Salvation provides any believer with a certain level of confidence that their faith is real. Being reminded of what those certainties are is the focus of this message. Knowing the truth provides confidence to confront any life situation a belie

Three Witnesses of Jesus (1 John 5:6-12)

Sep 3rd, 2023 41m 4s

There is much division in the world and in the churches in Asia Minor. Why does this division exist, and how can believers live their lives in the midst of it all? To solidify the believer's faith in Jesus, John provides evidence that He came i

New Life Overcomes the World (1 John 5:1-5)

Aug 27th, 2023 42m 40s

The new birth is central to the Christian faith. In this lesson, we will discuss the new birth, and how it is that you become born of Him. Do you become born of Him because you made a decision or does God act first? We will discuss the evidence

Believers Assurance (1 John 4:13-21)

Aug 20th, 2023 43m 19s

How do you know that you belong to Jesus? What does it mean to have the assurance that you are living your lives for Him? Assurance comes from the Holy Spirit who lives in the believer, but how do you know you have it? Whoever is willing to con

God's Love Manifested In Us (1 John 4:7-12)

Aug 6th, 2023 46m 25s

Love for one another is a significant focus in the book of 1 John. From 1 John 4:7 to 4:21, this is the longest section where John addresses our love for one another. This passage today will focus our attention on the source of love and how you

Test the Spirits (1 John 4:1-6)

Jul 30th, 2023 45m 22s

The book of John is written to warn against the false teaching that was infiltrating the churches in Asia Minor. The church is to be the defender of truth, and often times the attacks come from within. When that happens, how do we tell truth fr

God is Greater Than Our Heart (1 John 3:19-24)

Jul 23rd, 2023 40m 56s

Loving those in the body of Christ is proof that we have passed from death into life. Through this love, we have assurance in our hearts that we are children of God. But sometimes our hearts condemn us into thinking that our actions are not in

Love, The Mark of True Christians (1 John 3:11-18)

Jul 16th, 2023 42m 14s

The Lord Jesus Christ on the cross is our ultimate example of love. True believers look at that model, and it motivates them to follow His lead in loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. Without that love, they become like Cain, who is of th

God’s Seed Grows a New Nature in Believers (1 John 3:4-10)

Jul 9th, 2023 39m 44s

The distinguishing mark of authentic believers is that their lives reflect godly character. This passage illustrates the seriousness of sin, and how to tell the difference between Children of God and Children of the devil. The way of determinin

Living in Hope of Christ’s Return (1 John 2:28-3:3)

Jul 2nd, 2023 45m 17s

Every Christian should be living their lives with the expectation that one day they will meet Christ face to face. No one knows the day or the hour when that will happen, so the best approach is to always be practicing righteousness. Time is on

Stick to the Basics (1 John 2:24-27)

Jun 18th, 2023 39m 56s

Every believer throughout history believes in a certain set of doctrines. John illustrates in this lesson what those basic doctrines are and why we are to practice them. To hold to anything else is to open oneself up to being led astray by fals

Know Truth from Lies (1 John 2:21-23)

Aug 7th, 2022 38m 5s

We look at what it means to know the truth. The antichrists are on the scene denying the incarnation of Christ. So it’s vitally important to not only know the truth but be able to defend it against any lie. We look at the kinds of truth that th

Warning of the Antichrist (1 John 2:18-20)

Aug 4th, 2022 43m 46s

A sign of the last days is that there are many antichrists that are a precursor to THE antichrist spoken of in Daniel and other passages. Who are the antichrists? What are their characteristics? What is the spirit of the antichrist? We answer t

Do Not Love the World (1 John 2:15-17)

Jul 25th, 2022 38m 37s

What does loving the world mean? How do our choices in life draw us into a love for the world? John’s command to “not love the world” is another test of whether someone is an authentic Christian or an imposter. An exposition of 1 John 2:15-17.

Three Stages of Growth (1 John 2:12-14)

Oct 31st, 2021 43m 11s

John writes to three groups of believers in this letter. Children, young men, and Fathers are at various stages of their Christian life. Each group has qualities and characteristics that demonstrate their level of spiritual growth. Daily we al

Love the Brethren (1 John 2:7-11)

Oct 24th, 2021 45m 51s

The greatest commandment that Christ gave His disciples was that they love God and their neighbor. This passage drives home the idea that those who are truly in Christ will have a deep abiding love for their brothers and sisters. The counterfei

Evidence of Faith, Part 2 (1 John 2:6)

Oct 18th, 2021 44m 1s

There is a difference between true and false converts. John tells us how to know the difference between the two, and only those that “abide” in Him are His followers. They walk as Jesus walked because they love Him and have a desire to follow h

Evidence of Faith, Part 1 (1 John 2:5)

Oct 10th, 2021 44m 24s

The pressures of life produce behaviors that clearly prove the differences between true and false believers. True converts to Christianity demonstrate their faith through a unique love for their brothers and sisters in Christ. Their faith is es

State of the Church in Asia Minor (Selected Scriptures)

Oct 3rd, 2021 40m 42s

1 John was written to Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. The saints were being confronted by false teachers bringing another gospel into their midst. John encourages them to proclaim Christ and to stand strong in the face of opposition

Marks of True & False Believers (1 John 2:3-4)

Jan 10th, 2021 43m 1s

The difference between true and false believers is how they live their lives. Is it possible to know whether someone is saved or not by observing how they live? An exposition of 1 John 2:3-4.★ Support this podcast ★

Message to the Children of God (1 John 2:1-2)

Dec 27th, 2020 43m 17s

To approach God at any age it was done through a mediator. Sin is a very real problem for the saved and the unsaved alike. We take comfort in knowing that Jesus is our Advocate before the Father standing in His presence on our behalf. Jesus is

Requirements of a True Believer (1 John 1:5-10)

Dec 21st, 2020 45m 11s

Real believers must have a proper view of God and know the reality of sin. That true fellowship with the Father is the result of walking in His Light. An exposition of 1 John 1:5-10.★ Support this podcast ★

Proclaim Jesus (1 John 1:1-4)

Dec 14th, 2020 41m 5s

In these introductory verses, we cover the background to 1 John. Heresy in the form of Gnosticism had infiltrated the early church. John’s response to that was to “proclaim” Christ from his first-hand experience as an Apostle. An exposition of

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