The Cosmos Imperative
January 27, 2013 Series: Walking in the Light
Passage: 1 John 2:15–2:17
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THE COSMOS IMPERATIVE:
1 John 2:15-17
Pastor David Steele
I. THE __________________________ (1 John 2:15).
A. "DO NOT LOVE THE _______________ OR THE THINGS IN THE WORLD"
1. The Explanation of Cosmos
2. The Essence of Cosmos
The system that is ___________________ to God, His Word, and His ___________________________.Crooked and _____________________ (Phil. 2:15).___________ and opposed to Christ (John 7:7).Hollow and _____________________ philosophy (Col. 2:8).Fleeting and _____________
“but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19, ESV)
3. The Essentials of the Imperative
The _____________________ of the imperative.
The _____________________ of the imperative.
The _____________________ of the imperative.
The consequence of _____________________ the imperative.
II. THE _______________________ FOR THE IMPERATIVE (1 John 2:16-17).
A. The _________________________ of the World
1. The Desires of the Flesh.
2. The Desires of the Eyes
3. The Boastful Pride of Life.
B. The __________________________ of the World.
WHAT IS THE ANTIDOTE FOR SINFUL DESIRES?
1. Remember, this world is ________ your home (1 Pet. 2:11; Phil. 3:20).
2. Remember who you are in _________________ (2 Cor. 5:17).
3. Remember where your __________________ lies (Jas. 4:4).
4. Remember that the wisdom of the world is ____________________ (1 Cor. 1:20).
5. Remember to _________________ the flesh by the power of the Spirit (Col. 3:5-10).
6. Refuse to allow the world to put the ____________________ on you (Rom. 12:1-2).
7. Remember to __________________ from the passions of flesh (1 Pet. 2:11).
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