Grow as You Go
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12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. 14 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
In our zeal to remind others and ourselves that it’s possible to fall from grace, we have sometimes sown seeds of doubt about our spiritual standing. Too many people in the body of Christ, the church of Christ are living scared—wondering if they are truly saved. And if they believe they’re saved, they’re afraid to say so. Not only is it sad to doubt one’s salvation, quite frankly it’s also unbiblical.
SUBJECT: GROW AS YOU GO.
We are reminded in this letter that forgiveness is directly associated with the self-offering of Jesus on behalf of the world’s sin, and also with his intercessory work for the sinner (1:7; 2:1–2). In saying now that his “children” have been forgiven, John both recalls his earlier teaching and also anticipates two further occasions when he will mention the name of Christ as the object of faith (see 3:23; 5:13).
The tense of ἀφέωνται (“have been forgiven”) is perfect, indicating primarily the initial experience of forgiveness into which John’s readers would have entered at their conversion; while at 1:9 the present tense, ἀφῇ (“he will forgive”), suggests the continual forgiveness which the Christian needs and (on the grounds of human penitence and divine mercy) may receive. But the two thoughts are, of course, complementary.
In our zeal to remind others and ourselves that it’s possible to fall from grace, we have sometimes sown seeds of doubt about our spiritual standing. Too many people in the body of Christ, the church of Christ are living scared—wondering if they are truly saved. And if they believe they’re saved, they’re afraid to say so. Not only is it sad to doubt one’s salvation, quite frankly it’s also unbiblical.
Those within the body who live in this state of uncertainty is shaped by three things...
Our forgiveness is secured for Christ’s sake.
Stop subjugating to the Law.
No amount of work can pay for salvation.
3) Thirdly, this belief misunderstands the importance of Christ in our forgiveness.
1) They are actually subjugating themselves to the teaching of the Law—one has to be perfect to make it to heaven, and
Our forgiveness is secured for Christ’s sake.
Our forgiveness is secured for Christ’s sake.
2) One has to work their way into heaven.
3)Thirdly, this belief misunderstands the importance of Christ in our forgiveness.
1 John 2:12
1 John 2:12
12 I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.
Forgiveness of sin is not based primarily on our confession.
From a biblical standpoint, forgiveness of sin is not only (and, indeed, not primarily) dependent on man’s confession. God’s grace is fundamental to the covenant relationship between God and man. In NT terms forgiveness is explicitly related to the “name” of Jesus, through whom God’s salvific work has become actualized (; ; ; cf. ). So here Christians are said, in effect, to receive forgiveness “on account of the name of Jesus” (the clear reference of αὐτοῦ, “his,” connecting with αὐτός in 2:6). The rare construction of the preposition διά (“on account of”) with the accusative (τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, “his name”) has a causative meaning: the basis of forgiveness, on account of which it becomes possible, is the activity of God in the person and ministry of Christ. For διὰ τὸ ὄνομα, in this sense of “for (my) sake,” see ; ; . In the “name,” as the expression of all that is known of Jesus, appears to be synonymous with “the faith” itself. The purely instrumental meaning of διά (“through” his name) would require a construction with the genitive, not the accusative (see ).
God’s grace is fundamental to the covenant relationship between God and man.
Forgiveness is explicitly related to the “name” of Jesus.
Christians are said, in effect, to receive forgiveness “on account of the name of Jesus” (the clear reference of αὐτοῦ, “his,” connecting with αὐτός in 2:6). The rare construction of the preposition διά (“on account of”) with the accusative (τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, “his name”) has a causative meaning: the basis of forgiveness, on account of which it becomes possible, is the activity of God in the person and ministry of Christ.
For διὰ τὸ ὄνομα, in this sense of “for (my) sake,” see ; ; . In the “name,” as the expression of all that is known of Jesus, appears to be synonymous with “the faith” itself. The purely instrumental meaning of διά (“through” his name) would require a construction with the genitive, not the accusative (see )
FORGIVEN FOR HIS SAKE, NOT OUR OWN
For διὰ τὸ ὄνομα, in this sense of “for (my) sake,” see ; ; . In the “name,” as the expression of all that is known of Jesus, appears to be synonymous with “the faith” itself.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
21 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.
3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s sake, and you have not grown weary.
7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
(; ; ; cf. ).
We have already been reminded in this letter that forgiveness is directly associated with the self-offering of Jesus on behalf of the world’s sin, and also with his intercessory work for the sinner (1:7; 2:1–2). In saying now that his “children” have been forgiven, John both recalls his earlier teaching and also anticipates two further occasions when he will mention the name of Christ as the object of faith (see 3:23; 5:13).
7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
We have already been reminded in this letter that forgiveness is directly associated with the self-offering of Jesus on behalf of the world’s sin, and also with his intercessory work for the sinner (1:7; 2:1–2). In saying now that his “children” have been forgiven, John both recalls his earlier teaching and also anticipates two further occasions when he will mention the name of Christ as the object of faith (see 3:23; 5:13).
