Abiding In Christ

Text 1 John 2:28-29

I. His children. 1 John 2:1

A. He is in you. 1 John 4:4
B. Live as children of God. Rom. 8;12-17
C. You belong to Christ. Eph. 1:13; 1 John 4:13-14

II. When Christ appears.

A. Live a blameless life.1 Tim. 6:14
B. Waiting for His appearing. Tit.2:13; Heb.9:28
C. Your reward awaits. 1 Pet.5:4
D. We shall be like Him. 1 John 3:2
E. He is coming in His glory. Rev.1:7
F. We will have confidence. 1 John 3:21
G. His coming. 1 Cor.1:7; 1 Thess. 3:13

III. He is righteous. 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 3:5

A. Everyone who seeks righteousness. Matt.7:16-18;

1 John 3:10

B. Only the righteous will live righteously that have been born again. John 3:3-5;1 Pet.1:23; 1 John 3:9

Food for thought: Abide in Christ and you will hear the words “Well done good and faithful servant”