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1 John 3:10–15 (NKJV) John has just finished speaking of the manner of love with which the Father has loved us. Having sent His Son as the propitiation for our sins, God has demonstrated tremendous love for the people of the world, making a way for our salvation. While John ended the last passage with … Continue reading Because We Love the Brethren

1 John 3:1–9 (NKJV) John has just finished a discussion of the shortness of time until the coming of Jesus. In light of that, he encouraged believers to abide in Him, being mindful to be ever closer to Christ as His return approaches. That instruction is here followed up by another admonition to reflect the … Continue reading What Manner of Love

1 John 2:18–29 (NKJV) John has just warned the readers to persevere in the faith, not allowing themselves to be deceived. The danger of walking with God for years and then falling away is real, and John longs for his disciples to serve God all the way to the end. Now, he takes that theme … Continue reading Abide in Him

1 John 2:12–17 (NKJV) John’s previous discussion to walk in the light, keeping God’s commandments, is followed up here with a discussion of the need to avoid the world, even avoiding all of its sinful temptations. This admonition is in light of the fact that they know the truth and are forgiven of their sins, … Continue reading All That Is In The World

1 John 2:3–11 (NKJV) John has just encouraged all souls to walk in the light of Jesus Christ. He wrote the previous passage to give all people the opportunity for salvation. Now, John moves into further traits that should be evident in the life of a believer. 3 Now by this we know that we know … Continue reading Knowing Him

1 John 1:5–2:2 (NKJV) John continues his discussion of the validity of the gospel, especially in light of heresy and false teaching within the church far too often. His imagery of dark and light represents the darkness of sin and the light of God's love. 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him … Continue reading Walk in the Light

1 John 1:1–4 (NKJV) John pens his first letter to the church, and begins abruptly with a statement of the subject matter concerning the validity of the gospel. This gospel is powerful proof of God's grace and a source of great joy. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we … Continue reading That Your Joy May Be Full

2 Peter 3:1–18 (NKJV) Peter has just finished discussing the danger of false prophets and the judgment to which they will be subjected. He has made it clear that only following the word of God is efficacious in maintaining one's salvific relationship with Christ. 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in … Continue reading A Thief in the Night