I. THE COMMANDMENT EXPLAINED (Vv. 7-8) The commandment is explained in: (a.) The old commandment retained. (b.) The new commandment revealed. II. THE COMMANDMENT APPLIED. (Vv. 9-11) John applies the commandment in: (a.) The test of love. John argues: 1. Hate is evidence of darkness. 2. Love is evidence of light. 3. The only cure for blindness.

This sermon was preached at Morgans Baptist Church in Bedford, VA. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the NKJV.

Matt. 28: 16-17 Rev. 4 & 5 & 7 & 22

Today we give thanks for what the Apostle Paul reminds us what we have in Christ as with live in these last days.

Do not be so fast to throw stones at people who are just as guilty as you. Instead, show them the love of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul defends the Biblical doctrine of Justification by Faith.

In Isaiah 1, the Lord confronts Judah's rebellion, hypocrisy, injustice, and empty religious activity. God exposes the seriousness of sin while extending a gracious call to repentance: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18). Dave Jenkins explains how Isaiah 1 calls believers to reject mere outward performance, pursue genuine obedience and justice, and trust in the cleansing and redemption found in Jesus Christ alone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The Trinity is not a secondary doctrine or mere theological language. The Bible teaches that there is one true God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical doctrine of the Trinity and why it is essential to the gospel and Christian worship. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Trials are not evidence of God's absence or hostility but the very means by which He proves and matures genuine faith, promising the crown of life to those who endure out of love for Him. Sin and death arise not from God but from our own desires, so we must never blame Him for our failures. Instead, we should recognize every good gift - especially the gift of failures. Instead, we should recognize every good gift - especially the gift of new life - as flowing down from the unchanging, generous Father of lights.