God has a select people of His own. His select people are those who are in Christ. The Bible calls these people various things: His Kingdom (Matthew 16:18-19), His Flock…
Rapidly approaching the end of his epistle, John has a few words on the subject of prayer.(1 John 5:14-17) This is not the first time he has broached this subject,…
Earlier in his epistle, John stressed two important things; that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh (1 John 4:2) and that those who believe Jesus Christ has come in…
The apostle Peter wrote to Christians who were under much pressure from thos around them, specifically false teachers and their heresies. Peter considered his audience, then wrote encouraging the Christians…
In this lesson, John continues to illustrate the contrast between "the children of God" and "the children of the devil" (1 John 3:10), presenting two criteria which distinguishes them; practicing…
In discussing "purity", the subject of "sin", naturally arises, which may be why John moves right into a discussion of "Sin and the Child of God" (1 John 3:4-9). It…
In athletics, we applaud it. In academics, we award it. In Character, we admire it. In craftsmanship, we pay extra for it. In entertainment, we flock to it. In business,…
In athletics, we applaud it. In academics, we award it. In Character, we admire it. In craftsmanship, we pay extra for it. In entertainment, we flock to it. In business,…
The time is coming when we shall have to stand before the judgment seat of Christ. God has ordained Christ to be the judge of the world (John 5:22). Therefore…