1 John 5:13-21

John’s purpose for writing this letter is to provide assurance that eternal life belongs to those who have believed in the Son.

Throughout this letter, John has made it abundantly clear that the only thing that makes us children of God is our faith in Jesus as the Christ. And as children of God, we have fellowship with the Father and the Son. We are doers of righteousness, keepers of the commandments, possessors of life, and have confidence before Him. And although we are hated by the world, love is our defining characteristic.

John has also made it clear that it is of the utmost importance who we listen to. The Apostles have the words of eternal life, so it is imperative that we listen to them. Where do we find those words? In the Bible. That’s why time spent in the Word every day is a must. No shortcuts.

If you haven’t trusted in Jesus yet, you can do that today. You, too, can become a child of God. It’s as simple as recognizing that you are a sinner in need of a Savior and believing that Jesus is the Savior whom God promised. He lived a perfect life, died a sacrificial death, was raised to life on the third day, conquering death so that your sins can be forgiven, that you can have eternal life, and that you can become a child of God. Then you, too, can walk in the light, having fellowship with the Father and the Son.

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This post is based on a sermon from our 1 John series, “Unshakeable.” Download the podcast at: Central Christian Church Main Service, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X or Threads: @ccclancaster. You can also download our Central Christian app in the iTunes App Store.