May 8, 2016
Series: True Knowledge; True Assurance | Category: 1, 2, 3 John | Scripture: 1 John 5:6 |
If you would have heaven as your eternal home, you must believe the truth about Jesus Christ!
I. The truth about the Lord Jesus Christ is affirmed by multiple witnesses.
See Romans 10:17; Deuteronomy 19:15
II. The truth about the Lord Jesus Christ is affirmed by opposition to false teachers.
Theories on the meaning of water and blood.
A. Water and blood refer to the birth and death of Jesus.
B. Water and blood refer to baptism and the Lord's Supper.
C. Water and blood refer to John 19:34.
D. Water and blood refer to Jesus' baptism and His crucifixion or death.
This is the best idea as to what is meant by water and blood.
III. The truth about the Lord Jesus Christ is affirmed by the Holy Spirit.
IV. The truth about the Lord Jesus Christ must be believed if you are to be included in the ranks of the overcomers.