John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still floating around today. What is it? (5 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreWalk in Truth - Consider the Season (1 John 2:18-20)
I want you to think of Joseph in the section of John's writing we are entering into today. You see, when you come to Christ, there is a feeling of abundance. You are forgiven for your sin through Jesus' substitutionary death, connected to your Father in heaven, and a recipient of the Spirit. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
Read moreGod’s Light Produces a Chain Reaction of Grace (1 John 1:8–9)
Here, John shows us God's light produces a chain reaction of grace. We see ourselves honestly, confess our sins, and He faithfully continues His work of sanctification, shaping and molding us into the image of Christ, cleansing us from all unrighteousness. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read more3 Protections For Today's Believers - Part 3 (1 John 2:18-27)
John wants us to, first, consider the season we are in. Second, he wants us to confess Jesus as the Son. Third, and finally, we learn in these verses, he wants us to continue in the Spirit's teaching. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read more3 Protections For Today's Believers - Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)
John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still floating around today. What is it? (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreGod Is Light, Part 3 (1 John 1:5-22)
At times, it will be the confession you make to others which will help you really overcome. But that confession has more to do with what we already talked about, walking in the light. We can't, though, merely tell others about our sins. We must also **confess our sins** to the Lord. (9 Minutes/2000 Words)
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