A. And by this we know that we have come to know Him (v.3) 1. If we keep His commandments (v.3) 2. If we keep His word (v.5) B. The Result: 1. The love of God is perfected in us (v.5) 2. Assurance: We know that we have come to know Him (v.3) C. This is related to obedience The Test: Do we keep His commandments?—1…

The Abiding Word – 2:24 The Effects of the Word in our lives. 1. Keep us from sin (Psalm 119:11) The Object Aimed a. Here is the best thing - - “God’s Word” b. Hidden in the best place - - “My heart” c. For the best purposes - - “that I might not sin against you” The Illustration Joseph Genesis 39:7-9…

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