Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Evidences of Eternal Life 2 of 6
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Scripture:
Soteriology
1 John 2:3-6
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Sermon Overview
This message focuses on 1 John 2:3-6, stating that "he who says 'I know Him' and does not keep His commandments is a liar." Reidhead argues that while we are not saved by works, we are saved unto works. A true Christian finds God's commandments "not burdensome" because they have been given a new nature that loves the Law of God.
Key Principles
Proof of Relation:Evaluate your "knowing" of God by your desire and ability to keep His commands.
Experiential Union:Move past "knowing about" God into an "experiential union" that results in obedience.
Grace for Power: Use grace as the fuel to fulfill the Law, not as an excuse to disregardit.
Walk as He Walked: Set the daily conduct of Jesus as the only valid standard for your own behavior.
Christ as Source:Identify the "Spirit of Christ" within you as the actual source of your desire to obey.
Danger of Assent: Warn yourself that "agreeing with truth" is not the same as "walking in truth."
Imitation of Christ: Set your daily target to "walk as He walked," making His character your only template.
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