Life in the Light (1 John 1:1–10)
Phil Gons · February 9, 2020 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 56m
From 1 John
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For families
Ages Teens
This is a careful, scholarly introduction to 1 John that takes seriously both the historical context (the false teachers John was opposing) and the pastoral heart of the letter. The preacher helps listeners understand why John wrote what he wrote, which makes the difficult passages make sense. Teens ready for some doctrinal depth will find this stabilizing rather than confusing.
Worth knowing: The sermon discusses false teachers and heretical ideas about Jesus’ humanity in some detail, but treats them as historical problems rather than current threats.
Character of GodHoliness & obedienceGospel
Talk about it together (4 questions)
- The preacher says John wrote this letter to help Christians feel confident they truly know Jesus and have eternal life. Why do you think people doubt whether they’re really Christians, and how does confession of sin (admitting it to God) help with that?
- John says ‘God is light’ and talks about ‘walking in the light.’ What do you think it means to walk in God’s light in your daily life—at school, at home, with friends?
- The preacher explains that the false teachers denied Jesus came in real human flesh. Why would it matter whether Jesus was truly human, not just a spirit? What difference does it make to you?
- The sermon mentions that ‘doctrinal deviation and moral downfall are inextricably linked’—meaning wrong beliefs lead to wrong living. Can you think of an example of how what you believe about God actually changes how you act?
Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com