That We May Know - A Study on 1st John: Week 5 | June 14th, 2026

June 17, 2026

In Week 5 of our series That You May Know: A Study on 1 John, we explore 1 John 5 and discover four areas where believers can have confidence: confidence in our salvation, confidence in our access to God through prayer, confidence in who Jesus is, and confidence in our ability to overcome the world through faith.  If you've ever wrestled with questions, uncertainty, or doubt, this message will remind you that God desires for His children to know—not merely hope—that they have eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Key Verses

  1. 1 John 5:1-5
  2. 1 John 5:11-13
  3. 1 John 5:14-15
  4. 1 John 5:6-8
  5. 1 John 5:18-21

Key Takeaways

  1. Believers can have confidence and assurance in their salvation through Jesus Christ.
  2. Prayer is powerful when it is aligned with God's will and His purposes.
  3. The testimony of Scripture, the Spirit, Jesus' baptism, and His death all confirm who Jesus is.
  4. Obedience is not a burden but a natural response to being born of God.
  5. Victory over the world comes through faith in Jesus, not through our own strength.

Questions to Ask

  1. What areas of my faith am I still uncertain about, and how does 1 John address those doubts?
  2. How can I align my prayers more closely with God's will rather than my own desires?
  3. Why is it important to have confidence in the identity of Jesus as the Son of God?
  4. What does my daily obedience reveal about my spiritual baseline?
  5. Am I living with the confidence of an overcomer, or am I allowing the world to shape my perspective?
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