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 August 22

Lesson 12 (KJV)

A Conquering Faith

Devotional Reading: John 14:15–24

Background Scripture: 1 John 4–5

1 John 4:2–3, 13–17

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ comes in the flesh is of God:

3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love, and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

1 John 5:4–5

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

 Key Verse

God is love, and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.—1 John 4:16b

Confident Hope

Unit 3: Faith Gives Us Hope

Lessons 10–13

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Tell how to recognize “the Spirit of God.”

2. Define the differing senses and references of the words Spirit and spirit.

3. List three ways they can better model God’s love.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. On Incarnation and Reincarnation

B. Lesson Context

I. The Condition (1 John 4:2–3)

A. Recognition (v. 2)

B. Reality (v. 3)

II. The Encouragement (1 John 4:13–17)

A. Holy Spirit (v. 13)

B. Confession (vv. 14–15)

Divine Intervention

C. Relationship (v. 16)

D. Judgment (v. 17)

III. The Faith (1 John 5:4–5)

A. Continual (v. 4)

B. Foundational (v. 5)

Keeping the Fire Alive

Conclusion

A. Victory

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Augustus	Aw-gus-tus.
Ephesus	Ef-uh-sus.
epistles	ee-pis-uls.
Gnosticism	nahss-tih-sizz-um.
gnostics	nahss-ticks.
heresy	Hair-uh-see.
heretic	heh-ruh-tick.
Thessalonians	Thess-uh-low-nee-unz (th as in thin).

What Do You Think? How would you answer someone who claims that 1 John 4:2 contradicts Matthew 7:1, which says we should not judge? Digging Deeper What passages in addition to 1 Corinthians 5:9–13 and 2 John 10–11 help frame your answer?

What Do You Think? In your prayer life, how should you balance the fact of God’s love with the fact that He is holy? Digging Deeper How do passages such as Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 1:15, and Revelation 3:7; 4:8 help frame your response?

What Do You Think? What are some ways to encourage a person of dead faith to embrace Christ anew? Digging Deeper How do you do so without resorting to a legalistic list of dos and don’ts?

 

What Do You Think? What is a small way to engage with the world this week instead of retreating from it? Digging Deeper Would you describe this as being “in the world” but not “of the world” (John 17:11–18)? Why, or why not?

Conclusion

A. Victory

We can have victory and overcome the world only through faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We can overcome as we allow the Holy Spirit, sent after Jesus’ ascension, to empower us to do so. God put this plan into action even though those created in His image rejected Him time after time (John 1:10–11; 3:16).

Despite this rejection, God still seeks to save people from a fate of eternal death (2 Peter 3:9). God’s plan for this still centers on the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of His beloved Son, Jesus. The plan remains the same today as in the first century AD; it has not changed. In His life, Jesus proved His identity; in His death, Jesus paid the penalty for sin; in His resurrection, Jesus defeated the power of death; in His ascension, He reigns forevermore.

At His second coming, Jesus will rid the world of sin and welcome His children home. Hallelujah! What a Savior we have! Those facts allow us to have confidence as we face the challenges of the world. And as we obey Jesus, we can assist others to do so as well.

What Do You Think? Which part of today’s lesson do you struggle with most? Why? Digging Deeper What action will you take this week to remedy this problem?

B. Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love expressed in sending Your Son to die for the sins of the world! Empower us to overcome the world and model Your love to others. As we do, may we look ever forward to the day of Your Son’s return, when we will share in His glory. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

The only way to overcome the world is through faith in Jesus.

Involvement Learning

Enhance your lesson with the KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).

 Cockrell, Jeffrey L., Charles R. Boatman, et al. “A Conquering Faith.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 439–440. Print.