Spiritual Progression

SERIES: CONFIDENT FAITH
MESSAGE: Spiritual Progression
TEXT: 1 John 2:12–14
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Little children (Vv. 12, 14a)

   • The characteristics of God’s children

     • Your sins are forgiven

     • You are a child of God (John 1:12)

     • You have been born again (1 Pet. 1:3, 23)

     • You belong to a family (1 John 3:1–2)

   • The plan for God’s children

     • Growth toward maturity

   • The provision for God’s children

     • Food (1 Pet. 2:2–3)

     • Faith (2 Tim. 1:4–7)

     • Family (1 Tim. 1:18–20)

2. Young Adults (Vv. 13b, 14c)

   • The characteristics of young adults

     • Strong

     • Overcomers

     • Faithful and active in family of God

     • Working toward the advancement of God’s Kingdom

   • The provision for young adults

     • The Word of God dwells in you

3. Spiritual Parents

   • Characteristics of parents (Vv. 13a, 14b)

     • You know the Lord deeply

     • You make Him known

     • You parent others

   • The provision for parents

     • The abiding presence of God

4. The warning against spiritual regression
   (1 John 2:15, 17; Heb. 5:11–6:2; Heb. 10:23–25)

   • Warning signs

     • Neglect fellowship

     • Abandon disciplines (1 Cor. 9:27)

     • Refuse to serve

     • Focus on self-righteousness

     • Value the world’s views