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Category Archives: 1 John
He Can’t Touch Us!
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
Posted in 1 John, Devotionals
Tagged 1 Corinthians 10;:9, 1 John 5:18-21, evil, evil one, idols, little children, power, true God
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It’s Just That Simple
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
Posted in 1 John, Devotionals
Tagged 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:6-12, baptism, eternal life, John, life, Luke 3:21-22, sacraments, Son, spirit, testify
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Hanging Hat on Faith
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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Tagged believes, born of God, commandments, faith, love, overcome, victory
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The Essence of Love
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
Posted in 1 John, Commentary, Devotionals
Tagged 1 John 4:9-11, agape, God, love, propitiation, sacrifice, world
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They Can’t Handle the Truth
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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Tagged 1 John 4:1-6, antichrists, confesses, God, Jesus Christ, spirit, truth
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Standing Our Ground
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
Why Do You Ask?
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 →