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KesCon23 Wk 1: How We Can Be Sure (2/5) | Sam Allberry | Because we now walk in the light | 1 John 2:3-27
Sep 15, 2023
Sam Allberry, Christian speaker and writer, discusses the tests that help Christians know they have genuine faith, including keeping God’s commands, loving his people, and recognizing his truth. The podcast explores the concept of the Antichrist, the importance of obeying God's commandments, the dangers of false teachings, and the interconnectedness of obedience, love, and belief in the Christian life.
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- Keeping God's commandments is not the way to know Jesus, but rather the result of knowing Him.
- True Christian love is distinct from the love of the world, being informed by the love of God and directed towards fellow believers.
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The Obedience Test: Keeping God's Commandments
The importance of keeping God's commandments is emphasized in this passage. John reassures believers that keeping God's commandments is not the way to know Jesus, but rather the result of knowing Jesus. It is the evidence of abiding in Him. While perfect obedience is not expected, genuine believers will desire to walk in the ways of Jesus and strive to obey His commands. The Christian life is characterized by a changing moral taste buds, where sin becomes less appealing and obedience becomes more desirable.
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