Secure in Christ
Mark Howard
“Can I be sure?” It’s a question that nags us when we are faced with major life choices or even in the small things. In Colossians 1, we discover that its possible to have certainty about the most important issues of all – where we stand with God and where we will spend eternity. In Christ, we can be secure about our identity […]
How Will We Grow?
Mark Howard
Many of us have been going to Church, hearing sermons and attending Bible studies for years. What difference has all of this teaching made to our lives? That question exposes a deep need the Apostle Paul addresses as he prays that God, by his Spirit, would drive the good news from our heads, to our […]
Blessed Assurance
David Royes
John describes to his readers what it is like to have confidence and be ‘of the truth’ (cf John 18). We see the experience of condemnation, the path of assurance and the confidence of children. For Further Discussion Why is it important to understand the difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow? (cf 2 Corinthians […]
Evidence of Eternal Life
David Royes
Throughout his letter John emphasizes three tests of eternal life: a theological test, a moral test and a relational test. Relationally, eternal life is always evidenced by a super-natural love for others. The biblical picture of love is notably different from worldly love. John speaks about love by offering a sober antithesis, a high calling […]
Sinfulness of Sin
David Royes
John’s words are particularly troubling for Christians with tender consciences. Far from advocating sinless perfection, John describes Christians on the path of righteousness by giving The call of a transformed practice, the reminder of the person of Christ and the encouragement of a clear identity. For Further Discussion Why do many Christians avoid the idea […]
Confidence of His Coming
David Royes
John paints a picture of the Christian life as one that is lived in light of Jesus’ return. The reality of his second coming is instructive to believers living in the ‘last hour’. Because Jesus is coming we Abide in Him, Endure like Him, and Long for Him! For Further Discussion Why is it important […]
Child or Counterfeit?
David Royes
1 John 2:18-29: The Apostle John deliberately contrasts counterfeit Christianity with authentic Christianity. A part of living life in his name is exercising discernment between the time of Jesus’ ascension and his return. John explains the reality of anti-Christ, the marks of true children and the call to confidence. For Further Discussion Why is it […]
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