In this passage, the Apostle John addresses different groups of believers, affirming their spiritual status and growth in faith. He writes to children, fathers, and young men, acknowledging their forgiveness through Christ, their knowledge of the Father, and their victory over the evil one. Believers are warned not to love the world, because the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father but weapons of the enemy. The passage concludes with this truth: the world and its desires are temporary, but those who do the will of God will live forever.
In this message, Pastor Chan continues our verse-by-verse study through the book of 1 John.
Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:12-17
Main Idea: In this passage, the Apostle John addresses different groups of believers, affirming their spiritual status and growth in faith. He writes to children, fathers, and young men, acknowledging their forgiveness through Christ, their knowledge of the Father, and their victory over the evil one. Believers are warned not to love the world, because the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father but weapons of the enemy. The passage concludes with this truth: the world and its desires are temporary, but those who do the will of God will live forever.