Lessons from 1st John
Message #10

March 10-11, 2007
Dr Larry Osborne

A LOOK BACK: John’s 10 Clarifying Questions

1) Basic Morality: Am I walking in the light I have? 
      _{^{1 John 1:6-7}}
2) Humility: Will I admit that I’m a sinner?
      _{^{1 John 1:8-10}}
3) Obedience: Am I obeying His commands?
      _{^{1 John 2:3-5}}
4) Love: Am I forgiving those who wrong me?
      _{^{1 John 2:9-11}}

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5) Priorities: Am I primarily pursuing eternal or earthly rewards?
      _{^{1 John 2:15-17}}
6) Perseverance: Do I stick it out or bail out?
      _{^{1 John 2:19}}
7) Jesus: Is He THE Messiah or a messiah?
      _{^{1 John 2:22-23}}
8) Sin: Am I making progress or excuses?
      _{^{1 John 3:6-10}}
9) Response: Do I respond to the Bible as God’s Word or good advice?
      _{^{1 John 4:6}}
10) Holy Spirit: Am I being changed from the inside out?
      _{^{1 John 4:13}}

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THE PASSAGE: John’s Final Thoughts & Parting Shots

 How To Pray With Confidence: _{^{(1 John 5:13-15)
      John 16:23    Matthew 6:9-13    Psalm 37:4    Matthew 26:39}}

Ask in line with God’s will.

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 When Not To Pray: _{^{(1 John 5:16-17)
       Balaam’s BIG mistake:  Numbers 22:1-24:25    Joshua 13:22  &  Revelation 2:14
       Gideon’s dumb fleece:  Judges 6:11 – 8:27}}

If God’s already spoken – don’t ask again!

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 Three Things We Need To Know: _{^{(1 John 5:18-21)
       1 John 3:1-2  &  Romans 8:17    2 Corinthians 4:3-4  &  Matthew 4:8-10
         Revelation 5:1–6:1}}

If we’re followers of Jesus –
     we’re also full-fledged children of God.

The world is currently under the control of the Enemy.

In the end – we win!