From Chapters 8 and 12 of the Gospel of John we make 10 observations regarding the Light of Jesus that point us to our proper responses of belief and obedience. We must respond while we have the light, as many distractions exist that can keep us from believing or obeying.
Jesus, the Light of the world has come. God sacrificially cares for sinful humanity by providing His Son to take the punishment for us. What is our response? Why do people reject God’s light? The reason may surprise you. [Note: The slides are all present, but a technical glitch prevented the slides from advancing later […]
We take a brief detour from First John to look at the Gospel of John. In this study of John 1:4-9, we see Jesus identified as the Light. We examine 9 observations regarding Jesus’ light. We each need Jesus’ light, and need to believe in Jesus’ light.
John writes his first epistle (letter) “that your joy might be full.” Two concepts must be understood for this verse (and this book) to make sense. The first is the concept of “joy.” Biblical joy is quite different than temporal happiness. Also, once “joy” is understood, we need to understand what “full joy” means. Jump […]
Where would you look to find the purpose of this Biblical epistle (letter)? Not at the end of the book, as is often done, but at the very beginning of the book. We find the primary reason for the writing of First John, as well as a good number of reasons that support that main […]
Is there an expectation by God for Christians to be reading through the entire Bible regularly? Here are at least 13 reasons why the answer is “Yes!”
John, an apostle of Jesus, shares what he and other eyewitnesses saw, physically saw, closely viewed, and physically handled.. He writes this letter to believers helping them to experience ongoing fellowship – a close spiritual relationship – with God and with one other believers.
A disciple follows to learn. Few habits are as beneficial and necessary as reading the Bible daily, and through the Bible regularly. Here we look at 9 reasons why each believer needs to read God’s Word every day.
When Zacharias prophesied at the birth of his son John, he speaks in light of the nation of Israel. However, what he says very much relates to what God desires in our own lives. God’s salvation has purpose for us here and now.
Jesus had just been born. God’s first noel (birth announcement) is to lowly shepherds working in the fields. Who God announced to is significant to all of us, making this good news that each one of us needs to respond to.