LEARNING TO LIVE LIKE A CHILD

1 John 2:28 – 3:3

Pastor David Steele

I. WE ______________________ IN THE FAITH (1 John 2:28-29).

A. IT INVOLVES STEADFAST ALLEGIENCE TO CHRIST

1. The __________________________ to live like Jesus.

2. The __________________________ of continuing in the faith.

3. The ___________________________ of continuing in the faith.

II. WE _____________________________ OUR SONSHIP (1 John 3:1-2).

A. THE WONDER OF SONSHIP

1. We are ___________________ at God's love.

2. We _______________________ what we shall be.

3. We __________________________ what we shall see.

III. WE _____________________ TO LIVING A CLEAN LIFE

A. THE CHALLENGE OF HOLINESS

1. The ________________ for living a pure life.

2. The _________________ for living a pure life.

TRUTH POINT:

We must _______________________ in the faith,

_________________________ our sonship, and

_________________________ to living a clean life.

LEARNING TO LIVE LIKE A CHILD

1 John 2:28 – 3:3

Discussion Questions

1. How should children of God live in light of Christ's return?

2. What does it mean to continue in the faith? What are some of the barriers to continuing in the faith?

3. Can you think of any examples of people in church history who continued in the faith? Any personal examples you can think of?

4. How will you continue in the faith this week?

5. Take some time to contemplate the benefits of sonship. What is sonship? What benefits do you currently enjoy because of your status as a son? What are some of the future benefits of sonship?

6. Why is the reality of sonship such a precious reality for anyone who has been mistreated, neglected or abused?

7. Have you made a commitment to live a clean life? What is your motivation for holy living? What are some practical steps you can take this week that will push you in the direction of holiness?

8. Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3, ESV). How you learned to live like a child? What changes need to take place?