact that God first loved us (He is the initiator) affect our ability to love others?
- Why does John equate love with obedience? What is the relationship between these two principles? How would you rate yourself if you were to do a self-exam?
- Do you feel God’s commands are a burden? Why or why not? Why would someone feel that they are a burden?
- Have you ever fallen into the temptation that to grow in your Christian walk you must try harder? If so, how does that affect your faith in God?
- If someone asked you to explain eternal life, what would you say?
- What does it mean to have assurance (5:13), and why is this important?
- How is John challenging us about prayer in verses 14 and 15? Do you find yourself struggling in any of the three areas that were discussed in today’s message?
- 10. John commands us to keep from habitual sin. Does the fact that Satan is limited in hisbabilities help with that? If so, how?
Pray about it: Meditate on God’s Word (1 John 5) and this week’s message.
Adoration: What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?
Confession: What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?
Thanksgiving: What can I thank God for in light of what he has done?
Supplication: What do I need to ask of God in order to grow in light of this?