May 22, 2016
Series: True Knowledge; True Assurance | Category: 1, 2, 3 John | Scripture: 1 John 5:9–10 |
I. Complementary testimonies can still be contrasted. (1 John 5:9a; 2 Peter 1:16-21)
A. Confidence in the multiple testimonies of men. (Deut. 19:15-21)
B. Concrete assurance comes through the testimony of God.
C. Commitment to the truth of the testimony is demanded.
II. Complementary testimonies converge on the Son of God. (1 John 5:9b)
III. Commitment to the Son results in confirming internal testimony. (1 John 5:10a)
IV. Complementary testimonies rejected confirm one in a state of being condemned. (1 John 5:10b)