1 John 5:13-21 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. 16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. 18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. Five Things God Wants You To Know: You can know that you have v. 13 I have written so that you may be sure that you possess eternal life. v. 13 Smalley I've written this letter… so that you will be assured and know without a doubt that you have eternal life. v. 13 TPT You can know that God v. 14-17 Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of God's willingness. George Mueller You can know that God v.18 You can know that you are in the midst of struggles. v. 19 You can through Jesus Christ. v. 20 We know that we have come to know Him 1 John 2:3 Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived Genesis 4:1 KJV Questions for Discipleship Groups or Personal Study Play truth or lie with your group. State 2 truths and 1 lie going around the circle guessing which is the lie for each person. How well does your group know one another? Read 1 John 5:13-21 noting the frequent use of the word “know.” How does v. 13 give us assurance regarding our afterlife? Do you have this assurance? How can v. 14 motivate you in prayer? What reassurance do you find in v. 18? Do you find it hard to believe this verse? Read 1 John 2:3. How have you experienced God recently? Is there something He has done in your life or said to you? How can your group help you to experience God more fully?