Importance of abiding (1 Jn 2:14; Jn 15:5-7). Believers’ victory over evil is secure and ongoing (1 Jn 5:4-5), but we are called to oppose the cosmic system (2:15; Ps 1).

(Ps 104:1-9) The awesome, sovereign power of God. Be careful how you build on the church (1 Cor 3:10-11; Mt 7:24). Wisdom concerning Biblical terms. Recommended resources. Doctrine of grace.

(1 Jn 2:11-13)

(Prov 4:20-23) Keep the Word of God close to your heart. Unity in purpose despite different roles in the ministry (1 Cor 3:8-9). We work together with God (Ps 133:1). Parable of the sower (Mt 13:18-23).

Loving vs. hating your brother; abiding in light vs. walking in darkness (1 Jn 2:9-11; Gal 6:10).

(Ps 100:1-2) Walk your Christian walk with gladness. Remembering President Jimmy Carter. Interaction between God and man in spreading God’s Word (1 Cor 3:6-7; Ps 127:1).

Walk in the light in the fellowship of his Word. Darkness is sin, ignorance, separation from God’s truth. Darkness is will pass away, as God’s enduring truth advances. (1 Jn2:7-8)

(Prov 21:30-31) Sovereignty of God interlinked with freewill of man. Communion: Salvation is offered because of Jesus’ work, not ours. Danger of aligning yourself with human leaders over God (1 Cor 3:4-5; Eph 4:3-6).

(Ps 98:1-9) Rejoicing in God’s salvation. Spiritual maturity: can you handle milk or solid food (1 Cor 3:2-3)? Over time, you should be able to handle deeper doctrines.

(Heb 9:27) Every person has an eternity, either with God or without Him. Living with an eternal perspective (Col 3:1-2). Jesus is the center of God’s redemptive plan (Rom 3:23; Jn 3:16).