1. Lessons from 1 st John 2:15-17

2. 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (KJV) Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (NASB95) Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (NASB95)

3. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (KJV) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (KJV) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. (NASB95) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. (NASB95)

4. 1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (KJV) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (KJV) The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. (NASB95) The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. (NASB95)

5. Lessons from 1 st John 2:15-17 Saturday PMThe World Saturday PMThe World Sunday ClassLove Defined Sunday ClassLove Defined Sunday AMProper Objects of Love Sunday AMProper Objects of Love Sunday PMSacred and Sinful Desire Sunday PMSacred and Sinful Desire Monday PMThe Lust of the Flesh Monday PMThe Lust of the Flesh Tuesday PMThe Lust of the Eyes Tuesday PMThe Lust of the Eyes Wednesday PMThe Pride of Life Wednesday PMThe Pride of Life Thursday PMThe Will of God Thursday PMThe Will of God

6. The World

7. Introduction Like other Biblical words, “the world” carries different meanings, depending upon the context. Like other Biblical words, “the world” carries different meanings, depending upon the context. Sometimes it refers to the realm of nature; sometimes it identifies the family of mankind; sometimes it describes the sphere of sin. Sometimes it refers to the realm of nature; sometimes it identifies the family of mankind; sometimes it describes the sphere of sin.

8. Realm of Nature The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1-6). The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1-6). The Creator deserves the praise of all creation (Psalm 148:1-14). The Creator deserves the praise of all creation (Psalm 148:1-14). Let us recognize the undeniable greatness of God (Isaiah 40:12-26) and the unmistakable testimony of nature (Romans 1:18-23). Let us recognize the undeniable greatness of God (Isaiah 40:12-26) and the unmistakable testimony of nature (Romans 1:18-23).

9. Realm of Mankind For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16-18). For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16-18). He is reconciling the world unto himself through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:16-21). He is reconciling the world unto himself through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:16-21).

10. Realm of Mankind Note the personal application: Note the personal application: –God loved us (Ephesians 2:4-6; 1 John 4:9-10) –Christ died for us (Romans 5:8-11; Revelation 1:4-6). Let us, therefore, reciprocate his unmerited favor (Romans 14:7-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Let us, therefore, reciprocate his unmerited favor (Romans 14:7-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15).

11. Realm of Sin The world is dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1-3), alienated from God because of sinful desires (1 John 2:15-17). The world is dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1-3), alienated from God because of sinful desires (1 John 2:15-17). The world is steeped in: The world is steeped in: –ignorance (John 1:9-10; 1 John 3:1) –darkness (John 3:19-21) –hatred (John 15:18-19; 17:13-19) –error (1 John 4:1-6).

12. Conclusion Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). He is the bread from heaven that gives life to the world (John 6:32-33). He is the bread from heaven that gives life to the world (John 6:32-33). He is the light of life that illuminates those who walk in darkness (John 8:12). He is the light of life that illuminates those who walk in darkness (John 8:12).

13. Future Reality One day this physical world will be destroyed, mankind will stand before God in judgment, and the wicked will be cast into the lake of fire (2 Peter 3:3-18; Revelation 20:11-15). One day this physical world will be destroyed, mankind will stand before God in judgment, and the wicked will be cast into the lake of fire (2 Peter 3:3-18; Revelation 20:11-15).

14. Present Choice Will we be condemned with the world, or will we overcome the world (John 16:8-11; 1 John 5:3- 4)? Will we be condemned with the world, or will we overcome the world (John 16:8-11; 1 John 5:3- 4)? Will we be conformed to the world, or transformed according to the will of God (Romans 12:1-2)? Will we be conformed to the world, or transformed according to the will of God (Romans 12:1-2)? Will we perish with the world (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12), or die to the world (Galatians 6:14)? Will we perish with the world (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12), or die to the world (Galatians 6:14)? Will we be friends of the world and face divine wrath, or submit to God and enjoy his favor (James 4:4-10)? Will we be friends of the world and face divine wrath, or submit to God and enjoy his favor (James 4:4-10)?