God is light and there is no darkness in Him. The same can not be said for us. Darkness (sin) touches everything we do so we need Jesus’ salvation. You answers to these questions will help you be sure that you are saved: Do you believe what God (via the Bible) says about Jesus? Are you being transformed (giving up sin)? Are you keeping a short account of your sins with God?

If you are born-again, you have a fellowship (that is, partnership) with God. John wrote a letter to correct errors in the early church, with the result that we can begin to understand what it truly means to be saved.

Outline—1 John 5:6–13

1. Proof by the Son (vv. 6–8)
2. Proof by the Father (v. 9)
3. Proof by the believer (vv. 10–12)
4. Proof by promise (v. 13)

Take Home Points

• Faith finds its assurance in the quality of the object of faith (Jesus).
• It is not “Have you believed,” but “Are you believing?”.

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Outline—1 John 5:1–5

1. Love revealed by saving faith (v. 1)
2. Love revealed in obedience (vv. 2–3)
3. Love revealed in overcoming faith (vv. 4–5)

How to know if you are saved (from the Wilmington Study Bible)

• Do you live your live in light of the rapture?
• Do you continually dwell in sin?
• Do you desire to help your brother?
• Do you really love your brother?
• Do you really love God?
• Do you enjoy rapport with other believers?
• Are you plagued with constant fear?
• Are you able to overcome the world?
• Can you recognize false doctrine?
• Are you straight on the deity of Christ?

Take Home Points

• Are you setting you affection on things above?
• Salvation is an overwhelming victory!.

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Outline—1 John 4:7–20

• Love defined (vv. 7, 8)
• Love displayed (vv. 9–11)
• Love has a design (v. 12)
• Love is declared (v. 13–16)
• Love delights God (vv. 17–20)

Take Home Points

• God has promised us; we are to love others in the same way.
• As we display real love to one another, God’s love is revealed to the world.
• What do people know about God by watching you?
• God’s love is a straight line, never wavering; if His love seems to change it is because in we wander off the path, in and out of his love.

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This subject will be continued next week. Here are the passages that are covered in this message:

• 2 Peter 1:5–11
• 1 John 4
• John 21:15
• Deuteronomy 7:6–8

Take Home Points

• The Biblical meaning of love is complex; it isn’t what you see in the movies.
• Agape love is a covenental relationship.
• Love is a decision of commitment that informs the emotions.
• God loves you because He chose to love you.
• Being loved by God enables us to love others.
• The greater you love, the greater love will be!

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