By Joey Carroll As we continue in the letter of 1 John, we need to realize the type of preacher that John is in this letter. He would not last long in most pulpits today because John never paints in the color of gray. For John, everything is black or white. There is no middle … Continue reading God is Light (1 John, Part 6)
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The Message Is… (1 John, Part 5)
By Joey Carroll In 1 John, John is busy about proclaiming a message, but it is certainly no insignificant message. It is THE message that leads to true and everlasting joy in our lives, and it is THE message that, if received, gives us true and everlasting fellowship with God. And that message is about … Continue reading The Message Is… (1 John, Part 5)
Joy in the Fellowship (1 John, Part 4)
By Sarah Wootten Read 1 John 1:1-4. Have you ever experienced forgiveness after committing a grievous sin against someone? Maybe you were unloving towards a relative in their greatest moment of need. Or perhaps you lied about a friend in an effort to save yourself. After recognizing your sin, you knew you needed to seek … Continue reading Joy in the Fellowship (1 John, Part 4)
The Eternal Son (1 John, Part 3)
By Sarah Wootten Read 1 John 1:1-4. When was the last time you pondered the idea of eternity? Have you ever thought about something having no beginning and no end? If you’re like me, it probably takes you about two minutes before you are utterly confused. It is very difficult for us time-bound humans surrounded … Continue reading The Eternal Son (1 John, Part 3)
These Things (1 John, Part 2)
By Joey Carroll Every book of the Bible is written to a particular group of people with a particular purpose in mind. John is very clear in his intentions in writing his five books of the Bible. Near the end of the Gospel of John, he writes in John 20:30-31, “Therefore many other signs Jesus … Continue reading These Things (1 John, Part 2)
The Wise Old Elder (1 John, Part 1)
By Joey Carroll Over the next few weeks as the Lord allows, we will study the letter of 1 John. Let’s begin this journey by getting to know the author. Under the influence of the Holy Spirit, John wrote five New Testament books: The Gospel of John, 1, 2, 3 John, and Revelation. His writing … Continue reading The Wise Old Elder (1 John, Part 1)
Preparation
By Cody Anderson At the core of Advent lies the theological imperative of preparation—a theme deeply intertwined with the biblical narratives of prophets and forerunners who heralded the Messiah's arrival. John the Baptist, an iconic figure in the Advent narrative, epitomizes the call to prepare the way for the Lord. His voice echoed Isaiah's prophecy, … Continue reading Preparation
The Promise
By Cody Anderson We pause in our series of First John to focus on the Advent of Christ. Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. It heralds a timeless promise that was centuries in the making and is eternally significant. It looks at the supernatural fulfillment of both ancient prophecies and a promise. This … Continue reading The Promise
Confused By Doctrine
By Sarah Wootten We’ve been looking at the topic of the confused man – someone who believes they have a right relationship with God, and yet are dead in their sins. The Bible is clear that someone can be confused by his actions and wrongly believe that his good deeds save him. Or a person … Continue reading Confused By Doctrine
The Man Confused by Knowledge
By Sarah Wootten Last week, we began studying different ways that people can be confused about their salvation. A confused man is someone who thinks he is a Christian, but in reality, he is dead in his sins. We looked at the man who thought his actions could save him and make himself right in … Continue reading The Man Confused by Knowledge
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