WHOEVER HAS THE SON HAS LIFE (1 John 5:1-12)

14 Dec WHOEVER HAS THE SON HAS LIFE (1 John 5:1-12)

1. In Christ we have:

a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate

b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence

c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance

d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth

e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection

f) The Transfer from DEATH to LIFE – abundance for now and eternal for ever!

2. Whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life

You may own a house or land, a car, have plenty of money, even be famous or a star but without the Son of God you do not have life

3. How do I get this Life?

a) Believe that Jesus is the Christ to be born of God (5:1)

b) Believe that Jesus is the Son of God to overcome the

world (5:5)

c) Believe in the Son of God to receive eternal life (5:10-11)

4. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Saviour of the world:

a) He makes you a free offer

b) Accept that offer today

c) Trust him to do what he says he will do for you – Receive Life!