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Remain in the Teaching of Christ
The greatest danger to the church is not always persecution from outside but deception from within. John warns that those who run ahead without Christ’s teaching lose everything, but those who remain in Him have both the Father and the Son. Scripture“Anyone who wanders away from this teaching has no…
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Walking in the Truth
The Christian life is not measured by words alone but by walking in the truth. John writes with joy as he hears of believers living faithfully, reminding us that truth and love always go hand in hand. Scripture“How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them…
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Confidence in Prayer and Protection
John closes his letter by assuring believers that eternal life in Christ brings confidence—not only in salvation but also in prayer and in God’s protection from evil. Scripture“And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us…
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Faith in the Son of God
The heart of the Christian life is believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. From this faith flows love for God, love for His children, and the power to overcome the world. Scripture“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And…
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Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
Fear often grips our hearts when we forget who God is and what He has done for us. But John reminds us that God’s love, made perfect in Christ, drives out fear and gives us confidence in His presence. Scripture“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.…
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Session 23: Living Out the Goodness of God
We’ve finally arrived at our last session of our Church Goals series. Last week, we discussed the importance of kindness and how it reflects Christ’s love in our interactions with others. Today, we will focus on the theme of goodness—understanding what it means to live out the goodness of God…
Moe Bergeron 