FAITH IN GOD’S SON
TOPIC: FAITH IN GOD’S SON TEXT: 1 John 4:1-6; 5:1-13 MEMORY VERSE: This is the record, that God hath given us eternal life, and this life is in His son, 1 Jn. 5:11. CENTRAL TRUTH: Having faith in Christ results in eternal life. INTRODUCTION Having faith in Christ results in eternal life. Assurance of eternal life gives us a different perspective on life now. We see our earthly existence as only a fraction of time compared to the endless ages that await us. This perspective enables us to live an overcoming life, for possession of eternal life helps us develop a right set of priorities. Serving the Lord and others takes top priority for it is the only expression of our earthly life that will have eternal consequences. That is the focus of our lesson today: how faith in Christ brings victory and eternal life. 1. CONFESSION OF FAITH 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Some people have a naive faith that sees everything as coming from God, good or bad. When times are good, this perspectiv...