05 The Spiritual Stages of Believers

1 John 2:12-14
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for His Name’s sake.
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children, because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
(ESV)

1. Little Children: Forgiveness and Paternal Knowledge (vv 12, 13c)

2. Fathers: Deep Knowledge of the Eternal God (vv 13a, 14a)

3. Young Men: Strength and Victory (vv 13b, 14b)