2. Two Perspectives 1 John 3:1-10

3. Review – The Tests They walk in darkness (1:6) They deny sin in their life (1:8,10) They disobey the commands of Christ (2:4) They lack any sign of love for others (2:9,11) They depart from the fellowship of believers (2:19) They deny that Jesus is the Christ (2:22)

4. Review – Morals Division 1.Abiding in Christ (2:28-2:29) 2.Obedience, Sin & Righteousness (3:1- 10) 3.Real Love (3:11-24)

5. A Purifying Perspective Verses 1-3 – “This Hope”

6. A. The Wonder of Adoption “Behold” - stop and look at this! “Manner of love” - something out of this world

7. B.The Grace of Our Adoption Jesus came to reconcile By putting His Spirit in us we became adopted We retained the nature of our physical parents

8. C.The Impact of Our Adoption Our relationship with the world terminated Our future is wrapped up in Christ Like a child that wants to be grown-up we want to be just like Jesus

9. A Problem Perspective Verses 4-10 – “Let No Man Deceive You”

10. A.The Problem: Agnostic Teaching Dualism – A false separation between physical and spiritual Modern “Christianity” abuses “liberty” Sloppy evangelism makes false converts

11. B.Paul’s Theological Response We are dead to sin through Christ We serve God fully in our mind but our flesh leans to sin

12. C.John’s Two-Fold Response 1.Christ Took Away Sin (4-6) 2.Children of God Can’t Sin (7-10)