After warning believers about Satan’s counterfeit kingdom/world/cosmos that organizationally appeals to man as it opposes Christ’s kingdom on earth (1 John 2:12-17), the Apostle John turns his attention to false teachers that use worldliness to lead...

In I John 2:12-14 the Apostle John unveils assets and achievements every believer receives at salvation and that should grow through time. It has been said that our thoughts are the most influential shapers of our lives, because the constant thoughts...

Ever heard someone say, I love God. It's people I can't stand? The Apostle John said that was a sign of darkness in believers who profess a strong love for God but hate believers. I John 2:3-11 addresses moving from a salvation love covenant...

God is sinless. Christians remain sinners. How do believers resolve this ongoing struggle with sin and our perceptions of how God views us when we sin? In a new way , through truth, I John 1:5-2:2 inserts hope into this age-old concern of...

How much do you love Jesus? How much do you wish and long to be with Him physically? Ever wish you could have been one of the apostles who experienced the love of Jesus daily? They feared losing Him when He said He would die and return to His Father...

The more we learn of Christ’s expectations the more we struggle with following Him. In Luke 17 this led the apostles to say to the Lord, Increase our faith! In response Jesus taught a parable in verses 7-10 that is tough to grasp. But once we let our...

2020: CLEAN HANDS AND BOLD HEARTS

EZEKIEL 33:7-9; II TIMOTHY 1:7 Pew Bible – Pages 471, 648

The Relevance of Blood on Our Hands

The Apostle Paul showed the Old Testament principle of bloodguilt was also relevant in the New Testament to any who...

In a world filled with opinions, demands for freedom and choices we face, many people are struggling to find their identity and purpose. The world offers many unbiblical identity markers. The Word of God is the place to find one’s true identity. Faith...

In part 1 and 2 of our series on the Kenosis (or Emptying) of Christ in Philippians 2 we looked at the thoughts, goals, desires and attitudes of Jesus (including as contrasted to Satan). We conclude this series looking at actions resulting from these...