John continues to share the prime commandment; love one another just as Jesus has loved us. But “love” is not just a word. It is actions behind those words. I LOVE how the Holy Spirit lays the groundwork for our time together! I’ve read this letter from John before but I didn’t know what was […]
John cautions us, God’s children, about how our lives are to be a reflection of Him. Those who are His children practice righteousness. Those that don’t aren’t His children. There is a difference between messing up and committing a sin and practicing sin. One is an occasional happening that is addressed right away while the […]
John is warning his readers about those who would try and convince others that they were the Christ or that Jesus wasn’t. That is the meaning of the term antichrist. ANYONE, whoever they may be, who says that Jesus Christ is not the Messiah, the one and only begotten Son of God, is an antichrist. […]
John warns us not to get too attached to things of this world. They don’t last and they have no lasting value. I don’t know about you but I like having good clothes and a reliable car. They don’t have to be top of the line but they have to be something that makes me […]
John wants to establish an IMPORTANT fact with his readers. A new but yet old commandment. Love one another! I wonder if John is writing this letter to address a problem that has arisen in the church. He is focusing quite a bit on Jesus’ commandment of love. We looked at this commandment the last […]