That You May Know | Part 4 | 1st John 5

Title: Knowing God's Truth: Confidence in Christ

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the importance of having confidence in Christ and knowing key truths as believers. Pastor Reed Bradley examines the closing passages of 1 John, emphasizing that true humility comes from trusting God's word rather than doubting it. He outlines five essential truths that believers should know with certainty, including the assurance of eternal life, the power of prayer, freedom from sin, belonging to God, and the understanding given by Christ. The sermon encourages Christians to stand firm in these truths against false teachings and worldly influences.

Key Points:
- Know that you have eternal life
- Know that your prayers are heard and answered
- Know that you are free from sin and protected from the evil one
- Know that you belong to God
- Know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding
- Jesus is the true God and eternal life
- Keep yourself from idols

Scripture Reference:
- 1 John 5:13-21

Stories:
- The pastor shares a personal anecdote about an experience at an airport where he was told his ID was not a "Real ID," using this to illustrate the importance of spiritual identification in Christ.
- A brief mention of praying for a spouse in marriage as an example of how to pray for fellow believers in sin.