The Book of 1 John: The Believer's Three Certainties 1 John 5:18-21 Rev. Chris Strevel
I. Jesus Christ Guards Us (v. 18) A. We are born of God and delivered from sin's dominion. B. We are kept by Jesus Christ from the devil's clutches. C. Stay Near to Jesus Christ, and He Will Protect You
II. Our Father Embraces and Delivers Us (v. 19) A. We are God's children, begotten by him, bound to him. B. The whole world is in Satan's grip (2 Cor. 4:4; 2 Tim. 2:26). C. Salvation by God's Sovereign Grace Alone
III. The Son of God is the True God and Eternal Life (v. 20) A. He gives us understanding: to know him and be in him. B. He is the Son of God, the Christ of God, and the Life. C. Keep Yourselves from Idols 1. False Christ's and Gospels Will Kill You: Original Sin 2. Hold Fast to Christ/Truth (Col. 2:19; Heb. 4:14; 10:23) 3. Idols to Be Destroyed (Zech. 13:2; 2 Cor. 6:16; Rev. 9:20-1)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.