A Study of 1, 2 & 3 John

Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Will Be at War with Sin

October 31, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 3:4–10

The passage emphasizes that true believers resist sin, strive for holiness, and grow in Christliness while recognizing the clear distinction between good and evil.

Class in 1 John: The Beatific Vision – Seeing Jesus as He Really is

October 10, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 3:1–3

Seeing Jesus coming in the clouds with power and blinding glory will utterly transform us. From that moment on, none of the redeemed of Christ will ever sin again.

Class in 1 John: True Children of God Purify Themselves from All Sin

September 26, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 3:1–10

John instructs the believers to behold Christ and be ever more transformed into his likeness. He says you will be recognized by the fruit of your life, for good or ill.

Class in 1 John: The Dividing Line of the Incarnation

September 19, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:18—3:3

False prophets under Satan’s evil sway deny the incarnation of the Christ. The Holy Spirit protects Christians by testifying Jesus is the Son of God in the flesh.

Class in 1 John: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit

September 12, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:18–29

This Bible study unpacks the anointing of the Holy Spirit. At salvation the Spirit indwells believers, teaching them the deity and truthfulness of Jesus Christ.

Class in 1 John: True Christians Persevere in the Gospel

September 5, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:18–29

John warns of antichrists coming in the “last hour” who will deny Jesus is God’s Son. The Holy Spirit anoints believers so they can recognize the true gospel.

Class in 1 John: Antichrists and the Antichrist

August 29, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:18–29

Andy and the men discuss John’s warnings about false teachers and the final Antichrist. They also examine God’s view of time and how true Christians endure until the end.

Class in 1 John: Who Will Abide Forever?

August 22, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:16–29

John encourages Christians to resist the sin of pride by living for eternity, not this temporary earth. He begins describing the end of the world.

Class in 1 John: Living for God in an Evil Age

August 15, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:15–17

John teaches Christians to defeat the deadly allure of materialism by being rich towards God and making sure he is your first love.

Class in 1 John: Do Not Love the World

August 8, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:15–17

The battle joined in Eden rages on as deceitful worldliness still allures people with lust and the pride of life. Learn how Christians resist by loving God instead.

Class in 1 John: John Writes to Children, Young Men and Fathers

August 1, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:12–17

A healthy church is intentionally multigenerational, recognizing the promise of children, the strength and courage of youth, and the wisdom of fathers.

Class in 1 John: Every Moment Should Be a Matter of Obedience

July 11, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:1–14

Obedience to God does not lead to justification, but obedience as a pattern of life provides evidence of being born again and knowing the Lord.

Class in 1 John: Obedience Increases Assurance

June 20, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:1–14

John encourages sanctification by growing in obedience to God's commands by God's power. Reading the Bible and doing what it says also increases one's assurance of faith.

Class in 1 John 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love

June 13, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 2:1–14

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God’s commands as especially displayed in their love for one another.

Class in 1 John: God's Nature and Human Sin

June 6, 2024 • Andy Davis • 1 John 1:5–10, 1 John 2:1–2

John reminds Christians to walk in the light of Christ, confessing their sins to Jesus, our heavenly Advocate.

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