In 1 John 5:13–21, the apostle John writes so that we would know we have eternal life—not guess, not assume, not hope—but know. Because Jesus lives, we don’t just have hope for the future, we have power and confidence today.

As we opened the Word together on Palm Sunday, we remembered how Jesus entered Jerusalem not to overthrow Rome, but to bring victory over sin, death, and hell. The same crowds that shouted “Hosanna” would soon cry “Crucify Him”—but His path to the cross was the path to our redemption. In this moment, we looked at what real faith in Jesus produces: spiritual victory, eternal life, and unshakable assurance.

After weeks of building gospel-rooted assurance, John brings us to the very heart of the Christian life—God’s love. He shows us that love isn’t just what God does—it’s who He is. And if we truly know Him, that love must be visible in us and through us.

We live in a world full of voices—preachers, influencers, content creators—all claiming to speak truth. Many sound right, use Christian language, and even quote Scripture. But John is clear: not every spirit is from God. What’s behind the message matters. This is spiritual war, and we are called to walk in truth with vigilance.

This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, by exploring what it truly means to be a child of God. John draws a sharp distinction—there is no neutral ground. You either belong to God or remain in sin. This is an identity war, a battle for your soul. The question is: Who is your father?