Authentic Christianity an Exposition of 1 John BLESSED

Authentic Christianity; an Exposition of 1 John BLESSED ASSURANCE Part 2 Assurance of Salvation 1 John 5: 11 -15 Pew Bible p. 1210

1 John 3: 18 NCV My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.

Truth to Take with You God wants His children to be confident in their relationship with Him. God wants His children to know that they are saved. God wants His children to know that He hears and answers when they pray.

John 5: 14 a NASB This is the confidence which we have before Him…

John 1: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Hebrews 4: 16 KJV Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace…

1 John 2: 1 -2 …we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense —Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins…

Romans 8: 34 Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.

Hebrews 4: 14 …we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God…

1 John 4: 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…

Matthew 7: 7 -8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

1 Timothy 2: 1 …that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men.

Philippians 4: 6 …in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 21: 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

John 14: 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

Critical Qualifications • …if we ask anything according to His will… 1 John 5: 14 • You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14: 14 • If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15: 7

Truth to Take with You God wants His children to know that He hears and answers when they pray.

Challenge • Pray more. • Pray with greater confidence. • Along with other believers, experience the joy of fellowship with God in prayer.