2 John 7–13 (NKJV) John has just opened his letter to the elect lady with an admonition to obey the long-standing commandment to love one another. Now, he moves into a warning against antichrists and deceivers. 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the … Continue reading Beware the AntiChrist
Speak Now
April 11, 2021 Isaiah 58:1–14 (NKJV) 1 “Cry aloud, spare not;Lift up your voice like a trumpet;Tell My people their transgression,And the house of Jacob their sins. There is a need for a vocal peopleYou can be vocal in many waysDirect CommunicationActivismPrayer 2 Yet they seek Me daily,And delight to know My ways,As a nation … Continue reading Speak Now
To The Elect Lady
2 John 1–6 (NKJV) As John begins this second letter to the elect lady and other believers, he continues to speak of love and build on the concept of holiness as he did in the previous letter. John's first letter spoke specifically of the love of God and one another, and the importance of living … Continue reading To The Elect Lady
This is Our Confidence
1 John 5:14–21 (NKJV) The last passage talked about the great blessing of eternal life that comes from knowing the Son of God. John moves here into the confidence that comes from the relationship with Christ. He then admonishes the readers to shun idol worship. 14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, … Continue reading This is Our Confidence
He Who Has the Son Has Life
1 John 5:6–13 (NKJV) John spoke in the last passage about love and the victory that has overcome the world, our faith. He now moves to a discussion of the saving, life-giving power of the sacrifice of Christ and our relationship with Him. 6 This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only … Continue reading He Who Has the Son Has Life
The Victory That Has Overcome the World
1 John 4:17–5:5 (NKJV) In the previous passage, John delivered his pivotal "God is love" discussion, and encouraged believers to love one another, because love is of God. In this passage, John continues his emphasis on love and also begins to lift up the powerful victory found in faith in Jesus Christ. 17 Love has been … Continue reading The Victory That Has Overcome the World
Love is of God
1 John 4:7–16 (NKJV) John has discussed in the last passage the need to avoid sin and to live in righteousness, striving to never sin again. In this passage, John addresses the true mark of Godliness, the love of God. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves … Continue reading Love is of God
Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before) 5
April 4, 2021 Story #5: the greatest comeback ever (He is Risen) 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.Matthew 28:5–6 … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before) 5
Test the Spirits: Greater is He!
1 John 3:24–4:6 (NKJV) John has just finished speaking of the need for Christians to operate in love and truth. He spoke of keeping God’s commandments and loving one another. Now he moves into a discussion of keeping the commandments and testing the spirits. 24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading Test the Spirits: Greater is He!
Love in Deed and in Truth
1 John 3:16–23 (NKJV) After writing about living righteously and loving one another, John here digs deeper into the reach of love described previously. Here, he describes the depth of love God had for mankind in the redemption and the appropriate response to that love from the redeemed. 16 By this we know love, because He … Continue reading Love in Deed and in Truth
Devoted To You 