Introduction: 1 John 3:21-24 shows how true obedience to God happens through love, bringing assurance.
1. God affirms our hearts, allowing us to live confidently when we obey him (1 John 3:21).
A. Obedience results from a heart aligned with God's spirit of love and truth.
B. Confidence before God is grounded in the assurance of his abiding presence.
2. Obedience is evidence of our abiding relationship with God, demonstrated through love (1 John 3:22).
A. When we follow his commandments, we express our commitment to his will.
B. Love compels us to actively seek and do what pleases God.
3. Abiding in God and loving others assures us we belong to him (1 John 3:23-24).
A. The commandment to believe in Jesus binds us in unity with God and others.
B. Obedience is fruit borne from a rich relationship with Jesus, reaching out in active love.
Conclusion: Abiding in God through obedience assures believers of salvation and empowers them to live courageously. As we love one another, we witness to the truth of God’s love, becoming bold ambassadors for Christ in our daily lives.
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