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Advancing in the Midst of Adversity # 7
1 John 2: 24-29
Take a moment to consider the great challenges John spoke of in our last study.
He warned the spirit of antichrist was already among us, seeking to undermine the church and hinder her ministry.
He reminded us that we are living in the last time, a time where society and humanity are not receptive to the Lord or supportive of the church.
These last days in which we live can be a daunting hour.
We face increased opposition from the adversary through the world around us.
The influence of the church has all but disappeared.
Skeptics and critics abound.
If we approach our daily Christian life solely within our own strength and ability, It can be a very overwhelming if not impossible task.
John knew that, and he understood many would be tempted to drop out of the race or abandon the fight.
He knew we all face a difficult struggles, but he was confident of our ability to overcome as well.
He knew the Lord was greater than any opposition they faced and that the Lord was more than able to equip us to endure.
He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or think.
Hindrances will remain, people will no longer continue with us, but we do not have to give in to defeat.
We are more than conquerors through Christ.
Knowing we are enabled of the Lord, let’s consider the attributes we are to possess in Him as we think on: Advancing in the Midst of Adversity.
I.
The Steadfastness of
the Believer (24-25)
Many had dropped out, abandoning their faith, refusing to remain committed unto the Lord.
(v19)
John knew if his readers were to advance for the Lord, they and we must remain in the fight.
This isn’t easy, but it is certainly possible.
Consider:
A. The Command (v.24a)
– Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning.
Keep in mind the context of John’s exhortation.
Many appeared to be in Christ, but abandoned the church and denied the faith.
v19
They never experienced salvation in the Lord; there was never a genuine relationship.
now John is not saying that our salvation is dependent on us, he is telling his readers and us that if we have received the gift of salvation, don’t forget that.
Don’t let the world tell you any different.
We The believer….
We have received the truth through salvation in Jesus Christ
At that moment we were indwelt with the Spirit.
we have the power of God dwelling inside of us.
We may grow weary, but we should have no desire to abandon the church body.
In times of weakness and despair, we are to lay hold on the truth of the gospel.
It is to dwell in us, abiding in our being.
John declares that the truth has not and will not change.
The same promises they received at salvation, we receive and they remain today.
When we are tempted to abandon the race, lay hold on the truth that is found in Christ!
B. The Commitment (v.24b)
– If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
As long as we maintain truth, holding onto the work of Christ in us, we can remain committed to the Lord.
In fact, our commitment will come as a byproduct of continual fellowship with Christ.
As long as we remain in the truth, seeking the will and ways of God above the desires of the flesh and cares of the world, we will continue in Christ!
This should come as no surprise that Many wander from the Lord when they lose the awe and wonder of their salvation.
As long as we remain close to the Lord, maintaining an intimate relationship with Him, we will desire to serve Him.
Our focus will be on the Lord rather than the hindrances of life.
Our commitment hinges upon the quality of our relationship!
If the quality of my relationship with my wife was one of selfishness, and disrespect, how long would it be before my commitment would cease to exsist?
If your relationship with God is one of disrespect and selfishness, if it is all about you.
Your commitment wont last.
C. The Comfort (v.25)
– And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
Is it any wonder the world behaves as it does?
Always grasping at straws, jumping from one doctrine or philosophy to another.
They are searching for something to bring peace, something to provide answers to the questions of life.
The believer does not have to live that way.
We do not have to worry about the difficulties we endure or the obstacles we face.
Life will have its share of burdens, but we have the promise of eternal life in Christ our Lord.
That ought to encourage and embolden us in the face of any difficulty or trial.
We have no way of knowing what we will be called upon to endure.
We have no way of knowing where the path of life will lead, but we do know how it will ultimately end.
We are secure in Christ.
The body we inhabit is just a tabernacle of flesh.
It will one day be folded and laid aside.
We will enter the presence of Christ our Lord and spend eternity with Him.
In light of that, what could we possibly face that has the power or ability to defeat us?
Jesus tells us that there is only One that we need to fear.
Don’t fear The world that can only kill this mortal flesh.
The stedfastness of the believer
II.
The Strength of The Believer (26-27)
– Now John speaks of the strength we possess through the Lord.
If we are to endure in this last time, strength will be necessary.
Strength is available in:
A. Our Awareness (26)
– These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
John sought to share as much about the tactics of the enemy and what believers can expect to encounter as he could.
He wanted the church to be aware of the struggles present, being prepared to meet those struggles, instead of fleeing in fear and defeat.
Biblical knowledge and godly wisdom serve us well.
Jesus says in Matt.22:29
Solomon writes in…
Having an awareness of the things going on around us, is wise.
We should not be like an ostrich sticking our head in the sand.
We should be wise as a serpent but harmless as a dove.
Always be aware of your surroundings.
Much has changed since John penned this epistle and yet much remains the same.
The struggles remain in much the same way as previous generations.
The enemy has always attacted believers, his tactics have just changed.
Godly parents use to be able to easily keep him out of the home, now it takes due diligance and always monitoring what your kids are watching.
He has found new ways to infiltrate the church.
False teachers have always been around.
but now Satan uses music to get in and destroy a church.
You let the worlds beat come in here and it would be long this, preacher, this bible, those hymn books and all solid doctrine is out the door.
We still remain in the last time.
If we are to overcome, we need to know what the Bible teaches about this hour and about what he will try and do to the church in these last days
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