1. Announcements Welcome to the MOB! Website: www.ibcmob.net
Core Strength, Tuesdays, 6:00 AM
WACMM Fall Men’s Conference, Nov 7, 2015 at McLean Bible Church, :30 AM – 3:00 PM
The Master’s Seminary Extension
September 22, 2015
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2. Immanuel Bible Church Men’s Ministry MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
Immanuel's Men's Ministry seeks to:
Enlist all men in His service
Encourage men in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Equip men to develop the personal skills necessary to serve God as Elders, Deacons and other church leaders
Engage men in Christian fellowship with other men through Prayer, Bible Study, Worship, Small Group Interaction, and Ministry Activities
CORE COMPETENCIES
It is our desire that every man be:
Committed to telling "his story" of God's work in his life
Committed to understand and fulfill his biblical role
Committed to personal Bible study and prayer
Committed to meet with other men for accountability, fellowship, study and prayer
September 22, 2015
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3. An unguarded strength and an unprepared heart are double weaknesses.
Gordon MacDonald
Rebuilding Your Broken World, 1988
September 22, 2015
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4. Schedule
September 22, 2015
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5. Resources Supporting Reference MOB Reference Material
(includes Strong’s Definitions)*
Supporting Reference
MOB Reference Material
September 22, 2015
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* References included in presentation for Greek Definitions

6. Resources Bible Study Outline
Getting Started: record your first thoughts and reactions
Going Deeper: Dive into the Bible Text and use helpful excerpts from Wiersbe commentary
Looking Inward: Narrows the focus down to your personal story
Going Forward: Commit to paper this you want are need to do
Seeking Help: Inviting God into your spiritual growth process
MOB Reference Material
September 22, 2015
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7. Behavior of Fellowship Manifestations of Fellowship
1 John
Outline
Focus
Basis of Fellowship
Behavior of Fellowship
Reference
1:1 - 2:14
2:15 - 2:27
2:28 - 5:3
5:4 - 5:21
Division
Conditions
for Fellowship
Cautions
to Fellowship
Characteristics
of Fellowship
Consequences
Topic
Meaning of Fellowship
Manifestations of Fellowship
Abiding in God’s Light
Abiding in God’s Love
Time
Written in Ephesus around 90 AD
September 22, 2015
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8. Memory Verse
1 John 1:9
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

9. Memory Verse 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.
IF w c o s
He i f a j
2 f u o s
A t c u f a u
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

10. Last Week Welcome IBC Men’s Ministry Overview MOB Overview
Components
Meetings
Schedule
Website
Confidentiality
2015 – 2016 Overview
1 John Overview
Small Group Meetings
September 22, 2015
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11. Gospel according to John
Purpose
John 20:30-31
30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
September 22, 2015
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12. 1 John Purposes Pastoral:
- “that you too may have fellowship” (1 John 1:3)
- “that your joy may be full” (1 John 1:4)
- “that you may not sin” (1 John 2:1)
- “that you may know you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13)
Polemic:
- “concerning those trying deceive you” (1 John 2:26)
- “make sure no one deceives you” (1 John 3:7)
- “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1-3)
September 22, 2015
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13. This Week Overview (continued) Introduction 1 John 1:1-4
Walk in the Light 1 John 1:5-7
Confession of Sin 1 John 1:8-2:2
Obedience to His Commandments
1 John 2:3-6
September 22, 2015
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14. 1 John 1:1-4 (ESV) Introduction
1  That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
September 22, 2015
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15. 1 John 1:5-7 (ESV) Walk in the Light
5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
September 22, 2015
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16. 1 John 1:8 - 2:2 (ESV) Confession of Sin
8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
September 22, 2015
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17. Obedience to His Commandments
1 John 2:3-6 (ESV)
Obedience to His Commandments
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.
September 22, 2015
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18. Observation & Interpretation
1 John 1:1 - 2:6 (ESV)
Observation & Interpretation
Word of Life – It is revealed in Christ
God is Light – It is experienced when we put our trust in him
The shared fellowship of Christ – What He gives, what we get, what we lose
Testing the Truth
September 22, 2015
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19. Word of Life Unique introduction by John on the Incarnate word
A 60 year-old message that doesn’t lose its impact
Key Terms:
Word: logos; a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a speech (Roman consideration: a controlling reason for the universe)
Manifested: phaneroó; to make visible, make clear
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

20. God is Light Light as a metaphor - amazing Key Terms
5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Light as a metaphor - amazing
Key Terms
Light: phós; light, a source of light
Confess: homologeó; to speak the same, to agree
Sin: hamartia; a sin, failure. Literally missing the mark.
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

