BORNE ULTIMATUM

1 John 5:6-12

Pastor David Steele

I. THE _______________________ OF THE WITNESSES

1. God the __________________________

2. God the ___________________________

II. THE _______________ TESTIMONY

1. Jesus ____________ (v. 6).

2. Jesus came as a __________ from the Father (v. 10).

3. God gave us _______________ life (v. 11).

4. Jesus is the only ____________ of eternal life (v. 11).

III. THE ___________ FOR RESPONSE

1. __________________

2. _________________

Application
1. We receive the gift of eternal life by ______________.
2. We receive the gift of eternal life without __________.
3. Everyone who believes enjoys eternal life _________.

TRUTH POINT:
You must ____________ the testimony of God concerning
Christ in order to receive _______________________.

BORNE ULTIMATUM

1 John 5:6-12

Discussion Questions

1. Has anyone ever given you an ultimatum? Exactly what did it involve? Did it make you uncomfortable? Why or why not?

2. What is the job of someone who testifies?

3. Who are the two primary witnesses to the person and work of Jesus in 1 John 5:6-12? What are the
credentials of these witnesses?

4. What kind of testimony is presented that concerns Jesus Christ? Why is this testimony so crucial to
understand?

5. When faced with the testimony that concerns the Lord Jesus Christ, what are the only two responses? Discuss the consequences of these two responses?

6. What is the essence of the eternal life that the apostle John refers to?

7. How have you responded to the testimony that concerns Jesus Christ?

8. How can you share the "borne ultimatum" with someone this week?

9. Does the "born ultimatum" make you uncomfortable? Why or why not?