Gospel Encouragement -1 John

In the midst of John's challenging warnings and exhortations to ensure we know that we know God and have eternal life, he is sensitive to those for whom his letter may spark unnecessary doubt or discouragement.  So he pauses to offer up gospel encouragement with the assurance of several foundational blessings that belong to them in Christ.  Why is such gospel encouragement still important to hear and what effect should it have in our fellowship with God and with one another?  Pastor Harvey shares this gospel encouragement from 1 John 2:12-14 with us.