Far too many professing Christians drudge through life, seemingly unaware of the joyful journey it is to follow Jesus. To know Jesus is to experience rescue from an ordinary life.
1 John 1:1-4
To know Christ is to know life.
Overview
- 1 John was written by one of Jesus’ first disciples, closest friends, and earliest pastors.
- John wrote this letter due to concern over the spiritual conditions of those within the church.
- The goal of studying this book is that you are sure about Jesus and where you stand with Him.
Incarnation (1:1-2)
- The eternal Son of God actually invaded this world as a physical man to rescue us.
- Jesus was not diminished divinity or heightened humanity.
Fellowship (1:3)
- Jesus calls us to belong to somebody more than just believe in something.
- Christianity doesn’t work as an isolated faith.
Joy (1:4)
- Jesus didn’t come so we could settle for a mediocre, miserable existence.
- Truly following Jesus alongside other disciples could never be categorized as an ordinary life.
Evaluate: How much joy and purpose does Jesus honestly bring to your daily life?
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Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.