1 John: A Study in Self-Confidence and Self-Worth Series

Description

The Book of First John is essential for understanding our journey as New Testament believers. As the early Church was swept into the deception of Gnosticism, there was a heretical doctrine promoting the idea that a person could live any way they desired and have no effect on their spiritual life. Many of the deceptions of Gnosticism have crept into modern-day teaching about grace. In this series, we explore the correlation between self-confidence, self-worth, vibrant faith, and answered prayer!

The apostle John starts this letter by calling people back into fellowship with the Lord Jesus. He points out the positive effect that fellowship with Jesus will have on their life as opposed to the intellectualism of doctrinal information. It will put them back in the light where they can see and know the truth, and it will facilitate the blood of Jesus cleansing their conscience from the distortions of sin. As the letter progresses, the apostle John, a wise communicator, brings the believers to the understanding that self-worth and self-confidence are essential for a vibrant faith and a prayer life that actually works.

As you'll discover in this series, it's rarely your lack of confidence in God that negatively affects your faith; instead, it's a lack of confidence in yourself. John warns that when your heart condemns you, you will not have confidence before God. Then he masterfully walks the believer through living a life of responsibility, self-worth, self-confidence, and effective faith. Enjoy your journey back to a place of intimate fellowship, peace with God, and a heart free from condemnation.

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