Dr. Mike McCormick

Today we conclude our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. Just in the final chapter of the letter we have been instructed about begin born of God and finding our assurance in Christ. The letter closes today with a few words on having confident in Christ. The fifth statement of purpose in the letter is contained in today's Scripture, which is 1 John 5:13-21.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. As we draw close to the conclusion of this letter, we begin the transition from talking about the love of God to talking about the assurance we have in Christ. This is the ultimate expression of the love of God for mankind. The question remains: what are believers doing to share the true life found only in Christ? Scripture text is 1 John 5:6-12.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. The Apostle has shared quite a bit about the love of God and the way in which the love of God is manifested in the people of God. Today's Scripture connects the dots between the new birth in Christ, the love of God, and obedience to the commandments of God. Scripture text is 1 John 5:1-5.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through 1 John. This letter has been teaching us more and more about the love of God and why it is so amazing. We can understand how the perfect love of God in Christ is actually being perfected in the life of the believer as it is passed on in its purest form. The only way we, as followers of Christ, are able to love anyone at all is because of the overwhelming love of God, our Savior. He has given us this great blessing of being able to share the love of Christ with others. Scripture text for today is 1 John 4:16b-21.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. The love of God is truly altogether unique and distinct. True love begins with God. True love is demonstrated in Christ. God's love is perfected in his followers as they love others. God's love in the lives of his followers gives evidence of the Holy Spirit. Apart from a relationship with Christ, it is impossible to know fully and truly what love is all about. Today's Scripture text is 1 John 4:7-16a.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. Not all preachers and teachers who claim to speak from God are actually doing so. In fact, there are many false teachers in the world today who are masquerading as those who faithfully teach the Scriptures. There are ways to tell and believers must be discerning with the teaching they follow. Scripture text is 1 John 4:1-6.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. God has shown us his love in Christ through the cross and the empty tomb, yet many times we find ourselves wallowing in self-pity and self- condemnation over things that Jesus has already dealt with. We have to find a way to forgive ourselves. We find that in the gospel story. We find healing for our hearts in the truth of the gospel. Scripture text is 1 John 3:18-24.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. Love can be a peculiar emotion and even a more interesting action. The English language has only one word for love, but the application of love varies a great deal. Describing the principle of genuine, biblical love may be more challenging than we realize. Scripture text is 1 John 3:11-18.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the book of 1 John. Jesus came to the earth and took on the form of humanity for some very specific reasons. Chief among them was to do away with sin and to destroy the works of the devil. The implications of the work of Christ on our behalf are profound in the life of the believer. Our disposition toward sin is transformed after being united with Christ. A new life has begun. Scripture text is 1 John 3:4-10.

Today we return to our study of the New Testament letter of 1 John. The Apostle has gone to great lengths explaining the necessity of abiding in the truth in order to protect the church from false teaching. He now transitions just a bit to emphasize the crucial nature of abiding in Christ himself. Four truths emerge from the text to show us the clear benefits of remaining close to Jesus. Scripture text is 1 John 2:28-3:3