There was a way in ancient times, in the early church, that you could spot the spirit of the antichrist, and John explains it here in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Cain & Abel story plays itself out again in this chapter in the wrestle that was taking place between Jews who rejected Jesus and the Jews who accepted him. John says there should be no hatred towards a brother. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

When John wrote that the spirit of the antichrist was already at work in the world... he did NOT mean what many people will assume it means today. What then does it mean? Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Lot of experts thing the letters of John were anti-gnostic, but not so. Rather the Judaizers were tearing apart congregations with false teaching. John had to do something to stop it. Join David Alley as he reads 1 John 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Why does God show such patience in taking his time to return? This chapter talks about the delay in the Lord's return, but also that there was another end that did in fact happen at the time of Peter's writing. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Certain men (presumably women too) were teaching false things including encouraging immoral behaviour. The best defense is knowing the truth, and Peter writes to make that clear. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

God's divine power has given you everything you need for this life and for being godly.... says Peter. So why, does he then say "make every effort to add to your faith..." Join David Alley as he reads 2 Peter 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

How should a church elder behave? Peter describes such attitudes and behavior in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Peter talks about the end of all things being near, but that was 2000 years ago. He also talks about suffering for doing good during this "fiery ordeal." What is this all about? Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this chapter Peter talks about marriage, including how wives can win their husbands over to the Lord without speaking a word. He also addresses the attitude of husbands in marriage, and how it short circuits prayer if they are not careful. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Peter 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.