Greg Laurie: A New Beginning This Is How You Know | Sunday Message (with Jonathan Laurie)
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Jun 15, 2025 Dive into a conversation about the assurance of eternal life and the traits of true believers: faith, love, and obedience. The speaker shares a humorous yet profound story about losing a pet lizard, illustrating the power of prayer in our everyday struggles. Discover the importance of aligning your desires with God's will and recognizing modern distractions that can become idols. Ultimately, there's a call to embrace faith in Jesus as the true source of hope, encouraging a transformative journey away from distractions.
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Assurance Through John's Letter
- John wrote 1 John so believers could know they have eternal life and how to access it.
- He compares salvation to instructions that open a safe full of treasure.
Overcoming Is the Believer's Identity
- Being a true believer means becoming an overcomer (Greek: nikao) who experiences victory over sin.
- Victory is shown by actions, not arrogance or feelings, and comes through Christ's love.
Live Faith, Love, And Obedience
- Anchor your faith in Jesus' person: believe He is the Christ and Son of God.
- Love other believers and obey God's commandments as evidence of a changed heart.
