The Victorious Life
December 3, 2023 Preacher: Pastor Omer Mascarina Series: Becoming in Christ
Scripture: 1 John 5:1–5
MESSAGE: Becoming in Christ Series #13 ~ “The Victorious Life”
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 5: 1-5
SERMON OUTLINE:
I. Basic Requirement (vv. 1-3)
A. The Person of the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 1a)
B. The Practice of Love (v. 1b-3)
II. Blessed Result (vv. 4-5)
A. Facts Stated (v. 4a)
B. Faith Sustained (v. 4b-5)
GROUP INTERACTION QUESTIONS:
1. Describe a time in your life where you felt (or feel) that you were trapped by the world. How did you
feel in the middle of it? Do you view yourself as an "overcomer of the world"? Why or why not?
2. What does John set up as the requirement for overcoming the world?
3. What does verse 1 tell us about the relationship between loving God and loving others? How can you
tell if you are loving others? Why does John equate love with obedience? What marks would you give
yourself if you were to do a self-exam on loving God and loving others?
4. What type of faith is John making reference in the passage?
5. What have you learned about “overcoming” in living the victorious life from today’s sermon?
How is this going to change your life on a daily basis?
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