Category Archives: 1 John

Shedding Some Light

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

“This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 God is white light. Not a beacon in the distance. When … Continue reading →

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He Can’t Touch Us!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

On a global scale, evil seems to be winning out. That’s because we now get news of its triumphs instantly from every corner of the globe. Actually, evil’s always been able to run up the score. This is because power … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Ask?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Seems these days we’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. We anxiously await the rest of the story, the results of the investigation. But in our salvation, we can rest assured. John’s whole purpose for writing this letter … Continue reading →

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It’s Just That Simple

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

My professor used to say all the time after pronouncing some truth, “It’s just that simple.” Well, salvation and eternal life and the assurance thereof boils down to whether or not you have the Son. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading →

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Hanging Hat on Faith

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

I like to apply logic when reading and studying God’s word. Not that I dispense with taking it on faith, but as a tool to a keener understanding. There are certainly paradoxes in the Bible, but that only means that … Continue reading →

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The Essence of Love

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

God sent his only son into the world. God sent his only son into the world that we might live through him. God sent his only son into the world that we might live through him by the sacrifice of … Continue reading →

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They Can’t Handle the Truth

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that … Continue reading →

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Standing Our Ground

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. 1 John 3:3 You can’t ponder the hope of seeing the savior face to face and not be pure. Somehow we must be in … Continue reading →

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Fit for a King

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

3 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 … Continue reading →

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Consider the Source

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

25 This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life. 26 These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. 27 As for you, the anointing which you received from Him … Continue reading →

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