Confidence at the Coming of Christ (1 John, Part 19)

Written by Sarah Wootten You were caught red-handed. You thought no one was watching, but moms always know. She walked into the kitchen right as your hand was pulling the cookie out of the cookie jar. There was no escape. There was no excuse. You couldn’t blame it on your siblings. It was all your … Continue reading Confidence at the Coming of Christ (1 John, Part 19)

Do I Need to Listen to Bible Teachers? (1 John, Part 17)

By Sarah Wootten Do we actually need teachers in the church? You might think that’s a silly question, but seriously, do we need teachers? For those of you who attend a local church regularly, you can’t imagine a Sunday without someone preaching. But others may say, “I have a Bible and prayer. Why do I … Continue reading Do I Need to Listen to Bible Teachers? (1 John, Part 17)

The Promise of Life Everlasting (1 John, Part 16)

By Sarah Wootten “Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life,” (1 John 2:24-25, ESV). The Greek word for “abide” … Continue reading The Promise of Life Everlasting (1 John, Part 16)

A Particular Love That Encourages the Soul (1 John, Part 12)

By Joey Carroll Last week, we considered the difference between man’s love and God’s love.  Man’s love is almost always a “because of” love, and God’s love is always an “in spite of” love. God’s love is selfless and serving that genuinely seeks the good of the one loved. As we continue in 1 John, … Continue reading A Particular Love That Encourages the Soul (1 John, Part 12)