1 John

Below are recorded lessons of a previous Bible study Pastor Freddy Cortez has taught National Capital Bible Church.


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1 John

  • 1 John 8 - November 13, 2024

    Recovering from sin (1 Jn 2:1). We should have confidence to approach God despite our failures (Ps 103:12-14).

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  • 1 John 7 - November 6, 2024

    The severity of denying our sin (1 Jn 1:10). Consistency in the Word and self-examination allows us to show ourselves approved (2 Tim 2:15; Rom 12:2).

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  • 1 John 6 - October 30, 2024

    Contrasting reasons 1 John 1:9 is about fellowship rather than justification (Rom 6:6; Jn 13). Confession contradicts grace.

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  • 1 John 5 - October 16, 2024

    Is it possible to stop sinning (1 Jn 1:8; Rom 7:25)? Doctrine of sin/hamartiology, positional and experiential truth. We can’t become sinless but we can sin less (Rom 5:6).

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  • 1 John 4 - October 9, 2024

    Walking in light, continuous cleansing, positional sanctification (1 John 1:7; Prov 3:5-6). If God’s in the light, we should be in the light, so we can have fellowship with Him.

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  • 1 John 3 - October 2, 2024

    Holiness and Sanctification. Sin, deception, and moral responsibility (1 John 1:5-6). Believers have a moral responsibility to align their lives with divine truth.

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  • 1 John 2 - September 18, 2024

    Doctrine of incarnation, eternal life, Trinity, fellowship, joy (1 Jn 1:1-4). Jesus is eternal life, which He brought to us (Jn 10:10).

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  • 1 John 1 - September 11, 2024

    Introduction: authorship, date/location, audience, historical context (Gnosticism), purpose and theme, Biblical perspective. Outline.

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