Kingdom Co. Church

Main Scripture:1 John 2:18-27

18Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour.19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.20But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.21I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.22Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.23No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.24Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.25And this is the promise that he made to us eternal life.26I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.27But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no liejust as it has taught you, abide in him.

Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. -1 John 2:18-19

1. Stay Alert.

The closer we get the return of Jesus the more alert we have to be.

But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. -1 John 2:20-21

2. Rely on the Holy Spirit.

The way to remain faithful in our fellowship with God and not cave to the opposition of be led astray by deception is by relying on the Holy Spirit.

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. -John 16:13

Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. -1 Corinthians 2:12-14

Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. Let what you heard from the beginningabide in you. If what you heard from the beginningabides in you, then you too willabide in the Sonandin the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us eternal life. -1 John 2:22-25 ESV

3. Hold on to Truth.

'I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no liejust as it has taught you, abide in him. And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. -1 John 2:26-29 ESV

4. Abide in Christ

Five-Day Reading Plan (Monday through Friday)

Monday: The Warning Against False Teachers

Scripture:2 Timothy 3:1-9

Focus: Paul warns about difficult times in the last days, where people will be lovers of self and deceived by false teachings.

Reflection: How can we guard our hearts against deception and stay rooted in truth?

Tuesday: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit

Scripture:John 14:25-26

Focus: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as the Helper who teaches us all things and reminds us of His Word.

Reflection: How does the Holy Spirit guide you in understanding Gods truth?

Wednesday: The Importance of Confessing Christ

Scripture:Matthew 16:13-17

Focus: Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, and Jesus affirms that this truth comes from the Father.

Reflection: Why is it crucial to recognize and confess Jesus as the Son of God?

Thursday: Abiding in Christ

Scripture:John 15:4-7

Focus: Jesus teaches about the necessity of abiding in Him, for apart from Him, we can do nothing.

Reflection: What does abiding in Christ look like in your daily life?

Friday: Confidence at Christs Coming

Scripture:Philippians 1:61 John 3:2-3

Focus: God completes the work He begins in us, and we look forward to Christs return in purity and righteousness.

Reflection: How does the promise of Christs return motivate you to live faithfully?

Main Scripture:1 John 2:15-17

15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.16For all that is in the world the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life is not from the Father but is from the world.17And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. -1 John 2:15 ESV

Love:agapa:

refers to a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love

World:kosmos:

The Greek word kosmos primarily refers to an ordered system or arrangement.

1. Whatever you love selflessly, sacrificially and unconditionally masters your life.

2. Loving the world means prioritizing what it offers over our relationship with Christ.

No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. -Matthew 6:24 ESV

Application: What do I desire the most?

You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. -James 4:4 ESV

For all that is in the world the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life is not from the Father but is from the world. -1 John 2:16 ESV

The Worlds Systems and Culture: The Enemy's Tactics and Strategy

Lust of the Flesh

Refers to the strong desires we have to satisfy our flesh and its sinful cravings.

Examples:Lust, gluttony, addiction, laziness.

Loving the world will have you longing to satisfy yourself. Loving God will have you longing to satisfy your savior.

Lust of the Eyes

Refers to Covetousness and materialism.

It is Longing for things that appear attractive but do not satisfy.

Examples:Greed, envy, pornography, obsession with appearances.

4. Loving the world will have you longing for what doesnt satisfy you. Loving God will have you content and satisfied in Him.

Pride of Life

Refers to Self-glorification, arrogance, and seeking status * Examples: Seeking validation through titles, riches, or personal accomplishments.

5. Loving the world will always have you living for your glory. Loving God will have you living for His glory.

And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. -1 John‬ 2‬:17‬ ESV‬‬

6. You can either live for something that is passing away or live for what is eternal and lasts forever.

For the present form of this world is passing away. -1 Corinthians 7:31b

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth but store up treasures in heaven. -Matthew 6:19-20

5-Day Reading Plan: (Monday-Friday)

Each passage reinforces the themes of rejecting worldly desires and pursuing Gods eternal will.

Monday:Matthew 6:19-24

Focus:The fleeting nature of worldly wealth versus eternal treasures in heaven.

Tuesday:Romans 12:1-2

Focus:The importance of renewing our minds and living differently from the world.

Wednesday:Colossians 3:1-4

Focus:Keeping our affections on Christ, not worldly distractions.

Thursday:James 4:4-10

Focus:The danger of worldliness and the call to humble ourselves before God.

Friday:2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Focus:Enduring trials with an eternal perspective, knowing worldly things are temporary.

Main Scripture:1 John 2:7-14

7Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard.8At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.9Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.10Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.11But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.12I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his names sake.13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father.14I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

1 John 2:7-8 ESVBeloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.

Loving others isnot optionalbutessentialto Christian living.

