Tag Archives: 1 John

Love or Death – 6

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued Abiding (verses 23–24). When a scribe asked Jesus to name the greatest commandment, He replied, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God.’ . . . This is the … Continue reading →

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Love or Death – 5

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued John names three wonderful blessings that will come to a believer who practices Christian love. Assurance (verses 19–20). A believer’s relationship with others affects his relationship with God. … Continue reading →

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Love or Death – 4

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Indifference (1 John 3:16–17) – Continued From last lesson: It is easy for us to talk about “loving the brethren” and to neglect to help a single other believer. Christian love is personal and active. … Continue reading →

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Love or Death – 3

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Hatred (1 John 3:13–15) – Continued The verses in this section, like those that deal with habitual sin in a believer (1 John 1:5–2:6), concern a settled habit of life: a believer is in the … Continue reading →

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A Psalm of Remembrance

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Tuesday May 23, 2023 1 John 4:16 We have known and believed the love that God has for us. “Hast thou considered my servant Job?” “Ah,” says Satan, “he serves thee now, but thou hast set a hedge about him … Continue reading →

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Love or Death – 2

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Murder (1 John 3:11–12) – Continued The difference between Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering was faith (Hebrews 11:4), and faith is always based on the revelation God has given (Romans 10:17). It seems clear that … Continue reading →

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Love or Death – 1

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 John’s letter has been compared to a spiral staircase because he keeps returning to the same three topics: love, obedience, and truth. Though these themes recur, it is not true that they are merely repetitious. … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 6

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Two Phases of Christ’s Coming Again There are two phases of His coming again. The one is before the Tribulation, when Christ comes for His Church, to take her out of the earth so … Continue reading →

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Wisdom For The Asking

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. – James 1:5. When we are in the midst of trials, we often reflexively … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 3

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 Pastor’s Note: Please keep in mind that as you read these various circumstances prophesied by Jesus, M. R. De Haan wrote and commented abut these things back in 1944. Continuing with the nine signs began … Continue reading →

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Christ Intercedes For Us

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Romans 8:34: Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (NKJV). Who then will condemn us? No one—for … Continue reading →

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Illustrated Message 4/03/2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 1:5 And this is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light and there is no darkness in him at all. Faithlife Verse of the Day Art, © 2023, Faithlife … Continue reading →

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Strive To Love One Another

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But … Continue reading →

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Going Home Again – 1

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Genesis 35-36 The atmosphere in Genesis 35 is one of faith and obedience, and the emphasis is on cleansing and renewal. God is mentioned ten times in chapter 35; and He used His name El Shaddai, which … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Holiness – 2

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Shin

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading →

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The Advance of Sin – 1

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Genesis 4 Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Resh

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Psalm 119 – Tsadhe (Tsadde)

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Peace In a World of War – 5

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 In these messages we shall discuss peace as prophesied and developed in the Word of God. We shall first present Him … Continue reading →

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