The Second Coming According to John

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Dec 7, 2014 by: Dale Thiele | Series: Loving His Appearing Scripture: 1 John 2:28–3:3 Tags: second coming, commands, children of God, John

Loving His Appearing
The Second Coming According to John
1 John 2:28-3:3

  • The Second Coming Grabs Us

                 Fear of Shame

                 Hope of Transformation

  • Check This Out! The Love of God Grabs Us
  • The Purifying Power of Loving His Appearing

Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion

  1. Read 1 John 2:28-3:3. What are the commands in this passage? How are these commands related to each other?
  2. Are we children of God because we behave righteously, or do we behave righteously because we are children of God? Explain.
  3. Why does John tell us we are adopted children of God with a sense of amazement, wonder, and awe? Do you think on this truth with a sense of amazement?
  4. How does the second coming motivate John? How does a love for his appearing change how we live today?