The Evidence of a Genuine Relationship With Jesus
1 John 2:3–6

I. THE TEST OF YOUR PROFESSION “WE DO KNOW THAT WE KNOW HIM” 1 John 2:3
A. THE “DECLARATION” OF THE PROFESSION “…He that saith, I know him…” – v. 4
B. THE “DEMONSTRATION” OF THE PROFESSION “…if we keep his commandments.” – v. 3
C. THE “DISTINCTION” OF THE PROFESSION

II. THE TRUTH OF YOUR PROFESSION “HE THAT SAITH, I KNOW HIM…”1 John 2:4
A. THE “CONTRADICTION” OF THE CLAIM
B. THE “CONDEMNATION” OF THE CLAIM “…is a liar…” – v.4
C. THE “CONFLICT” BETWEEN TRUTH AND CONDUCT “…and the truth is not in him.” – v.4

III. THE TESTIMONY OF YOUR LOVE “THE LOVE OF GOD PERFECTED” 1 John 2:5
A. THE “SOURCE” OF OBEDIENCE“…the love of God…” – v.5
B. THE “SHAPING” OF LOVE “…is the love of God perfected…” – v.5
C. THE “SECURITY” OF LOVE “…hereby know we that we are in him.” – v.5

IV. THE WALK OF YOUR PROFESSION “SO TO WALK, EVEN AS HE WALKED” 1 John 2:6
A. THE “PATTERN” OF HIS WALK “…even as he walked.” – v.6
B. THE “PRACTICE” OF HIS WALK
C. THE “PROGRESS” OF HIS WALK

V. THE EVIDENCE OF YOUR ABIDING “HE THAT SAITH HE ABIDETH IN HIM…”1 John 2:6
A. ABIDING MEANS “REMAINING”
B. ABIDING MEANS “RELYING”
C. ABIDING MEANS “RESEMBLING” “…ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” – v.6