True or False
“Forgiven and Changed”
1 John 2:28-3:10

True or False
	The more money a person has, the more likely they are to be committed to Jesus.

True Followers…
	Walk like Jesus 
	Obey God’s commands to experience His love 
	Are not controlled by desires, driven by possessions, or stuck on status 
	Stick it out with the help of community and Jesus, who is God	
	Aren’t just forgiven – they are being changed! 

Changed = Freedom

1 John 2:28-3:10

True Followers (Children of God)		False Followers (Children of evil)
Abide in Jesus 					Don’t take Jesus seriously
Are ready for Jesus to return			Know who Jesus is, but live only for today

Is there anything that we are ashamed about?

There will be 2 events when Jesus comes back:
1.	Christians – The Judgment Seat of Christ 
2.	Unbelievers – The White Throne Judgment

Judgment Seat of Christ (Revelation 11:15-18; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
	Only for Christians 
	Our whole life will be reviewed (2 Corinthians 5:10)
	Will be public with family and friends watching (Romans 14:10-12, Luke 19:24)
There will be tears of regret, remorse, and shame
	Rewards will be given for good works of serving, use of talents, and generosity
	(Luke 14:14; 1 Corinthians 3:8)
	Heaven will not be the same for every believer (Hebrews 6:10)
Sins will NOT be judged; Jesus already paid for them
	The verdict: Not Guilty!	

White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-14, Acts 17:31, Hebrews 4:13)
	Only for unbelievers
	Will be too late to change your mind
	The “book” will be opened with everything
	(Daniel 7:9-10, Galatians 3:10, James 2:10, Romans 3:23)
	There will be no defense, no debate, no way out, no jury, no possibility of a second chance, no 		partiality, no forgiveness, no escape!
It will be like a horror movie
	The verdict: Guilty!

True Followers (Children of God)		False Followers (Children of evil)
Love like the Father 				Have no “family” resemblance 

Relationship with rules creates response.
Rules without relationship creates rebellion.

True Followers (Children of God)		False Followers (Children of evil)
Are not perfect or permissive			Indulge carelessly in whatever they want 
Don’t make sin a practice			Aren’t aware of making sin a practice 
Live sincerely and love deeply			Aren’t right with God, but act right

True followers…
		Aren’t just forgiven – they are being changed!