El sermón de Joel Coyoc, titulado "Hijitos para esto les Escribo," se centra en la enseñanza de 1 Juan 2:1-6, abordando la relación entre el pecado, el abogado que tenemos en Cristo y la evidencia de conocer a Dios a través de la obediencia. Coyoc argumenta que el propósito del apóstol Juan en escribir la carta es preparar a los creyentes para que no pequen, y en caso de caer, sepan que tienen a Jesucristo como abogado ante el Padre. Se hace hincapié en la importancia de guardar los mandamientos de Dios, lo que demuestra auténtica fe, y se cita la necesidad de vivir en victoria sobre el pecado, apoyándose en el poder de Cristo para mantener la santidad. Las referencias a la propiciación de Cristo y su justicia resaltan la doctrina de la expiación limitada, significativa en la teología reformada, dejando claro que la justicia perfecta requerida por Dios solo se encuentra en Cristo.
Key Quotes
“Les escribo para que no pequen; y si alguno hubiere pecado, abogado tenemos para con el Padre a Jesucristo el justo.”
“En esto sabemos que nosotros le conocemos, si guardamos sus mandamientos.”
“El que dice que permanece en él, debe andar como él anduvo.”
“Recuerda que si has pecado, no te quedes derrotado, porque tenemos un abogado.”
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father, and He is the propitiation for our sins, offering forgiveness and grace.
In 1 John 2:1-6, the Apostle John writes to believers to assure them that although they will struggle with sin, there is provision for their failures. He emphasizes that if anyone sins, they have an advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous, who intercedes on their behalf. This intercession is rooted in the fact that Christ is the propitiation for our sins, meaning that His sacrifice appeases God's wrath and reconciles us to the Father. Therefore, it is essential for Christians to recognize their continual need for grace while also striving to live righteously, as our understanding of grace inspires a desire to obey God's commands.
1 John 2:1-2, Romans 3:23-24, Hebrews 7:25
We know we are in Christ if we keep His commandments and truly show love for others.
The Apostle John provides a clear criterion in 1 John 2:3-5 for knowing if we know Him: 'And by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.' This means that genuine knowledge of Christ is not merely intellectual agreement, but it transforms our behavior. A true believer exhibits obedience to God's Word, which reflects a deep love for Him. This love is perfected in those who keep His commandments, highlighting that true faith is evidenced by active obedience and is characterized by love toward our brothers and sisters in Christ, as Jesus instructed us to love one another as He loved us.
1 John 2:3-5, John 13:34-35, Romans 13:10
Loving one another is essential because it demonstrates our true discipleship and reflects God's love for us.
In John 13:35, Jesus states, 'By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.' This indicates that love is the defining mark of a true Christian community. In 1 John 2:9-11, John emphasizes that anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in darkness, highlighting that love is integral to the believer’s identity. When believers love each other, they not only fulfill Christ's command but also reflect the love of God that was made manifest in Christ's own sacrificial love. Such love creates a bond that glorifies God and serves as a powerful witness to the world.
John 13:35, 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 4:7-8
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