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The Appearing

March 10, 2013 Series: Walking in the Light

Passage: 1 John 3:4–3:10

THE APPEARING

1 John 3:4-10

Pastor David Steele

 

Jesus "Appearance"

Definition:

The second member of the Trinity has always _____________________.

“Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”” (John 8:58, ESV)

The second member of the Trinity possesses all the ________________ of God.

The second member of the Trinity is __________.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1, ESV)

The second member of the Trinity was ____________ by the Father.

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,” (Galatians 4:4, ESV)

Jesus became a man and walked among us (John 1:14).

 

I. JESUS ________________________ OUR SIN (1 John 3:5)

A. A MULTI-FACETED GIFT

1. Jesus __________________________ our sins (v. 5a).

2. Jesus is uniquely ______________________ to take away our sins (v. 5b).

a. He was _______________________ (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:21-23).

b. He was our ___________________________. He __________________ where Adam disobeyed (Rom. 5:18-19).

c. He was our __________________________ (Heb. 2:16-17).

 

II. HE ______________________ THE DEVIL'S WORK (1 John 3:8).

A. TWO IMPORTANT REALITIES

1. The work of the ________________ (v. 8).

a. The devil has been sinning from the ________________________.

2. The work of ____________________ (v. 8).

a. Jesus _________________________ the works of the devil.

 

TRUTH POINT:

Jesus appeared to make carnal hearts clean by _______________________ our sins

and ______________________ the devil's work.

 

THE APPEARING

1 John 3:4-10

Discussion Questions

 

1. Did you have any heroes growing up? Do you have any heroes now? What are the qualities you look for in a hero?

2. Can you summarize the carnal heart in one word? Can you summarize the cleansed heart in one word?

3. What is the depth of our depravity from birth?

4. Where do people tend to look for relief from their sin?

5. What astonishes you about the appearance of Jesus? (See 1 Peter 1:20; 1 John 1:1-2; 1 John 3:5, 8; and 1 John 4:9).

6. Who is Jesus and why did he come?

7. How does Jesus make carnal hearts clean?

8. Why is Jesus qualified to forgive sin?

9. What is your grace story? How did Jesus make your heart clean?

10. If you still have a carnal heart, what prevents you from trust in Christ for eternal life?

11. Take some time as a group to thank God for the free gift of salvation? What are some creative ways can you share this gift of grace with someone this week?