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What and Why

I John 1:1-4

I) The Encounter of a Disciple v.1-2

                     (Heard – Seen – Handled)

Acts 4:13

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

A.The Message they Encountered “Heard”

1. Message of Holiness

I John 1:5

5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

2. Message of Hope

I John 1:9

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

B. The Work they Encountered “Seen”

C.The Assurance they Encountered “Handled”

Luke 24:36-40

36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

II) The Exercise of a Disciple v.3

                                 (Declare)

Declare – inform, tell, report, proclaim

Acts 1:8

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 4:20

20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

Acts 8:4

4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

III) The Expectation of a Disciple v.3

                                 (Fellowship)

Fellowship – (koinōnia) fellowship, communion, sharing, participation. A term that conveys a sense of commonality, solidarity, and shared responsibility among households or individuals.

Acts 2:41-47

41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

A.Gathering Together

B. Learning Together

C.Eating Together

D.Caring Together

Hebrews 10:24-25

24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Consider – be concerned about, think about

Exhorting – Encourage, console, urge

IV) The Experience of a Disciple v.4

Bearing Fruit

John 15:11

11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Asking in Prayer

John 16:24

24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Fellowshipping with other Believers

I John 1:3-4

3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

What does it mean to declare the message of Christ as mentioned in the sermon?