Born of God

Pastor David Reagan
Antioch Baptist Church
03/23/2003

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Scripture References:

• 1 John 5:1-5

Sermon Notes:

1. Obtained by Faith (v.1)
   1. Its Universal Offer -- Whosoever (Romans 10:13)
   2. Its Required Method -- By Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9)
   3. Its One Foundation -- Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11; 15:1-4)
2. Evidenced by Love (v. 1-2; Galatians 5:6)
   1. We Love God (I Timothy 4:19)
   2. We Love the Brethren (I John 3:14; 4:20-21)
3. Leads to Obedience (v2-3)
   1. Love Leads to Obedience (John 14:15; 21; 2 John 6)
   2. Such Obedience is a Joy
      1. There is a higher law
      2. We still have commandments
4. Guarantees Our Victory (v. 4-5)
   1. Our Assurance of Victory (v4; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:35-37)
   2. The Key to Victory -- Faith
      1. In the Presence of God
      2. In the Word of God
   3. Begins (v.1) and Ends (v.5) with Faith (Hebrews 11:6)

Conclusion: Are you born of God? Where is the Evidence?