1 John 2:15-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the … Continue reading Do Not Prefer the World
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If We Obey His Commands
1 John 2:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also … Continue reading If We Obey His Commands
Believe The Truth, Reject The Lies
1 John 1:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. 2And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified … Continue reading Believe The Truth, Reject The Lies
In Action and Truth
Practicing Sin1 John 3:4-10 ESV "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him … Continue reading In Action and Truth
The One Who Practices Sin
“Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the … Continue reading The One Who Practices Sin
Do Not Be Surprised
“Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. We … Continue reading Do Not Be Surprised
Whoever Keeps His Word
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.” (1 John … Continue reading Whoever Keeps His Word
In God There is No Darkness
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NASB1995) This verse, taken from the Scriptures, is another that is largely being taught out of context, and it is being used to teach that all you have to do … Continue reading In God There is No Darkness
Give Love. Don’t Just Speak It.
“Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart … Continue reading Give Love. Don’t Just Speak It.
Everyone Who Practices Sin
“Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the … Continue reading Everyone Who Practices Sin