WHEN THE GAVEL FALLS

1 John 2:1-2

Pastor David Steele

I. THE DIVINE ____________________________ (1 John 2:1a).

A. The Presiding Judge

1. He is the ____________________ One (Ps. 8:1).

2. He is the ____________________________ One (Isa. 57:15).

3. He is the ____________________________ One (Ps. 115:3).

4. He is the ___________________ One (1 John 1:5).

B. The Particulars of the Divine Standard

1. The call to _____________________ began in eternity past (Eph. 1:4).

2. We were called out of darkness to proclaim the _______________________ of God (1 Pet. 2:9).

3. We are called to conduct ourselves in _________________ (1 Pet. 1:14-16).

II. THE DIVINE __________________________________ (1 John 2:1b).

A. Three Marks

1. He is ____________________________.

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15, ESV)

2. He stands ___________________________________ with the Father.

3. He is our __________________________.

III. THE DIVINE ______________________________________ (1 John 1:2).

A. The Meaning of Propitiation

1. "The turning away of ______________ by an offering."

B. The Motive of Propitiation

1. To ______________ the wrath of God.

2. To ______________ the love of God.

C. The Message of Propitiation

1. Clears the path for understanding _________________.

2. Reminds me that I will never face the ______________ of God.

3. Clears the path for real life and spiritual ___________________.

4. Clears the path to _________________ God.

TRUTH POINT:

Sinners need a defense attorney who will _______________ his case and _______________________ the wrath of God.