Advanced Discipleship Training (ADT): Book of 1 John: OUR MEETING WITH GOD

A. Creation of God’s People (1:1-2:2)
B. Confirmation of God’s People (2:3-17)
C. Character of God’s People (2:18-3)
D. Charge to God’s People (4-5)

Coordination of theme with assignments.
Day #1 1 John 1-5	Day #2 1 John 1-2:2	Day #3 1 John 2:3-17	Day #4 1 John 2:18-3	Day #5 1 John 4-5
Overview of 1 John Understanding the People of God	Creation of God's People The possibility and process of meeting God.	Confirmation of being God's People The evidence of our Christian fellowship.	Character of God's People The definition of our Christian fellowship.	Charge to God's People The authority of our fellowship
The People of God The People of God Jesus has completely changed how we are to meet with God.	Entrance & Enlightenment Our views on God’s purity (Light) significantly shape our salvation and sanctification.	Assurance of our Faith We need to look beyond a simple confession to strengthen the assurance of our salvation.	Critical Doctrines God places a boundary around God’s people called truths or doctrines.	Facing a Tough World We overcome by demonstrating true beliefs, good relationships and righteous behavior.
Read book. Make major outline for the book. What is the book's major purposes?	Read passage. How does it fit into the scheme of the book? Develop section titles and purposes.	Read passage. How does it fit into the scheme of the book? Develop section titles and purposes.	Read passage. How does it fit into the scheme of the book? Develop section titles and purposes.	Read book. Read the book. How does 1 John compare with the OT Law? How does it fit into the scheme of the Bible?