“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith … Continue reading If We are Willing and Obedient
Love Spoken, but Love Broken
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. … Continue reading Love Spoken, but Love Broken
Perversions of God’s Grace
“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who … Continue reading Perversions of God’s Grace
Many Do Not Acknowledge the Authority of God’s Word
“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to … Continue reading Many Do Not Acknowledge the Authority of God’s Word
Abiding in Christ’s Teachings
“The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: “Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ … Continue reading Abiding in Christ’s Teachings
God is Asking, “How Deep is Your Love?”
I am reading in Isaiah, chapter 1. It is a lengthy passage, so I will summarize much of it and quote part of it. Summary Isaiah 1:1-17,21-31 (quoting verses 18-20) Now, the people of God under the Old Covenant were his people by physical birth (physical offspring of Abraham and Sarah). But this doesn’t mean … Continue reading God is Asking, “How Deep is Your Love?”
Keeping Ourselves from Idols
“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:20-21). When … Continue reading Keeping Ourselves from Idols
With Complete Patience and Teaching
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people … Continue reading With Complete Patience and Teaching
The Spirit and the Water and the Blood
“This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. If … Continue reading The Spirit and the Water and the Blood
Whoever Has Been Born of God
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep … Continue reading Whoever Has Been Born of God
Run With It 