Message Outline 

1 John 5:1-5

1 John 5:1 

Real Faith Believes in Jesus as Christ 

1 John 5:1

Real Faith Loves God 

1 John 5:1

Real Faith Loves His Children

1 John 5:2-3

Real Faith Obey’s God’s Commands

1 John 5:4

Real Faith Overcomes the World

1 John 5:5

Everything begins and ends with faith in Jesus.

1 John 5:13

The tension we face: Satan, Self, and Sin Seek to Sabotage our Faith.

The solution: Cling to the Truth of God’s Promises in His Word.

Going Deeper Questions

Ice Breaker Question: Did you ever buy something online that turned out to be a fake? 

Review 1 John 5:1-5

Do you think it’s possible to have a real faith if some of this evidence is missing? Explain.

Real Faith Believes in Jesus as Christ 

Real Faith Loves God 

Real Faith Loves His Children

Real Faith Obey’s God’s Commands

Real Faith Overcomes the World

When you consider these 5 as evidence, do you see a real and genuine faith in you? Explain.

1 John 5:3  John writes, “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” Why do some people perceive God’s commands as burdensome, heavy or restrictive? How can a love for God change that perspective? (Hint: see 1 John 4:17-19)

1 John 5:4-5 What does it mean in general to overcome the world through your faith in Jesus?  What does it mean in a practical sense to “overcome the world” in your daily life in the challenges and temptations you face? 

Satan, Self, and Sin Seek to Sabotage our Faith.

How do you see each of these things affecting your faith?

Cling to the Truth of God’s Promises in His Word.

How regularly do you spend time with the Lord in His word?

Prayer: Pray for a deeper and more real faith, and noticeable growth in each of the 5 areas mentioned – especially the areas that are most challenging for you.