Loving others is both the foundation and the evidence of our Christian faith.

Leviticus 19:18 ESVYou shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

John 13:34-35 ESVA new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

1 John 2:9 ESVWhoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

Walking in love ensures that we do not causeothersorourselvesto stumble.

Hatred never allows you to see things clearly.

John 12:35 ESVSo Jesus said to them, The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Hatred will cause us to lose our way and lead us to spiritual confusion and disobedience.

1 John 2:12 ESVI am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his names sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Little children: A term of endearment for all believers, emphasizing forgiveness through Christ.

Fathers: Likely mature believers who have a deep, abiding knowledge of God.

Young men: Spiritually vigorous believers who actively resist evil through the Word.

READING PLAN:

Monday: The Call to Love

Reading:Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Focus: Loving God with all your heart, soul, and strength is the foundation of obedience. Reflect on how loving God shapes your ability to love others.

Application: Identify one area where you can demonstrate greater love for God today.

Tuesday: Love in Action

Reading:Luke 10:25-37(The Parable of the Good Samaritan)

Focus: Love for others transcends barriers like race, nationality, or status. True love is sacrificial and active, meeting the needs of others.

Application: Consider someone in your life who might be difficult to love. How can you show them Christ-like compassion?

Wednesday: Overcoming the Darkness

Reading:Ephesians 5:8-14

Focus: As believers, we are called to live as children of light, exposing and overcoming darkness. Living in the light produces goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Application: Reflect on any hidden darkness in your life. Confess it to God and walk in His light.

Thursday: Strength Through Gods Word

Reading:Joshua 1:7-9

Focus: Meditating on Gods Word equips us for spiritual victory and gives us courage. Gods presence ensures strength in every challenge.

Application: Memorize a verse from todays reading to remind yourself of Gods promise and presence.

Friday: Unity in Love

Reading:Colossians 3:12-17

Focus:Love binds the body of Christ together in perfect unity. Living in love includes forgiving others, being compassionate, and letting Gods peace rule in our hearts.

Application: Identify one way you can contribute to unity in your family, church, or community.

Main Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6 ESV

1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

1 John 2:1a ESVMy little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.

1. The life of a true believer must be marked by holiness.

1 John 2:1b ESVBut if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

2. Those who are true believers in Christ have an advocate in Christ.

Greek word for advocate is parakltos.

an advocate, intercessor

a consoler, comforter, helper

Paraclete

The term "parakltos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is called to aid, support, or intercede on behalf of another.

1 John 2:2 ESVHe is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

The greek word for Propitiation is hilasmos.

a propitiation (of an angry god), atoning sacrifice.

The term "hilasmos"refers to the act of appeasing or satisfying the wrath of a deity, specifically through a sacrificial offering.

4. The sacrifiice of Jesus does not universally save everyone, but makes salvation universally available and possiblefor everyone.5. That Sacrifice of Christ on the cross is sufficient to cover the sins of the world.

1 John 2:3 ESVAnd by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.6. True knowledge of God is evidenced by the way we keep his commands.

1 John 2:4 ESVWhoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,"

7. True faith in Christ isn't about the words we speakbut the life we live.

8. True faith in Christ produces a transformed lives.

1 John 2:5-6 ESVbut whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

9. Walking like Jesus is proof that we walk in Jesus.

READING PLAN:

MONDAY: Jesus, Our AdvocatePassage: Hebrews 4:14-16Theme: Jesus as our high priest and advocate before the Father.Reflection:How does Jesus role as our high priest give you confidence to approach God in prayer?

TUESDAY: Knowing God Through ObediencePassage: John 14:21-24Theme: Knowing and loving God through obedience to His commands.Reflection:What does it mean to love God according to Jesus' words? How does obedience deepen your relationship with Him?WEDNESDAY: Walking in the LightPassage: Ephesians 5:1-10Theme: Imitating Christ by walking in love and light.Reflection: What areas of your life need more alignment with walking as a child of light?THURSDAY: Loving God and OthersPassage: Matthew 22:37-40Theme: The greatest commandmentsloving God and loving others.Reflection: How are you practicing love for God and others in your daily life?FRIDAY: Abiding in ChristPassage: John 15:4-10Theme: Remaining in Christ through love and obedience, leading to a fruitful life.Reflection:How can you remain in Christ and allow His love to influence your actions?

Additional Tips:

Prayer: Begin and end each session with prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding and application of the Word.

Journaling: Record insights, key verses, and how you will apply the reading to your life.

Memorization: Consider memorizing 1 John 2:6 as a reminder to walk as Jesus did.

A Kingdom-driven life is a generous life. However, we cannot begin to talk about living generously without first examining our priorities. The bible says that where our treasure is, our hearts will also be. In this message Pastor Jose challenges us to check our hearts by examining the treasures we are pursuing.