The tense of ἀφέωνται (“have been forgiven”) is perfect, indicating primarily the initial experience of forgiveness into which John’s readers would have entered at their conversion; while at 1:9 the present tense, ἀφῇ (“he will forgive”), suggests the continual forgiveness which the Christian needs and (on the grounds of human penitence and divine mercy) may receive. But the two thoughts are, of course, complementary.
The tense of ἀφέωνται (“have been forgiven”) is perfect, indicating primarily the initial experience of forgiveness into which John’s readers would have entered at their conversion; while at 1:9 the present tense, ἀφῇ (“he will forgive”), suggests the continual forgiveness which the Christian needs and (on the grounds of human penitence and divine mercy) may receive. But the two thoughts are, of course, complementary.
They are actually subjugating themselves to the teaching of the Law
They are actually subjugating themselves to the teaching of the Law
Stop subjugating to the Law.
Stop subjugating to the Law.
John says we now know God. This means we are not under the law of perfection.
John says we now know God. This means we are not under the law of perfection.
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children,
because you know the Father.
14 I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
because you are strong,
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
Too many of us are calling ourselves New Testament Christians, but we are living paralyzed by the weight of perfection—that same weight of perfection that was required in the Old Testament Law of Moses. Where’s the proof of what you’re talking about preacher man?
—one has to be perfect to make it to heaven, and
—one has to be perfect to make it to heaven, and
—one has to be perfect to make it to heaven, and
God is calling us to the wonderfully refreshing experience of getting our eyes off ourselves and how we’re measuring up, and onto Jesus (). He wants us to stop pursuing or being paralyzed by perfectionism so we are free to pursue love (; ) and pursue trusting him with all our hearts (). And if perfectionism has an inordinate influence on us, God will mercifully design circumstances to defeat our best efforts to fight sin “successfully” until we learn where our freedom really comes from.
In Christ, you are free! You are free to follow Jesus imperfectly. You are free to fight the fight of faith defectively, because that’s the only way you will ever fight for faith in this age.
8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. 11 For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:8-
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children,
because you know the Father.
14 I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
because you are strong,
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
Being known by the Father means we are His adopted children—and adopted children have all the rights as a natural children.
When become His children, we have the blessing of the Son.
We are no longer slaves, but we can become sons and daughters of God—and we become heirs.
We are in the will—and when you’re in the will, you get what’s coming to you when the will goes into probate. Probate is the process of proving and registering in the Supreme Court the last Will of a deceased person. When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate. It is usually the executor of their Will who administers the estate and handles the disposal of their assets and debts. In order to get authority to do this, they usually need to obtain a legal document called a 'Grant of Probate'. To protect the interests of those who hold the deceased's assets (for example banks) the executor may be asked to prove they are authorized to administer the Will before the assets can be released.
We are free to fight imperfectly
We are free to fight imperfectly
It is usually the executor of their Will who administers the estate and handles the disposal of their assets and debts. In order to get authority to do this, they usually need to obtain a legal document called a 'Grant of Probate'.
God is calling us to the wonderfully refreshing experience of getting our eyes off ourselves and how we’re measuring up, and onto Jesus ().
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Stop pursuing and being paralyzed by perfectionism so you can be free to pursue love (; )
1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
To protect the interests of those who hold the deceased's assets (for example banks) the executor may be asked to prove they are authorised to administer the Will before the assets can be released. The Grant of Probate is the proof required.
Trust him with all your heart
Trust him with all your heart. ().
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
Perfectionism has an inordinate influence on us, God will mercifully design circumstances to defeat our best efforts to fight sin “successfully” until we learn where our freedom really comes from. In Christ, you are free! You are free to follow Jesus imperfectly. You are free to fight the fight of faith defectively, because that’s the only way you will ever fight for faith in this age.
Perfectionism has an inordinate influence on us, God will mercifully design circumstances to defeat our best efforts to fight sin “successfully” until we learn where our freedom really comes from. In Christ, you are free! You are free to follow Jesus imperfectly. You are free to fight the fight of faith defectively, because that’s the only way you will ever fight for faith in this age.
In Christ, you are free! You are free to follow Jesus imperfectly. You are free to fight the fight of faith defectively, because that’s the only way you will ever fight for faith in this age.
NO AMOUNT OF WORK CAN PURCHASE OUR SALVATION
NO AMOUNT OF WORK CAN PURCHASE OUR SALVATION
Christians are said, in effect, to receive forgiveness “on account of the name of Jesus” (the clear reference of αὐτοῦ, “his,” connecting with αὐτός in 2:6). The rare construction of the preposition διά (“on account of”) with the accusative (τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, “his name”) has a causative meaning: the basis of forgiveness, on account of which it becomes possible, is the activity of God in the person and ministry of Christ.
21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
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THE LESSON
For διὰ τὸ ὄνομα, in this sense of “for (my) sake,” see ; ; . In the “name,” as the expression of all that is known of Jesus, appears to be synonymous with “the faith” itself.
22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
21 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s sake, and you have not grown weary.
7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
I’m thankful! You should be thankful… If you are here this morning, and haven’t repented of your sins, confessed your faith in Christ and been baptized for the remission of your sins… you need to come on right now… Stop hesitating...
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
If you are here this morning, and haven’t repented of your sins, confessed your faith