The Book of 1 John: Abide in Christ and Do Righteousness 1 John 2:28-29 Rev. Chris Strevel
I. Confidence when Jesus Christ Returns (v. 28) A. Abide in Christ – for Now, for Later 1. To Abide – to Cling to Christ's Person 2. To Abide – to Rest upon His Finished Work 3. To Abide – to Live by Faith in Him 4. To Abide – to Obey Him as Lord and Christ B. The Joy of Seeing the Lord when He Comes C. Horrible Shame for Those who Let Go of Christ 1. Even True Faith Needs This Warning 2. Sin Should Make Us Ashamed 3. Faith and Love Inspire to Faithfulness
II. A Righteous Life Like His (v. 29) A. The New Birth – Like Begets Like B. Do Righteousness – Like Jesus our Master 1. Witness the Horror of Lawlessness 2. New Life in Christ Bear Fruit—Righteousness 3. Especially at This Moment – Psalm 119:126-7
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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.