The church has been appointed by God as the place where God’s Word is proclaimed as well as protected.  Within the church, we should have the checks and balances necessary to keep ourselves on track.  We must adhere to God’s message rather than becoming preoccupied with that which doesn’t accomplish God’s purpose.The post The Guardians of God’s Revelation (1 Timothy 1:1 – 7) first appeared on The Oasis.

The apostle John reminds us of the truth that we should know as believers.  This knowledge is the fuel and foundation for our life and service in Jesus Christ.  If we already know these things, then let us be reassured of them.  These are John’s final thoughts in this letter to those he loves.The post What Every Follower of Christ Should Know (1 John 5:1-21) first appeared on The Oasis.

The apostle John encourages his readers by reminding them of the reward of maintaining unbroken fellowship with God. The benefit of our fellowship is both now and in the future. There is great motivation for being in fellowship with God at all times.The post The Reward of Fellowship (1 John 4:14 -19) first appeared on The Oasis.

Though many people believe they know what love is, John sets the record straight in this passage.  God defines what love is so we must become acquainted with God’s revelation on love in order to truly understand love ourselves.

The post A Lesson On Love (1 John 4:7-12) first appeared on The Oasis.

We, as believers in Jesus Christ, do not fight for victory but from victory.  Our God is greater than anything we will ever face so our fellowship with Him provides us with all we need to be over-comers.The post Living In Victory (1 John 4:4-7) first appeared on The Oasis.

Why Do Christians Have Trials? – with guest speaker Brian TammanyThe post Why Do Christians Have Trials? first appeared on The Oasis.

The apostle John relates how we must stay vigilant in order to remain in continual fellowship with God.  There is so much false doctrine and false teaching that can lead us away from our privileged position.  It is only through continual testing of what we hear that enables us to stay on track.The post Spiritual Discernment (1 John 4:1-4) first appeared on The Oasis.

The apostle John talks about the importance of being in the presence of God. Our life and ministry should be founded upon and fueled by our time in God’s presence.The post In His Presence (1 John 3:21 – 24) first appeared on The Oasis.

If love is the standard of behavior for followers of Jesus Christ, then what is that kind of love and how is it expressed?  Love has many positive results not only for the ones loved but for those who are loving.

The post What Is Love? (1 John 3:16 – 20) first appeared on The Oasis.

According to the apostle John, the most evident way to practice righteousness is to love.  The love we demonstrate for one another as God’s children counterbalances the hatred of the world.  This hatred against the righteous has been manifested from the beginning of time.The post The Gospel Is Love (1 John 3:11-15) first appeared on The Oasis.