The Real Deal Christian: 1. Rejects the claims of others that are unbiblical. This rejection means we: Acknowledge the consequence of sin. Accept the condition of sin. Admit our committing of sin. 2. Responds to all aspects of life with Christlikeness. Walking in light Continual walk Clean walk Walking with the Lord 3. Receives the cleansing for sin. This cleansing involves a: Confrontation Confession Cleansing

God is Light 1 John 1:5 This attribute is seen in the: Person of God. Light reminds us of God’s: Perfection Purity Power These attributes enable God to: Penetrate the darkness Produce life The revelation of God. God’s word: Exposes our sin Enlightens our hearts The salvation of souls. This involves a: Place Partnership Pleasure POINTS TO PONDER: This truth is important because it: Protects us from doctrinal error. Gives us the right perspective. Calls us to one priority.

God’s Power for an Eternal Harvest The Vision Missional Living: choosing to live day-by-day in light of Christ’s cross and empty tomb, and being sensitive to the moment-by-moment beck and call of the Holy Spirit of the Father…instead of the fleeting and temporal pleasures of self and sin.

True Christianity is: Experienced through the Person of Christ. This experience involves Christ’s Eternal existence Earthly appearance Revealed through the proclamation of others. John proclaims: The realness of Christ’s love. The fullness of Christ’s power. The holiness of Christ’s life. This reminds us that: We must be touched by Christ before we can testify about him. Shared through a common purpose. This purpose involves the Partnership in the Christian life Pleasure in the Christian life

The 411 on 1 John An Overview The person who wrote it. This person spoke: With great authority With great affection As an apostle The people this letter was written to. The purpose of the letter. This letter is : Polemical Pastoral The principles we are taught by this letter. Our assurance involves our: Savior Salvation Sanctification

Have You Found What You Are Looking For? Matthew 2:1-12 Part 4 If we desire to find the real meaning of Christmas we must: Revisit the details of a famous journey. This journey involved: A certain goal Two convincing guides Reflect a godly display of fervent joy. This joy: was harmonious lifted them to new heights Respond with a singular devotion and fidelity to Jesus. This devotion involved a certain: Environment Expression

Great Expectations Luke 2:15-20 Glory of God Luke 2:9-14 Go see what God has done Luke 2:15-16 Go tell it Luke 2:17-19 Glory to God Luke 2:20

What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:1-7 The Prophet Isaiah reminds us about: The only answer for our corruption. This answer involves a supernatural: Love Light Life The attributes of Christ. The names given speak of: Profound counsel Powerful character Personal comfort Peaceful countenance The advent that is yet to come. His coming demands that we: Live holy lives Let others know

Famous Last Words Acts 1:8 Two foundations for Christ’s last words. Christ’s words will shape our purpose. Historical proof of his appearances. Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Christ’s great concern is that his disciples would be witnesses. The focus is on the person and the message. God’s concern for the peoples. The church is a launching pad. Christ calls us to sadness and zeal.