1 John
Below are recorded lessons of a previous Bible study Pastor Freddy Cortez has taught National Capital Bible Church.
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1 John
1 John 15 - January 29, 2025
Importance of abiding (1 Jn 2:14; Jn 15:5-7). Believers’ victory over evil is secure and ongoing (1 Jn 5:4-5), but we are called to oppose the cosmic system (1 Jn 2:15; Ps 1).
1 John 14 - January 22, 2025
(1 Jn 2:11-13)
1 John 13 - January 15, 2025
Loving vs. hating your brother; abiding in light vs. walking in darkness (1 Jn 2:9-11; Gal 6:10).
1 John 12 - January 8, 2025
Walk in the light in the fellowship of his Word. Darkness is sin, ignorance, separation from God’s truth. Darkness is will pass away, as God’s enduring truth advances. (1 Jn2:7-9)
1 John 11 - December 18, 2024
Imitating Christ is both a moral obligation and a privilege (1 Jn 2:6). This Christian walk produces stability (Ps 1:1-3). Old vs. new commandment (1 Jn 2:7).
1 John 10 - December 11, 2024
Discrepancy between claim and action (1 John 2:4). Regularly examine your actions to ensure they match your profession of faith. Obedience is blessed (v. 5, Ps. 119:1-3).
1 John 9 - December 4, 2024
Definition of propitiation; points from a free grace perspective; keeping God’s commandments (1 Jn 2:2-3; Ps 103:11-12). Everyone isn’t saved, but Jesus paid for the sins of all.
1 John 8 - November 13, 2024
Recovering from sin (1 Jn 2:1). We should have confidence to approach God despite our failures (Ps 103:12-14).
1 John 7 - November 6, 2024
The severity of denying our sin (1 Jn 1:10). Consistency in the Word and self-examination allows us to show ourselves approved (2 Tim 2:15; Rom 12:2).
1 John 6 - October 30, 2024
Contrasting reasons 1 John 1:9 is about fellowship rather than justification (Rom 6:6; Jn 13). Confession contradicts grace.
1 John 5 - October 16, 2024
Is it possible to stop sinning (1 Jn 1:8; Rom 7:25)? Doctrine of sin/hamartiology, positional and experiential truth. We can’t become sinless but we can sin less (Rom 5:6).
1 John 4 - October 9, 2024
Walking in light, continuous cleansing, positional sanctification (1 John 1:7; Prov 3:5-6). If God’s in the light, we should be in the light, so we can have fellowship with Him.
1 John 3 - October 2, 2024
Holiness and Sanctification. Sin, deception, and moral responsibility (1 John 1:5-6). Believers have a moral responsibility to align their lives with divine truth.
1 John 2 - September 18, 2024
Doctrine of incarnation, eternal life, Trinity, fellowship, joy (1 Jn 1:1-4). Jesus is eternal life, which He brought to us (Jn 10:10).
1 John 1 - September 11, 2024
Introduction: authorship, date/location, audience, historical context (Gnosticism), purpose and theme, Biblical perspective. Outline.