Sermon Outline
1John 1:1-4, 2:1, 2:12-14 When we encounter Jesus
- 1John is more like a narrative than a logical
- Who wrote 1 John?
- Why did he write it?
- Because he had experienced something profoundly personal and life transforming
- Personal Sensory experience (1Jn 1b-d, 2b, 3a)
- We versus I (1Jn 1:1-4)
- Theological reflection (1Jn 1:1a)
- How is your personal experience with Jesus?
- Because he wanted others to know about eternal life (1Jn 1:2)
- Because he wanted to have fellowship with others in Christ (1Jn 1:3b)
- Because his joy depended on it (1Jn 1:4)
- Because he wanted others to have the comfort of forgiveness (1Jn 2:1)
- Because he wanted to encourage the church (1Jn 2:12-14)
- Because he had experienced something profoundly personal and life transforming
- Conclusion
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