God’s righteousness made ours in Christ allows for us to be called his children. That’s an overwhelming reality that rooted in his deep love for us. Dwell on that today. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 12
John writes so that Christ-followers will not be led astray by counterfeits of the faith. To know a counterfeit, one must first know the genuine article. Know Jesus more, and we’ll be better able to spot those who are working against his purposes. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 11
To be able to discern between truth and lies, the Truth must be living in you. If you know the truth of Christ, remain in that truth. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 10
It’s not just important to realize that the antichrist is coming, but that lesser antichrists have already come and continue to infiltrate our world today, even gaining access to the church. However, God gives us what we need to spot them–his Spirit and Word. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 9
We can’t have it both ways, we either will love God or the world. The choice is yours, and the consequences are real. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 8
Heading the words of Scripture is not always easy, but when we remember who we are in Christ and the power he gives us, we are better able to walk in the way of the One who walked before us. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 7
Walking in the light means we walk in love toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus said it first, but John just reiterates it. Light cannot flow where hatred reigns. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 6
To walk as Jesus walked is to know that in obedience to his commands we are made complete in his love. We can know this because his commands are not a burden. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 5
John writes his letter so that Christ followers will not sin and be reminded that if we do, we have one who advocates on our behalf. Jesus. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 4
What dims the light of Christ from showing through us? Unconfessed sin and pretending you never sin. Don’t deny God the right to forgive and cleanse by insisting you have no sin to confess. Get real with God and get right by his forgiveness. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 3