2. Encouragement for All 1 John 2:12-14

3. Encouragement for the Family of God What was shared was hard What he was going to share required their attention & was for family. He reminded them of the joys and responsibility of being in the family.

4. Encouragement for the Family of God Children – You are in the Family 2 words used Teknia – a child who is dearly loved; one endeared Paidia – a child still under authority for discipline & training

5. Encouragement for the Family of God All believers fall under this first phase. We are all both dearly loved by the Father and under his authority. There is both security and significance here.

6. Encouragement for the Family of God Understanding & grasping this position is critical! 1. It will shape our view of God and the effectiveness of our growth. 2. We learn to live in God’s forgiveness. 3. He begins our discipline and training program.

7. Encouragement for the Family of God We are always children of God…but…we don’t have to remain childish. “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways”. 1Corinthians 13:11

8. Encouragement for the Family of God Fathers - Pateras – An ancestor or progenitor; One advanced in years. -Possesses a knowledge of Christ gained through experience. - Maturity & growth - Where all believers look toward. - Still maturing children of God.

9. Encouragement for the Family of God Young Men or Youth - Known for: Strength – battle context Vision Acts 2:17; 5;10

10. Encouragement for the Family of God - Victorious through subduing. - God’s word has priority in their lives. - Overcame those who were threatening the family.

11. Encouragement for the Family of God Youth not to be despised, but used to be an example. “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe”. 1Timothy 4:12

12. Encouragement for the Family of God Are you in the Family? Are you secure in his forgiveness & love? How are you gaining victories as God strengthens you through the application of his word?

13. Encouragement for the Family of God How are you allowing your maturity to settle others? How are you fighting complacency, continuing to grow, even in maturity?