Sunday Sermon – November 14, 2021 – 1 John 2:1-6 – “Fury Exchanged for Favor”

Fury Exchanged for Favor

1 John 2:1-6

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Dr. Kelly B. Burton

Sermon in a Sentence: Since Jesus absorbed the fury God intended for us, we can show our genuine love for Him by our obedience to Him.

2:1-2 Christians who grow careless and sin have a Helper who will speak to the Father on their behalf.

2:3-5a Christians who keep God’s Words can be assured they are safe and spiritually maturing.

2:5b-6 Christians who will not walk out on Christ but walk like Christ can be assured they are in His family.

Key words to remember:

Advocate- verse 1, means one who is called alongside to help (see Jn, 14-16).

Propitiation- verse 2, only used four times in the entire Bible. Means a sacrifice that turns God’s fury into favor.

Keep- verse 3, means to guard or to protect.

Perfected- verse 5, means spiritually matured, not perfectly sinless.

Walk- verse 6, means ethical conduct or moral lifestyle.