1 John 3:18–24
Scripture Discussion
1. What if you could know you're saved? (vs. 18–19)
How is God's true love seen to be real in a believer?
What are some differences between 'acting' and 'actions' when it comes to our faith?
What is one way in which you've noticed your actions demonstrate your faith?
What has caused you to question whether or not you're really saved?
- Do you bring your questions to God to answer, or do you try to find them on your own?
2. Why do we feel guilty? (v. 20)
How can guilt keep us away from a deep relationship with God?
But how has conviction pushed you toward a deeper relationship with God?
Why is your conscience not the same thing as the Holy Spirit?
The heart of man has always been a problem. When should we listen to it and when should we stop listening?
3. What's the deal with prayer? (vs. 21–22)
Why would our obedience to God's commands affect our confidence in prayer?
Why don't we get what we prayed for?
How can you get to a point where you know what pleases God and pray for that?
vs. 23–24
Believe in Jesus. Obey God. Love others. How has Jesus changed your life and caused you to obey God and love others?
Next Steps
How can you put God's love that is in you into action this week?
What will you do about the Holy Spirit's conviction in your life?
What is one or two things you will pray for this week because you know it pleases God?
(rGroup Leaders, use this week's discussion to get those who are on the fringes with their faith to talk with you about where they're at, what's holding them back, and what they'd like to do about it.)
How To Pray This Week
Pray for the group to experience a greater level of reassurance in their relationship with God through faith in Christ, and that God would cast away any fear or doubt.
Happenings
Communion - Sunday, November 25th
Use this week as a chance to serve together, host a party and invite new people, or hang out together outside of your usual meeting place. As we church people say, "do life" together.
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