<p>I JOHN 2: 1-2 Perfect Justice – Perfect Forgiveness T.B.C. 7/2/17</p><p>Intro: Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s Paper (“The 4 R’s” she speaks of will not remove the sin)</p><p>Today’s Text: I John 2: 1-2 v. 1 “My little children” – Very tender address from this elder Apostle, </p><p> and a reasonable thing to expect.</p><p>But think about what this might mean coming from a 32 year old as He addresses grown men!</p><p>John 13:33-35 This was etched into John’s heart forever! The flavor of this is all through his writings!</p><p>“that you may not sin” Aorist- “even one act of sin” (NOT living a course of sin)</p><p>“And if anyone does sin” Aorist- “even one act of sin” </p><p>( Not living like someone who never met Christ)</p><p>“advocate” Greek: Paracletos= “Someone called alongside to help” Legal term.</p><p>The counsel for the defense.</p><p>Ex. Funeral for a lawyer- “ A man that would represent himself in a court of law has a fool for a client!”</p><p>“Jesus Christ-righteous” No article (the) here; which stresses the quality of the person.</p><p>Ex. Art Dean- 50 years old - Had no eternal security till He saw </p><p> this verse and ,,,</p><p>Hebrews 7:25 “Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, </p><p> since He lives to make intercession for them.”</p><p>Art said,“It is not about if I am good enough to make it, it is about if He is good enough to take me there. His righteousness becomes mine.” </p><p>Saved by grace, held secure now by grace, and delivered safe into that eternal kingdom by grace.</p><p> v. 2 “and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins” </p><p>He satisfied the righteous standard of God’s holiness and purity by His death on the cross.</p><p>God’s forgiveness is based on justice. That judgement fell on Christ. Forgiveness does not ignore</p><p> the moral law but establishes it purpose, to let us see our need for a Savior.</p><p>“for the whole world” -enough done to provide salvation for everyone who is willing to turn to the Lord. </p>