[Sunday Teaching] Exile Atmosphere -- 1 Peter 4:7-9 -- The Grace Of Exile #21
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Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Outworkings (1 John 5:1–5)
Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Outworkings
(1 John 5:1–5)
John knew the truthfulness of the gospel message and watched Jesus' life, and heard His teaching. He witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection and had seen the gospel flood the world after Jesus' ascension. And, over time, John had discovered what the gospel does inside a believer. He knew the gospel message is true, but had also come to discover some of its outworkings. (9 Minutes/2400 Words)
Read moreHow God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Agree With God About How Love Works (1 John 4:19–21)
How God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Agree With God About How Love Works
(1 John 4:19–21)
First, we must recognize all our love is a response to His. We love because He first loved us (19). So God's love comes first to us before it goes anywhere else. He is the great initiator. (5 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreHow God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Let Love Have Its Perfect Work in You (1 John 4:17–18)
How God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Let Love Have Its Perfect Work in You
(1 John 4:17–18)
In this section of 1 John, we are learning to let God's love have its perfect work in us (1 John 4:13-21). Last week we considered the importance of growing in an understanding of God's love (4:13-16). Today, John will explain to us how God's love is perfected in us (4:17-18). (5 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreHow God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Know the Trinitarian Love of God (1 John 4:13–16)
How God’s Love Is Perfected in You – Know the Trinitarian Love of God
(1 John 4:13–16)
When John wrote his gospel, he used a fascinating title when speaking of himself. He called himself, often, the disciple whom Jesus loved. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreThe Origin of Truth and Love - Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)
The Origin of Truth and Love - Love One Another
(1 John 4:7-12)
Once again, John takes us back to a main theme of his: let us love one another. He's not like Paul, who was more linear in his arguments. Instead, John is systematically spiraling in his logic. He's introduced love, talked about it a fair bit, but is now ready to do a deep dive. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreThe Origin of Truth and Love - 3 Tests for Messages You Hear (1 John 4:2-6)
The Origin of Truth and Love - 3 Tests for Messages You Hear
(1 John 4:2-6)
Last week we considered the importance of not believing every message we hear, but testing them to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1). Today we will look at three questions we can ask of the messages we hear. Each question is a test designed to see if the message is from God. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreThe Origin of Truth and Love - Test Messages You Hear (1 John 4:1)
The Origin of Truth and Love - Test Messages You Hear
(1 John 4:1)
John thought of God like a great mountain from which life flows. He is the source of life. Love and light and truth and righteousness all flow from Him. (4 Minutes, 1000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Jesus Made A Loving Family
Jesus Made A Loving Family
Archival Post
Against this backdrop of societal change, along with pressure against the Christian faith, it is crucial for believers to understand and embrace the family of Christ. More than ever, the church must demonstrate family life.
Read moreA Healthy Heart Before God - A Basic Description of the Uncondemned Heart (1 John 3:23-24)
A Healthy Heart Before God - A Basic Description of the Uncondemned Heart
(1 John 3:23-24)
John has been helping us learn to deal with our hearts when they condemn us (3:19-20). He has shown us what happens when God sets our hearts free of condemnation (3:21-22). Now John will describe the uncondemned life and heart. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)
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