God is Light, Love, Life: 1 John
Classes
Class 1: God is Light
The class explores the theme of God being light, love, and life as presented in 1 John, emphasizing the importance of believers reflecting Christ's life and character. It discusses the eternal life promised through Jesus and the necessity of confessing and overcoming sin to maintain fellowship with God.
Class 2: A New Commandment
The class covers the themes of sin, human nature, and the atonement in 1 John, emphasizing the need to confess sin and trust in God's forgiveness. It also discusses the new commandment of loving one's brother as Christ loved, and the importance of resisting the world's influence.
Class 3: We shall be like Him
The class discusses 1 John 2:18-3:9, focusing on the themes of Antichrist, the importance of faith in Jesus Christ, and the process of becoming holy through perseverance and overcoming sin. It emphasizes the need for believers to practice righteousness and maintain a pure heart.
Class 4: God is Love
The class covers 1 John, emphasizing the necessity of abiding in Christ to overcome sin and manifest God's love. It discusses the importance of righteousness, the struggle against sin, and the command to love one another as a reflection of God's nature.
Class 5: Born of God
The class explores 1 John 4, emphasizing the importance of loving one another as evidence of God's presence within believers. It highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in developing a likeness of Christ and the necessity of living by faith to overcome the world.