Am I a Christian? / I am a Christian | 1 John 2:3-5
How Can I Know?
1 John 2:3-5
1. Faithful Confession of the Biblical View of Jesus Christ (1:1-4) / 2:23
Virgin Born
Sinless
Son of God
2. Affirmation of the reality of sin (1:5-2:2)
3. Obedience to God’s commands (2:3-6; 5:2)
Obedience is external visible proof of salvation
4. Love for others and especially family of God (2:7-11; 4:11)
5. Growing in Holiness (2:28-3:3)
6. Ethical Integrity (3:16) / Practices Righteousness (3:7)
7. Growing love for God (4:8)
8. Presence and activity of the Holy Spirit (4:13)
9. Receives the Scriptures as the testimony of God (5:6-12)