21. Shared Fellowship Word of Life – it is revealed in Christ
What He gives:
What we get:
What we lose:
Key terms:
Advocate: paraklétos; Called to one’s aid; intercessor
Propitiation/Satisfaction: hilasmos; a propitiation, atoning sacrifice (Wiersbe: satisfying God’s Holy Law)
Perfected: teleioó; to bring to an end, to complete, perfect
An extremely important factor in our experience of the life that is real: that factor is honesty.
We must be honest with ourselves, honest with others, and honest with God. - Wiersbe
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

22. Testing the Truth A number of truth testing claims…
If we say that we have fellowship
If we say that we have no sin
If we say that we have not sinned
By this we know that we have come to know Him
By this we know that we are in Him
Sincere: sine (without) + cera (wax)
September 22, 2015
Real: 1 John 1:1 - 2:6

23. Application & Discussion
1 John 1:1 - 2:6 (ESV)
Application & Discussion
Word of Life – It is revealed in Christ
God is Light – It is experienced when we put our trust in him
The shared fellowship of Christ – What He gives, what we get, what we lose
Testing the Truth
Wiersbe questions: 6, 10, 12, 13
September 22, 2015
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24. Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer September 22, 2015
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25. Small Groups Introduction of Small Group Leaders
A – Robert Ours & Scott Trammell (A201)
B – Joel Benson & Essex Long (B209)
C – Lowell Mininger & Jim Meisinger (B203)
D – Tim Osburne & Web Tileston (Lobby Conf Rm)
E – Terry Young & Kirk Streitmater (B205)
F – Rick Oliver & Paul Logan (B213)
Assignment of Men to Small Groups
Small Groups Meetings
Bible Study
Prayer
September 22, 2015
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26. John’s Purpose 1 John xxx xx xxx September 22, 2015
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27. Meeting Outline Core Competencies Schedule Resources Outline
Memory verse
Lesson
Small Group Dismissal
September 22, 2015
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28. MOB Components Bible Study Prayer Fellowship Individual Small Group
Large Group
Prayer
Fellowship
September 22, 2015
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29. Meeting Format
Before Tuesday Individual Prayer & Study; Small Group activities encouraged
6:15 – 6:45 PM Leaders’ Prayer and Preparation Meeting
(Choir/Seminar Room W102)
6:45 – 7:10 PM Food & Fellowship (Choir/Seminar Room W102)
7:10 – 7:45 PM Large Group Meeting (Choir/Seminar Room W102)
7:45 – 8:45 PM Small Group Meetings (Assigned Rooms – see website)
The Host Small Group designated for each meeting is responsible for providing light refreshments (snacks), room set-up, and clean-up.
September 22, 2015
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30. Code of Confidentiality
“What is said in the MOB stays in the MOB.”
Members of the MOB adhere to a strict code of confidentiality so we can build the mutual respect and trust required for honest openness (transparency) and effective accountability.
This means that you may NOT share any information that another brother might share in the MOB without first getting his permission in advance. This is important for building heathy, strong, lasting relationships.
September 22, 2015
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31. 2015 – 2016 Overview 1 John “Fellowship Barometer”
2 Peter “Poison in the Pew”
2 John “Bolt the Door”
3 John “Open the Door”
Jude “Fight for the Faith”
Daniel “Dreams”
September 22, 2015
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32. Fellowship Barometer 1 John Overview God is Light God is Love
God is Life
September 22, 2015
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33. God is Light Walk in Light Regularly confess sins Proof: Roadblocks:
Continuous cleansing
Christ defends us
Proof:
Obedience (God’s commandments)
Love (others)
Roadblocks:
Love of the World
False Teachings
September 22, 2015
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34. God is Love Walk in Love Our Model: Jesus Christ Results:
No love, no fellowship with God
Love must be practical (actions > words)
Giving, not getting
Unconditional
Our Model: Jesus Christ
Met spiritual needs
Met physical needs
Results:
Free of self-condemnation
Confidence before God
September 22, 2015
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35. God is Life Fellowship with God means
you will possess His quality of life
Spiritual life begins with spiritual birth
(John 3:1-15)
Spiritual birth begins with faith in Jesus Christ
Faith in Jesus Christ infuses us with love
September 22, 2015
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36. Conclusion One who walks in fellowship with God
will walk in light, love, and life.
September 22, 2015
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37. Epistle vs. Letter Public reading vs. personal Elements:
1 John = Epistle
2 & 3 John = Letters
Elements:
Sender’s Name
Recipients’ Name
Greeting
Prayer wish and/or thanksgiving
Body of letter
Final greeting and farewell
1 John = “General Epistle”
September 22, 2015
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38. Author Since the Apostle John’s name is NOT in the epistle
How can we be sure he wrote it?
External Evidence
Internal Evidence
September 22, 2015
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39. External Evidence From the beginning, universally received
without dispute as authoritative
“Ioannou A” (“First of John”)
All Greek and Latin church fathers, e.g.:
Clement of Rome (d. AD 99)
Polycarp (AD , knew John as a youth)
Papias (AD )
Irenaeus (AD 130 – 202, knew Polycarp as a youth)
Origen (d. AD 254)
Didache (early church manual)
Muratorian Canon
NT books recognized as Scripture c. AD 200
8th century manuscript
Printed in AD 1740 by L.A. Muratori
September 22, 2015
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40. Internal Evidence Eyewitness indicators (cf. 1 John 1:1-3; 4:14)
“we” (apostles)
“you” (readers)
“they” (false teachers)
Author obviously well-known by readers
Style & vocabulary (syntax) similar to Gospel
similar phrases
limited Greek vocabulary
frequent contrast of opposites (e.g. light vs. dark)
Similarities > Differences
Supports universal tradition
September 22, 2015
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41. Opposition John the Elder (“Presbyter”) Not a big problem
Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History (AD 323)
Interpretation of a statement by Papias
Not a big problem
May be the same person
September 22, 2015
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42. The Apostle John
Jesus’ “inner circle” (Luke 8:51, 9:28; Matthew 17:1, 26:37)
Entrusted to care for Jesus’ mother, Mary (John 19:26-27)
“the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7,20)
“Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17, Luke 9:51-56)
Church leader in Jerusalem (Acts 8:14)
Church “pillar” (Galatians 2:9)
Left Jerusalem before destruction (AD 70)
Ministered in/around Ephesus in Roman Province of Asia (Turkey)
7 churches (The Revelation 2-3)
Last living Apostle and intimate friend of Jesus
Wrote:
Gospel (c. AD )
1 2 3 John (c. AD )
The Revelation (c. AD 95)
September 22, 2015
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43. John’s Ministry TimelineAD
28 – 30 With Jesus during His public ministry on earth
30 – 70 Apostle in Jerusalem
66 – 70 Jewish Rebellion; 70 Romans destroy Jerusalem
70 – 95 In Ephesus (Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Eusebius)
81 – 96 Domitian, Emperor of Rome
95 – 96 Domitian persecutes Christians; John exiled to Patmos
96 – 100 John back in Ephesus until death
September 22, 2015
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44. All within 100 miles of Ephesus
Seven Churches in Asia
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea
Ephesus
All within 100 miles of Ephesus
September 22, 2015
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45. Seven Churches in Asia
September 22, 2015

