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)