God In You (1 John 2:26-27)

Series: 1 John: That You May Know

Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone

Key Points:

• The Ever-Present Threat of Deception: Satan actively seeks to deceive believers through false teachers and distorted truths about Jesus, a threat present since the early church.
• God's Perfect Protection: The Holy Spirit: For genuine believers, the Holy Spirit is God's designed safeguard, dwelling within them to sustain and protect them from deception.
• The Holy Spirit's Work: The Spirit indwells (lives within), instructs (teaches truth), and illuminates (brings understanding of the Bible) to believers.
• Spiritual Discernment: The Holy Spirit imparts the ability to discern truth from lies, protecting believers from false teachings and sinful temptations.
• Equipped to Abide in Jesus: Jesus empowers believers to "abide" (remain steadfast) in Him through the Holy Spirit, ensuring their perseverance in faith despite external pressures.

Reflect & Discuss:

• How does the realization that Satan is actively trying to deceive God's people impact your approach to seeking truth and spiritual growth?
• In what ways have you personally experienced the Holy Spirit's indwelling, instruction, or illumination in your life?
• How can you actively cultivate a deeper reliance on the Holy Spirit for discernment in your daily life?
• Considering the concept of "abiding in Jesus," what practical steps can you take to deepen your connection with Christ this week?
• How does the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, as explained in the sermon, bring you comfort or challenge in your faith?

Scripture:

• 1 John 2:18-27
• Matthew 24:36-44
• 2 Timothy 3:1-5
• 2 Peter 3:3-9
• John 14:16-17, 26
• John 16:12-14
• 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
• 1 Corinthians 6:19
• 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
• Ephesians 1:13-14
• John 8:44
• 1 Timothy 4:1
• John 10:27-29
• Ephesians 4:11-12
• Hebrews 10:25
• Matthew 7:21-23
• Romans 10:9-10
• Proverbs 13:20

Keywords:

Holy Spirit, Abide, Discernment, Deception, False Teachers, Antichrist, Spiritual Protection, Indwelling, Instruction, Illumination, Perseverance of the Saints, Last Hour, Jesus, Truth, Faith.