For those who are in Christ by faith, we already enjoy forgiveness, already know God, and already victorious. This means no one can disqualify us, not the world, the devil, or even our own accusing conscience.

How can we identify false professions from true ones, particularly in those who would identify themselves as Christian teachers? John says that true Christians are marked by brotherly love.

How can we identify false professions from true ones, particularly in those who would identify themselves as Christian teachers? John says that true Christians are marked by brotherly love.

"I know Jesus" is a claim that can be tested. John gives believers a test by which they can gain confidence that they do indeed know Jesus: obedience.

God is light. In him is no darkness. None. What are the implications?

What is eternal life. John tells us that it is more than merely escaping hell or going to heaven. For him, Jesus is eternal life itself. When we believe the apostolic gospel we are brought into fellowship with him, his Father, and his people. In that way we may enjoy the beginnings of eternal life now.

An introduction to a new series in 1 John. 1 John was written that those who believe might know that they have eternal life.

God has given parents the high calling of instructing the next generation in the fear of the Lord. This passage exemplifies the parent, child relationship as well as moving us to look to Christ, who perfectly fulfills it.

The final message in our series in Acts. In this passage we see Luke conclude his narrative in a way we would not expect. But on closer inspection, he demonstrates the same intentionality he has throughout Luke and Acts. He shows that the point is the progress of the kingdom of King Jesus through his word and Spirit by his people to the ends of the earth.

The Apostle Paul is preserved from cold the bite of a venomous snake. He is given favor with the natives on Malta, he receives encouragement from the saints, and finally makes it to Rome as God had promised him. God and God alone preserves and cares for Paul. In contrast with the idolatry all around him, Paul trusts in the Lord.