April 19, 2020 -- The Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday: The Second Sunday of Easter


Date: April 19, 2020


Text: 1 John 5:7-8


Theme: The Three that Testify


I. We have overcome the world


A. We are born of God through our Baptism


B. Faith is our victory — This is the work of the Spirit


C. We believe Jesus (a man) is the Son of God


II. Jesus came by water and blood


A. Water is a work of the Spirit — Jesus is spirit


B. Blood is the life of man — Jesus is flesh


C. Jesus rose in the flesh and now reigns at the right hand


III. The Spirit now testifies


A. Jesus is ascended


B. His witness is now the work of the Holy Spirit


C. The Spirit works through means: Himself, water and blood


IV. The Three that Testify


A. The Spirit works through the Word


B. The Spirit brings new birth through Baptism


C. The Spirit brings Jesus’ body and blood through the Supper


V. The Three agree


A. Baptism reflects our spiritual nature


B. The Lord’s Supper reflects our flesh fleshly nature


C. The Word and Spirit are the foundation of both