1 John: Key Principles to Understand about the Church

1 John

Believe

12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning, I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. 14 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. 1 John 2:12-14 (ESV)

9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.1 John 2:9-11 (ESV)

Key principles to understand about the church:

1. The church must be (2:12-14).

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2. The church must be by the (2:12-14).

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3. The church must be to (2:12-14).

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PGBC Discipleship Pathway:

Discover – “I’m beginning here.”

Develop – “I’m finding a place.” 

Disciple – “I’m growing.”

Duplicate – “I’m serving and helping others grow.”

Deploy – “I’m leading and multiplying.”

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