By Joey Carroll Last week I left you beholding the greatest of all spiritual truths – if you have been born again, you are a child of God. We lack the vocabulary to describe the wonder and joy of our new birth. It is totally a work of the grace and power of God, and … Continue reading Behold What Great Love, Part 2 (1 John, Part 21)
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Behold What Great Love (1 John, Part 20)
By Joey Carroll Where we are blessed to live, there are many things to behold with the eyes. Every time I cross over the river driving into Scottsboro, I take a quick look to behold the beauty, especially if it is near sunset. I have visited many places, but few compare to the beauty of … Continue reading Behold What Great Love (1 John, Part 20)
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)
The Teaching of the Spirit (1 John, Part 18)
Written by Sarah Wootten Last week, we looked at an interesting verse in 1 John. It says, “But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it … Continue reading The Teaching of the Spirit (1 John, Part 18)
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)
1 John 2:18-24 (1 John, Part 15)
By Cody Anderson Pray and ask for a fresh, unbiased mind as you read 1 John 2:18-24. Don’t bring any of your preconceived notions about words in the text. Let the words say what they say. Humble yourself to heed the words. In verse 18, we come across three terms that we need to make … Continue reading 1 John 2:18-24 (1 John, Part 15)
1 John 2:15-17 (1 John, Part 14)
By Cody Anderson Read 1 John 2:15-17. Let me start by saying that if you are having doubts about your salvation, this passage provides a good test. Paul says in Philippians 2:12 that we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. Then he goes on to give some tests of your … Continue reading 1 John 2:15-17 (1 John, Part 14)
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)
How Do You Define Love? (1 John, Part 11)
By Joey Carroll Before continuing, let me invite you to read 1 John 2:7-11. It teaches how saving faith and genuine love are inseparable. For the Christian, love is the defining characteristic that distinguishes them as followers of the Lord Jesus. We are saved by His love, and we are called to love with that … Continue reading How Do You Define Love? (1 John, Part 11)
Have You Started Walking Yet? (1 John, Part 10)
By Joey Carroll A meme popped up on my social media feed the other day that hurt my feelings a little bit, even though I laughed. It was a picture of Kermit the Frog with a disappointed look on his face as he gazed out of a window. And the caption above him read, “This … Continue reading Have You Started Walking Yet? (1 John, Part 10)
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