Jason Lefler teaches from 1 John 2:15-17. John, the last surviving apostle, was living in Ephesus and confronting a rising plague of gnosticism that was creeping into the church. He wrote this letter to affirm that God can be truly known and that His salvation is certain for the genuine believer.
- Do not love the world (v15)
- What does God mean by world?
- 1. World of sin
- 2. World of darkness
- It is not from the Father (v16)
- Where does this "world of darkness" come from?
- What does God want us to love?
- 1. Love God
- 2. Love His people
- This world is passing away (v17)
- Message to the non-believer
- 1. Repent and believe
- 2. Seek after Christ
- Message to the believer
- 1. Renew your affections for Christ
- 2. See sin for what it is death
- 3. The Father's love for you can be known and is the same now as it will be in heaven
