Chapter 5 concludes the Apostle’s letter to his family in Christ with encouragement that God-birthed faith in Jesus, the Son of God, overcomes all evil. It is this faith that is the victory because it culminates in eternal life with Father God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and every believer that ever lived. With such an affirming letter about eternal life andContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 5 (The Conclusion)”
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Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 4 (Against False Teaching)
There is an idiom that goes like this: “unable to see the forest for the trees”. In chapter 1 John 4, the Apostle John gives direction to see through a forest of various trees (so to speak) by simply looking up to the Source of life and love. Are you trying to sort out what’sContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 4 (Against False Teaching)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:5-10 (10 min)
What is it about us that wants to hide or diminish our faults? Have you ever considered that when we do so, we are lying to God and deceiving ourselves? There may be momentary comfort in cloaking your sin, but it is a sign of discord from God. Pride, deceit, fear and selfishness are part ofContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:5-10 (10 min)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:1-5 (10 min)
People want to improve themselves and their circumstances. Ever since the Garden of Eden, humanity has grasped for more illumination. Jesus warned people saying, “… take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness.” (Luke 11:35) Clearly, the Lord indicated there is a luminousness that is good and another that is evil.Continue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:1-5 (10 min)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1st John Overview (7 min)
Some things remain the same despite the generation, culture, language, and era. Imagine finding an ancient, affirming, instructional warning letter written by someone who loves the recipients, and the letter sounds like it applies to you and some of your friends. What do you do with it? Do you discuss it with others? Do you seriously consider the warnings? DoContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1st John Overview (7 min)”
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