The Gospel Compels us to not just Hear but Do the Word . . . (1:21; 2:1; 1:5, 17, 22-25; 2:8, 14-26; 3:13-18; 4:11)
I. Empowers us to Faithfully Endure Trials and Temptations! (1:2-18; 2:6-7; 5:7-20)
II. Empowers us to Reject all Forms of Partiality! (1:9-11; 2:1-13; 5:1-5; 5:1-6)
III. Empowers us to Tame the Untamable Destructive force of our Tongues! (3:1-12; 4:11-12, 13; 5:12, 19)
IV. Empowers us to Run After God and Away from the World! (1:22; 3:13-18; 4:1-12; 5:13-20)
PracticalImplications
o Have you embraced the gospel?
o How well are you doing at doing?
o Where can you see the world’s grip in heart and life?
