GracePoint Church
At the beginning of 1 John chapter 5, John comes back to one of the letter’s major themes – the necessity of believing in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we explore the connection between our faith in Jesus and the lasting joy that John talked about in the letter’s introduction.
1 John 5:1-5 ESV
Sermon Outline & Notes
Believing in Jesus leads to Lasting Joy.
1. The Joy of New Birth
2. The Joy of Love
3. The Joy of Obedience
4. The Joy of Victory
The Progression of the Effects of Our Faith:
>> Those who Believe in Jesus are Born of God (1a)
>> Those who are Born of God Love God & His Children (1b)
>> Those who Love God & His Children Obey God’s Commandments (2-3)
>> Those who Obey God’s Commandments Overcome the World (4)
>> Those who Overcome the World are the Ones who Believe in Jesus (5)