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Sons of God—Now! | Smith Wigglesworth Sermon

John says believers are already God’s children and looks forward to what will be revealed when Christ appears.

Sermon overview

The passage begins with the Father’s love. The assurance of belonging gives John a way to speak about hope and present conduct.

Notice the two time horizons in verse 2. John speaks of what believers are now and what they expect when they see Christ.

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Vince Baker came to Christ on July 9 at age 17. For his July 26 birthday, his grandmother gave him Albert Hibbert’s Smith Wigglesworth: The Secret of His Power.

Vince recalls that God spoke to him as he read about Wigglesworth’s life and ministry. The book shaped his own walk with God and the way he teaches about faith, prayer, and yielding to the Holy Spirit.

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What does it mean to be God’s children now?

John says believers are already God’s children and looks forward to what will be revealed when Christ appears.

How does this hope affect life today?

John connects the hope of seeing Christ with a desire for purity that reflects Him.