The Case for Christ1 John 5:1-12

Preview – Doctrine Division1. Test the Spirits (4:1-6)

2. God is Love (4:7-12)

3. Confidence from Sound Doctrine (4:13-21)

4. The Case for Christ (5:1-12)

IntroductionThe Apostle John and many others were eye-witnesses to Christ’s life and proofs of His Deity; nevertheless, other people respected by the world denied that Christ was God in the flesh…

Introduction…Since the claims of mere man are not enough John appeals to superior witnesses in the case for Christ’s Deity and ultimately appeals to the authority of God Himself.

I. Proof of New Life in Christ Verses 1-5

I. Proof of New Life in Christ

“What you believe and what you do is good indication of who you are”

I. Proof of New Life in ChristA. Do You Love God?

B. Do you Love God’s Children?

C. Do You Obey God’s Commands?

D. Is Victory Over Worldliness Obvious?

II. The Case for ChristVerses 6-12

II. The Case for ChristA. The Deity in Question•Cults often deny that Jesus was fully God when He

died on the cross on the grounds of reason and logic

II. The Case for Christ B. The Witness Stand

1. The Witnesses in Heaven2. The Witnesses on Earth3. The Witness of God4. The Witness of the Believer

II. The Case for ChristA. The Deity in Question

B. The Witness Stand

C. Case Closed

D. The Simple Verdict