“THE LIFELINE”                                       August 4, 2024

I John 2:12-14, The Lifeline Anchors Us

Throughout our journey of spiritual DEVELOPMENT.

• “come to know” = ἐγνώκατε

Through spiritual INFANCY & CHILDHOOD.

(vs. 12 & 14a) ¹² I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name… ^14a I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father.

• “children” = τεκνία & παιδία

Through spiritual ADOLESCENCE.

(vs. 13b & 14c) ^13b I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one… ^14c I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

• “young men” = νεανίσκοι

Through spiritual ADULTHOOD.

(vs. 12 & 14a) ¹² I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name… ^14a I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father.

• “fathers” = πατέρες

BEING, GROWING, SHARING

“Crossroads Family Church… where life meets faith”