Why John Wrote to Us

1 John 2:12-14

-- 12 I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake.

-- 13 I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.

-- I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one.

-- I write to you, little children, Because you have known the Father.

-- 14 I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.

-- I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.

12 - As spiritual babes, we need to know we are forgiven because of Jesus (security)

13 - Those who are mature in faith need to remember the One we know

13 - Young men, growing in Christ, must see the victory in following Christ by faith [1Cor.15:57]

13 - Babes in Christ need to also dwell on Who they know (relationship with God in Christ)

14 - Those mature in faith need to continue to treasure knowing Him  (don't give up, get cold)

14 - Young growing men in Christ must find continued strength in Christ, know what He says, and where they stand as victorious in Jesus!