Hebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Read moreHow 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 moreWalk in Truth - Consider the Season (1 John 2:18-20)
I want you to think of Joseph in the section of John's writing we are entering into today. You see, when you come to Christ, there is a feeling of abundance. You are forgiven for your sin through Jesus' substitutionary death, connected to your Father in heaven, and a recipient of the Spirit. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
Read moreGod Is Light (1 John 1:5)
In 1 John 1:1-4, we read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group and, fearing the false teaching which sniped them off one by one, he lovingly rose up to communicate the truth to his beloved, his little children. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read more3 Protections for Today's Believers - Part 1 (1 John 2:18-27)
Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was favored by his father. So much so, he was given a position of power and privilege over his older brothers. God favored Joseph too. He gave him dreams that indicated he'd one day lead his brothers and parents. No one but Joseph believed these dreams, and his brothers despised him because of the favor both God and their father had shown him. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
Read moreGod Is Light, Part 1 (1 John 1:5-22)
We read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group and, fearing the false teaching which sniped them off one by one, he lovingly rose up to communicate the truth to his beloved, his little children. He would proclaim the True Vine, the real Jesus Christ, to them. He aimed to bring them into fellowship with the apostolic group and the truth they were licensed to preach. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreA Guide For The Climb – Chapter 10 – Steeled For Pilgrimage (Psalm 129)
In the earliest years of my walk with Christ, God placed me in a church with a rugged man for a pastor. He and his wife suffered much physical affliction but also chose pain for the mission of Christ. They were some of the toughest people I'd ever seen. It was apparent that their Christianity took strength, and that their Christianity made them strong. (15 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)
Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. Intermingled together, singular and indivisible, the eternal justice and joy of Jesus will color his kingdom. Forever, we will bask in the goodness and gladness of Christ. (1 Minute/400 Words)
Read moreThe Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)
Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreJesus Brought Our Great Salvation — Jesus Is Better #2 — Hebrews 1.5-2.4
Sermon notes for Hebrews 1:5-2:4.
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