He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:3-6
8. A sympathetic walk: John 11:36
– Motivated by love: John 11:1-5, 36
– Moves one to sacrificial action: John 11:6-7; 17
– Individually relational: John 11:20-29
– Identifies with the hurting: John 11:33-36
9. A challenging walk: John 12:25-26
– Pointing one another to Jesus’ standard of discipleship: Luke 14:25-33
– Helping one another toward faithful perseverance: Heb. 3:12-13
– Encouraging one another toward relationships of love: Heb. 10:24a
– Encouraging one another toward sacrificial service: Heb. 10:24b
– Encouraging one another toward faithful fellowship: Heb. 10:25
10. A Humble Walk: John 13:12-17
– Puts the worth of others ahead of one’s own worth: Phil. 2:
– Doesn’t allow personal interests to neglect the interest of others: Phil 2:4
– Puts the interests of Christ ahead of self-interest: Phil. 2:19-21