Taught by Grace

A battle rages between God's truth and Satan's lies. Christians have been called by God to stand firm in this battle. As we continue through First John, we see this week how Christians are to stand strong in this war. We must be vigilant. We must be discerning. We can be because greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world!

The Christian can be assured that he is in Christ. He does not have to walk through life constantly wondering if he said or did the right thing, but he can rest confidently knowing that Jesus did all that was needed to be done. Assurance comes from trusting in Jesus!

We dive deeper into how to study the word of God in this conversation with Dean Carmichael Jr. In this episode, we discuss the right goal of Bible study. We also dive into the importance of going into God's Word with a biblical hermeneutic. Towards the end of the discussion, we employ practical elements that will help you in your daily Bible reading. These include devotion to Christ, reading plans, and we offer some book recommendations. 

Dean's Podcast links:

https://www.facebook.com/DeanCarmichaelJr/

https://anchor.fm/qabible

Book Recommendations

https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Biblical-Hermeneutics-Edwin-Hartill/dp/1517456339/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=hermeneutics&qid=1612207977&sr=8-12

https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Bible-Updated-Annotated-ebook/dp/B071WQ34XY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+read+the+Bible+moody&qid=1612208048&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/How-Eat-Your-Bible-Approach/dp/0802420397/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NXMXDSAXCZHV&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+eat+your+bible&qid=1612208086&sprefix=how+to+eat+your+Bible%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0781438772/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

We are repeatedly commanded by God to love throughout the Bible. This call to love is not a call to love in feeling or speech but in action. True love is always displayed by what you do. This was preeminently displayed by Jesus on the cross and His example should motivate us to put love in action!

There is a triumph for those in Christ. We have been granted victory over sin because of the new life we have in Jesus! We are no longer bound by the power of sin, but Christ has given us victory over it in our lives. Are we accessing it?

God offers us hope in First John that can be transformative to the way you live. What is this hope? Jesus is coming and we will be like Him when He comes. This hope will motivate us to pursue a life of true holiness. It is a hope that makes a difference!

A battle rages between truth and error. As followers of Jesus, we must be ready to stand true amid the lies that Satan hurls upon this world. The only answer to false teaching is to continue in the truth of God's Word! This week's episode explores First John 2:18-27 wherein John contrasts antichrists and true Christians. They contrasted by their relationship to truth. As Christians, we are called to continue in the truth! See how you can by listening to this week's edition of the taught by grace podcast.

Don't love the world. This is the clear command of First John 2:15-17. It isn't right for the Christian to love the world because the world is directly opposed to God. We are loved by God and have something much greater to live for, therefore, we must not love the world!

Jesus came to redeem us! This is the good news of Christmas. Our hearts should be brought to worship by remembering what He has done for us in saving us!