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Something Old, Something New

Fresh Life Church • Aug 11, 2025 • 51 min

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Summary

In Something Old, Something New, Pastor Levi Lusko begins a study through 1 John, reminding believers that truth is objective and anchored in the physical, historical reality of Jesus Christ rather than shifting feelings or cultural trends. As an eyewitness who walked, ate, and lived with Jesus, John invites us into genuine fellowship with God and one another, where complete joy is found. By walking in God's light, confessing our sin honestly, and committing to authentic Christian community, we experience continuous cleansing and unwavering assurance in Christ.

Themes

Objective Truth vs. Subjective FeelingThe Incarnation of Jesus ChristWalking in the LightConfession and ForgivenessChristian Fellowship and CommunityFullness of Joy

Pastor's Points

1.

Wrong believing leads to wrong living.

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Your joy can be fuller than it is right now.

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Because he came in a body, we can be forgiven for what we do in ours.

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Growing in joy is not possible by yourself.

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God can bring beauty out of difficulty.

Key Points

1.
Wrong believing leads to wrong living.
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Your joy can be fuller than it is right now through deep fellowship with God.
3.
Because Jesus came in a physical body, we can be forgiven for what we do in ours.
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Growing in Christian joy is not possible in isolation; it requires authentic fellowship in community.
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God can bring spiritual beauty and purpose out of life's deepest difficulties.
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Truth is objective and grounded in the historical person of Jesus Christ rather than subjective feelings or preferences.
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The Apostle John presents eyewitness testimony of Jesus Christ as the physical embodiment of eternal life whom he heard, saw, and touched.
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God is pure light without any darkness, requiring believers to walk openly in the light to maintain true fellowship with Him and one another.

Sermon Moments

“When it comes to theology, if it's true, it's not new. And if it's new, it's not true.”

“The truth is not just what's presented in scripture. The truth is a person. His name is Jesus. He is the way. He is the truth. He is the life.”

“Wrong believing leads to wrong living. What we believe or do not believe about God always downstream in our life leads to a polluted life.”

“Because he came in a body, we can be forgiven for what we do in ours.”

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

“Growing in joy is not possible by yourself. You need people today. The invitation is to get in community.”

“What's not working in your life is there so He can work.”

This Week

Evaluate whether your personal beliefs align with the unchanging truth of God's Word rather than shifting cultural trends or personal feelings.

Walk openly in the light by being honest with God and trusted believers about your personal struggles and shortcomings.

Practice regular confession of sin to God, receiving His faithful forgiveness and the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ.

Engage actively in a local church small group or community rather than trying to walk out your faith in isolation.

Seek a fresh filling of spiritual joy each day through continuous fellowship with God in prayer and Scripture.

Trust God in the midst of difficult or broken circumstances, believing He can bring beauty and purpose out of what seems broken.

Share the reliable, historical truth of Jesus Christ with someone in your life who is searching for real spiritual assurance.

Remember This

Eternal life and complete joy are found only through objective truth in the person of Jesus Christ, experienced in genuine fellowship with God and His church.

A Challenge for You

Turn away from sin and surrender your heart to Jesus in faith, receiving the assurance of eternal life and stepping into full fellowship with Him today.

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