1 John: Love Beyond Reason We Have Overcome: 1 John 5:13-21December 29, 2013Today’s Goal: To reinforce the assurance of your future hopeAssurance of Eternal Life (11-13): App: Keep your eyes on Jesus, love one another and walk in full assurance of your eternal destinyGod Answers Prayer (14-15): Every promise has an attached condition“You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spendwhat you get on your pleasures. James 4:2b-3App: God answers prayers when we pray His heart Sin is No Longer Our Practice (16-19): An example of prayers God answers“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently but watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” Galatians 6:1App: Pray for your brother who sins“I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin." Mark 3:28-29When He comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment… John 16:8App: When it comes to our concern for others, we must trust God and seek to understand His heartApp: Find your victory over those things operating contrary to God by keeping your eyes on JesusReal Life is In Christ (20-21) App: Rest in the assurance of what Christ has done for youApp: Keep yourselves from idols“…seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?