Justification removes the penalty of sin
Places us in right standing with God

Sanctification removes the power of sin
Progressive Holiness in His Spirit

Glorification removes us from the presence of sin
Becoming like Him, now and forever

Overview of the Chapters of I John
Intimacy

Chapter 1 - Fellowship

Chapter 2 - Accountability

Chapter 3 - Identity (Our Position in Christ)

Chapter 4 - Confession

Chapter 5 - Certainty

I. REALIZATION OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY 5:16-17
A. Confession by the Discerning Believer v.16
1. Accountability of the believer committing sins
a. Accountable for their behavior
b. Accountable for their words
2. Action of the believer committing sins
B. Chastisement to the Unrepentant Believer v.16-17
1. Accountability of the Unrepentant
a. Judgment of sin which becomes habitual and practiced by the unrepentant believer
b. Judgment of sin so that the sin will not grow and the cause of Christ will not be damaged
2. Accountability of the Reprobate

II. RELATIONSHIP OF A MEANINGFUL LIFE 5:18-19
A. Ways of God
1. Plan of God
2. Procedure of God
B. Ways of the World
1. Plan of the enemy
2. Procedure of the enemy

III. RESTITUTION OF AN HONORABLE SERVANT
A. Restored Fellowship with God
B. Restored Worship to God
C. Restored Relationship with Others
D. Restored Service to Others

IV. REVELATION OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS 5:20
A. Spirit of Oneness
B. Spirit of Discernment
C. Spirit of Truth

V. REFLECTION OF THE CHILD OF GOD 5:21
A. Remember What You Know and Who You Are
B. Reject What is Wrong and Who You Are Not
C. Receive What is Pure and Who is Your Source