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
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To Fulfill All Righteousness
Matthew 3:11-12 Summary John the Baptist, in preparation for Jesus Christ and his ministry, baptized many people with water for repentance. And repentance means a change of mind and heart, resulting in a change of behavior. Throughout Scripture, to repent means to turn away from sin, thus resulting in a heart transformation of the Spirit … Continue reading To Fulfill All Righteousness
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
Distorting The Scriptures
2 Peter 3:15-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. 16He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant … Continue reading Distorting The Scriptures
But The Day of The Lord
2 Peter 3:10-14 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. “11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought … Continue reading But The Day of The Lord
False Teachers Among You
2 Peter 2:1-3 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of … Continue reading False Teachers Among You
God Gives Grace to The Humble
1 Peter 5:5-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “5.. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for … Continue reading God Gives Grace to The Humble
Shepherds of God’s Flock
1 Peter 5:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; … Continue reading Shepherds of God’s Flock
Done With Sin!
1 Peter 4:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. 3For you have … Continue reading Done With Sin!
Water Baptism
1 Peter 3:20-22 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “20..In the days of Noah while the ark was being built, in the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear … Continue reading Water Baptism
Run With It 