That You May Know | Part 1 | 1st John 1

Title: The Non-Negotiable Truths of Christ: Understanding Jesus as Fully God and Fully Man

Sermon Summary: This sermon, based on 1 John 1:1-4, emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the fundamental truths about Jesus Christ's nature as both fully God and fully human. The pastor stresses that these truths are non-negotiable for Christian faith and warns against false teachings that attempt to diminish either Christ's divinity or humanity. He encourages the congregation to maintain fellowship with the apostolic teachings and to be discerning of modern interpretations that deviate from these core doctrines.

Key Points:
- Jesus is truly and fully God, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit
- Jesus is also fully human, able to relate to our experiences and temptations
- The apostolic teachings about Jesus are authoritative and should not be dismissed
- Fellowship with Christ also means fellowship with the apostolic church
- Denying either Christ's divinity or humanity often stems from a desire to avoid submission to His lordship
- The church must be vigilant against false teachings that arise from within

Scripture Reference:
- 1 John 1:1-4

Stories:
- The pastor mentions his personal experience of coming to the church and feeling called by God to serve there despite the long commute.
- A story is shared about Inez Brown and Ralph Brown, who invited the speaker to Sunday School as a child, leading to their family's introduction to Christianity.