I. Test #1- Faith. a. This faith believes and depends on certain things (5:1). b. This faith is a result of being born again (5:1). c. This faith isn't mere intellectual belief (5:1).
II. Test #2- Love. a. This love mimics God's love (4:11). b. This love is not sentimental but action oriented (3:18). c. This love is connected with faith (5:1-3). d. This love is a necessary test (5:2).
III. Test #3- Obedience. a. This obedience is a proof of love and faith (5:2). b. This obedience is not burdensome (5:3).
IV. The Final Result of Being Born of God: Victory. a. This victory is because we are born of God (5:4). b. This victory is by faith (5:4). c. This victory overcomes the world (5:5).
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