This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, by exploring how true believers stay rooted in Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit to discern truth from deception. John writes with urgency, warning us that we are in a spiritual battle where false teachings and deception threaten to pull us away from Christ.

This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, exploring how confidence in Christ fuels a life that rejects worldliness and lives for eternity. John shifts from encouragement to warning, reminding us that following Jesus requires resisting the pull of the world and fixing our affections on Christ. Faith is not passive; it is a battle of the heart.

BIG IDEA:  “Confidence in Christ Fuels Obedience & Love.” This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW. You Can Be Sure. Last week, we asked the foundational question: Do you know for certain that you belong to Christ? John made it clear—those who walk in the light, rejecting darkness, can have confidence in their salvation.

This past Sunday, we launched our new series, “KNOW. You Can Be Sure.” In a world of uncertainty, many struggle with doubt—Am I truly saved? How can I know for sure? Others assume they are secure because of past religious experiences, yet their lives show no transformation. John wrote 1 John to give believers assurance—not based on emotions or past decisions but on an ongoing relationship with Jesus that produces obedience, love, and holiness.