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July 1-3, 2020Our Lord’s Return: What Then?
John is urging his readers to think and plan ahead: to realize that the Lord's return is an inescapable reality which we can face with assurance, not shame.
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Dealing with Deceivers
We struggle with the same conflict John wrote of in his first letter: the battle between truth and error, between orthodoxy and heresy.
The Disturbing Realities of Our Times
See how clearly 1 John 2:15-18 describes the disturbing realities of our times, and discover how to navigate our way.
Strong Talk on the Cosmos
In the first two chapters, John was kind and gracious with his readers. Then, however, John got down to brass tacks.
The Believer’s Badge
Though almost at the century mark, John continued to be known for his Christlike life and love.
Family Rules for “Little Children”
Because John had “seen it all,” this old gentleman was able to offer some elementary rules all of us would be wise to hear and obey.
God’s Light and Our Blight
Other biblical writings tell us a lot about what God does, but 1 John focuses on who God is.
A Profound Preface
The first four verses of I John, which serve as a preface to the letter, represent a grammatical knot.
Living Right in a Wrong World
The Apostle John hoped to revive his younger readers to return to an authentic, contagious walk with Christ.
What to Do When You've Blown It
Too often, we end up saying “if only I had known then what I know now.” Since there’s no way to go back and relive our lives, we need to focus on the best way to respond to these painful memories. Otherwise, we will live under clouds of blame and shame and be paralyzed by fear.
