Birthmarks of the Believer
I John
Purposes of I John
Promote Joy I John 1:4
Prevent Sin I John 2:1
Protect Saints I John 2:26
Provide Assurance I John 5:13
Birthmarks of the Believer
Birthmark of Obedience
I John 2:3-6 – We should have a desire to be obedient to God’s word
Birthmark of Love
I John 3:14-19 – We should love other Christians
Birthmark of Truth
I John 4:1-6 – The Holy Spirit will speak to us and say “It’s true, it’s true” or “that’s not right”
Birthmark of the Holy Spirit
I John 4:13 – The greatest proof that we are saved is conviction of sins
Birthmark of the Witness Within
I John 5:9-13 – He that hath the Son hath life, and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life