This Sunday we wrap up our series in first John looking at the end of chapter 5, verses 18-21.  In this passage John shifts gears from the previous verses – going from the terrible problem of sin to – in this conclusion – building up believers, reminding them of things that they [probably] already know.  Three times “we know” and a 4^th time, a slightly different Greek word meaning “we’ve come to know.” We’ve come to know, who? “Him that is true” which he says the word “true” 3 times in verse 20.

So in this second message, John says because of all this, we know that the Son has come, that is Jesus.  He is the truth and has come into this world to reprove mankind and offer them salvation from their sin.  This is the one true God, creator whom every person will answer to someday.  And because we know Him we will, verse 21 “keep ourselves from idols.”  Because God expects exclusive worship John warns about allowing anything to come between us and God.  More on this Sunday morning…    

See you Sunday,

Pastor Weaver