"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35)
Read moreArchival Post: A Picture of Love
A Picture of Love
Archival Post
Archival Post: Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Archival Post
Jesus Christ is the ultimate man. He is the One every believing man wants to emulate. We are bombarded daily with images and impressions and attitudes from society's popularized men, but none of them are worthy to loose Jesus' sandal strap.
Read moreJesus Famous Men Serve Their Homes for Christ
Every person on earth is shaped in some way by his or her father. While a male will contribute to a pregnancy, a father contributes to a legacy. Like the church, family is an entity created and designed by God, and fathers play a huge role in the development and leadership of the individual family. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)
Read moreHow To Love God's People -- Part 1 (1 John 3:11-12)
How To Love God's People
Part 1
(1 John 3:11-12)
In our last few studies of 1 John, we celebrated the glorious truth that God loves us so much that He decided to call all believers His children. In this next passage, 1 John 3:11-18, we have a much more difficult truth to digest. It's this: If God has made us into His spiritual family, we must love our spiritual siblings. Last week, you may have celebrated God's love for you, but you must struggle to show your love for others. This passage gives us practical help on how to demonstrate Christian love. (6 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreThe Test of a True Believer -- Love God's People (1 John 2:6-8)
The Test of a True Believer -- Love God's People
(1 John 2:6-8)
Here, we have the next claim. "Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked"(2:6). In this assertion, the person who said they were abiding in God should live a life resembling the life of Christ! It is astounding to think of living like Jesus, but John believes it possible. (9 Minutes/2300 Words)
Read moreGod’s Light Produces a Chain Reaction of Grace (1 John 1:8–9)
God’s Light Produces a Chain Reaction of Grace
(1 John 1:8–9)
Here, John shows us God's light produces a chain reaction of grace. We see ourselves honestly, confess our sins, and He faithfully continues His work of sanctification, shaping and molding us into the image of Christ, cleansing us from all unrighteousness. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreLearning Servanthood (Mark 10:35-45)
Learning Servanthood
(Mark 10:35-45)
Here, we find two of Jesus' disciples responding to Jesus' announcement about his death. Their response is dense and out of touch. Looking back, James and John would agree. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreJesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Jesus Christ is the ultimate man. He is the One every believing man wants to emulate. We are bombarded daily with images and impressions and attitudes from society's popularized men, but none of them are worthy to loosen Jesus' sandal strap. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read moreFollow #32 -- Mark 10:32-52 -- Jesus: Man on a Mission
Luke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.
God Is Light, Part 3 (1 John 1:5-22)
God Is Light
Part 3
(1 John 1:5-22)
At times, it will be the confession you make to others which will help you really overcome. But that confession has more to do with what we already talked about, walking in the light. We can't, though, merely tell others about our sins. We must also **confess our sins** to the Lord. (9 Minutes/2000 Words)
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