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The Church is a Family
1 John 2:12-14; Doug Hayes, May 30, 2010
A. I write to you
2:1, 12-13, 18, 28; 3:1-2, 7, 19; 4:4; 5:21
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Children
(v. 12) I write to you, little children,
Because your sins are forgiven you for His names sake.
(v. 13) I write to you, little children,
Because you have known the Father.
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Fathers
(v. 13) I write to you, fathers,
Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
(v. 14) I have written to you, fathers,
Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
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Young Men
(v. 13) I write to you, young men,
Because you have overcome the wicked one.
(v. 14) I have written to you, young men, Because
you are strong, and
the word of God abides in you, And
you have overcome the wicked one.
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B. Children vv. 12, 13
Teknia Children of God by nature: 3:7-10; Jn. 1:12-13
Paideia Nurture and training of the Children of God
Sins are forgiven and we all have come to know the Father
C. Fathers vv. 13, 14
Rom. 11:28; 2 Pet. 3:4; 1 Cor. 4:15; Ps. 90:1-2
D. Young Men vv. 13, 14
E. Further thoughts
a. Progressive maturity Complimentary Gifts
b. The family and the future of the Kingdom
c. The Church family as the pattern for families |
