It is impossible to love God truthfully and wholly while loving the world at the same time. In 1 John 2:15-17, on the heels of his pastoral poem of encouragement, John warns about the desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and the pride of life.

1 John is not only meant to convict false teachers of their sins and/or status in Christ, but it is also meant to encourage and assure the saints of their salvation.

John shares two proofs of knowing we know the God of the Bible—Live as Jesus lived and love as Jesus loved.

Listen to Brother Tim Miley brings an exposition of 2 Peter 1

Jesus is both our Advocate with the Father and the Propitiation for our sins.

Although believer’s often stumble in sin, and live in a world filled with darkness, it is impossible to habitually walk in darkness while remaining in fellowship with God. 

We preach the same words and same truths that the Apostle’s taught thousands of years ago. In his introduction, John writes that complete joy is found in our horizontal fellowship with the Saints and vertical fellowship with God.

Jesus first and final words to His disciples was (and still is), “Follow Me.”

Peter’s relationship with Jesus was reconciled on the shores of Galilee after he reaffirmed his love for Christ, recommitted his life to Christ, and was recommissioned to serve in Christ-like ministry.

Although Christ is not here physically, He continues to provide for His people.