And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 1st John 2:3
1. Biblical Obedience is Relational: 1 John 2:3, John 14:21, John 15:10, John 15:14-15
2. Biblical Obedience is Intentional: 1 John 2:3, Psalm 119:1-8, Psalm 119:30, Psalm 119:44-48, Psalm 119:59-60, Psalm 119:101-102, Psalm 119:167-168, Psalm 119:178
3. Biblical Obedience is Personal: 1 John 2:3
a. Personal to the Lord: His Commandments to obey: 2 Samuel 12:7-9, Psalm 138:2, Matt. 24:35
b. Personal to His children: Our obedience to be judged: 2 Cor. 5:10, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Eight Characteristics in Intentional Obedience
1. God-honoring intentional obedience is birthed in desire: Psalm 119:1-8
2. God-honoring intentional obedience is established by personal resolve: Psalm 119:30
3. God-honoring intentional obedience is progressively consistent: Psalm 119:44-45
4. God-honoring intentional obedience is an exercise of the mind that moves the will: Psalm 119:59
5. God-honoring intentional obedience is never delayed obedience: Psalm 119:60
6. God-honoring intentional obedience is uncompromising in its practice: Psalm 119:101-102
7. God-honoring intentional obedience is practiced aware of God’s omniscience: Psalm 119:167-168
8. God-honoring intentional obedience is fully grace-dependent: Psalm 119:176