46. False Teachings Predicted by the Apostle Paul (Acts 20:28-31)
Syncretism
Mix of Greek philosophy & eastern mysticism (Egypt, Syria, Persia)
Extreme pluralism (“many paths to truth”)
Gnosticism (gnosis = “knowledge”; secret knowledge)
Plato: Matter is Evil, Spirit is Good
Docetic Gnosticism (dokein = “seem”)
Jesus was Christ, but only seemed to have a physical body (allusion)
Pure Spirit only (denied the Incarnation & Jesus’ humanity)
Cerinthian Gnosticism (named after Cerinthus, c. AD 100)
Jesus was a mere man (denied Jesus’ divinity)
Christ came upon Jesus at baptism & departed before crucifixion
Results:
Harsh treatment of body
Licentious (immoral) living
September 22, 2015
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47. 1 John Themes Joy (1 John 1:4) Holiness (1 John 2:1)
Assurance (1 John 5:13)
“Litmus test” of a true Christian
September 22, 2015
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48. Assurance Assurance through abiding in Christ Results Mutual Abiding
(1 John 2:28)
Regeneration
Practice of Righteousness
Righteousness manifested in love
Results
Fellowship
Hope: Full conformance when Jesus appears
(1 John 3:1-3)
Mutual Abiding
Believer in God + God in Believer = Assurance
September 22, 2015
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49. 1 John Circular Chain Love for others comes from love for God
Love for God arises out of obedience to His commandments
(1 John 5:2-3)
Obedience to God results in Faith in His Son
(1 John 5:4-5)
Faith in Jesus; Christ before/at baptism & at/after death
(1 John 5:6-8)
Divine witness to Christ is worthy of complete belief
(1 John 5:9-13)
Belief produces confident access to God in prayer
(1 John 5:14-17)
Intercessory prayer is a manifestation of love for others
(complete circle)
September 22, 2015
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50. Epilogue Epilogue (1 John 5:18-21) Conclusions:
Sin is a threat to fellowship (Romans 6)
Stand with God against the Satanic World system
The Incarnation produces
true knowledge & communion with Christ
Since Jesus is true God and eternal life,
avoid the lure of any substitutes
September 22, 2015
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