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1 John 1:5:16-21 - Apostasy and Assurance
Sermon Discussion Questions
1) John tells us our prayers for brothers/sisters who are caught in a sin “not leading to death” will be answered, granting life to those for whom we intercede (5:16-17; compare James 5:15-16, 19- 20). How does this encourage you in your intercessory prayers for others?
2) John says not all sin leads to death (5:17). But aren’t the wages of all sin death (Romans 6:23; James 1:15)? What do you understand by John’s phrase “sin leading to death”?
3) We’re told that the Son of God protects us from the evil one, who seduces the whole world (5:18-19). Jesus does this in part by revealing the true God to us (5:20). Yet at the same time we’re told to “guard” ourselves from idols/false images of God (5:21). How does trusting that Jesus shows us the truth and will protect us from Satan’s power lead us to take action now - repenting of and fleeing idolatry? What idols do you need to guard against?
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By Riverside Community ChurchSermon Discussion Questions
1) John tells us our prayers for brothers/sisters who are caught in a sin “not leading to death” will be answered, granting life to those for whom we intercede (5:16-17; compare James 5:15-16, 19- 20). How does this encourage you in your intercessory prayers for others?
2) John says not all sin leads to death (5:17). But aren’t the wages of all sin death (Romans 6:23; James 1:15)? What do you understand by John’s phrase “sin leading to death”?
3) We’re told that the Son of God protects us from the evil one, who seduces the whole world (5:18-19). Jesus does this in part by revealing the true God to us (5:20). Yet at the same time we’re told to “guard” ourselves from idols/false images of God (5:21). How does trusting that Jesus shows us the truth and will protect us from Satan’s power lead us to take action now - repenting of and fleeing idolatry? What idols do you need to guard against?