1 John 2:12-14

"Little Children"

• Identity Building - Built on Forgiveness
• Aiming their Growth - Aimed at Glory

Your Assurance won't come from fighting guilt...

But from Belief in the Cross that removes all guilt.

"Fathers"

Col 1:15-20, Eph 1:3-4

• Jesus is not a latecomer
• Anchor yourself to the Firstborn of all creation.
• No security in your own strength

The longer you Assurance is attached to your own strength, the weaker it becomes.

"Young Men"

Rom 8:35-39

• The Evil One - Conquered Continually
• Christians - Continually Conquering

Total Assurance of Faith can rest on the cross, not on your shoulders.

Questions

• On what grounds do you get to know God as Father?
• On what basis can you have a relationship with your Creator?
• What gives you permission to stand in the face of Sin, Satan, and Death, and say, "You are Overcome"?