Apr. 27, 2025

1 John 1:1-4

Solid Evidence

1. Jesus Is Real (vs. 1, 2a)

A. In the Beginning…

Genesis 1:1-2

John 1:1-5

B. God in the Flesh

John 1:14

Philippians 2:14-16

2. Eternal Life is Real (vs. 2b)

A. Jesus Gives Eternal Life

John 3:36

John 5:24

John 6:68-69

John 12:25

John 17:1-5

Romans 6:23

B. The Relational Side of Eternal Life

John 1:9-13

3. Relationships that are Real (vs. 3, 4)

A. We Proclaim

B. Fellowship is the result

Koinonia “Having in common”

Titus 1:4

Jude 1:3

Philippians 1:7

Corinthians 1:9

Romans 15:27

C. To Truly Have Some Else’s Best Interest at the forefront. (v. 4)

Romans 12:15

Reflection:

What do you celebrate most for the people closest to you in life?

How have you experienced joy in seeing them succeed?

How have you experienced joy in seeing others experience the depth of knowing Jesus?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: John 1:1-5

What beginning is John writing about here and who are we to know was there in the beginning? What difference does that make in your life?

Tuesday:

Read: John 1:14

John describes here what theologians have called the Incarnation, God has taken on flesh and dwelt among us. How does this understanding help you to know Jesus better? How does this help you in life?

Wednesday:

Read: John 6:68-69

How could Peter’s reply help you or someone else in a time of doubt?

Thursday:

Read: Philippians 1:7

What did the Philippians hold in come with Paul? How close did he hold them in relationship to himself?

Friday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 1:9

What does “fellowship” with Jesus Christ look like? How would you explain this to a new Christian or someone who is not a Christian yet?

Saturday:

Read: Romans 12:15

Have you been able to share with people in these moments described in this short verse? How is that being reproduced in your life today by the grace of God?