Big Idea: Living in Jesus’ family means loving Jesus' family and living confidently before Jesus’ Father.

            1 John 3:1

God’s Children = The Church

            1 John 3:2-10

Living in Jesus’ family means we must look and live more like Jesus.

What Loving Jesus’ Family Looks Like:

• Resisting Hatred
  1 John 3:11-15
  John 13:35
  The mark of a mature believer is measured by their love for their brothers and sisters.

• Living Sacrificially
  1 John 3:16-18

The Mark of God’s Children:

• Living Like Jesus (vs. 2-10)

• Loving Jesus’ Family (vs. 11-18)

How can we live confidently before the Father when we fall short?

Living Confidently Before the Father Looks Like:

• Receiving His Grace
  1 John 3:19-20
  Hebrews 4:16

• Living Obediently
  1 John 3:21-24a

• Relying on the Spirit
  1 John 3:24b
  Romans 8:16

Are You a Child of God?

• Do you believe the Gospel? (vs. 23)

• Do you pursue righteousness? (vs. 2-10)

• Do you love your brothers and sisters? (vs. 11-18)

• Does the Holy Spirit dwell within you? (vs. 24)

• Do you rest in God’s grace when you fail? (vs. 19-20)

            1 John 3:1

Message questions will resume September 7th