Tag Archives: God’s Love

I John 2:7-8

1 John 2:7, “Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning.” The Apostle starts out with the … Continue reading

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I John 2:5-6

1 John 2:5, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” Whenever you see the word “but,” or many times in the Bible, “therefore,” you … Continue reading

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I John 2:3-4

1 John 2:3, “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Have any doubts that you are a Christian, a true follower of Christ Jesus? Any doubts that you are a true believer, born-again, … Continue reading

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I John 2:2

1 John 2:2, “And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” In the first verse we discussed at length the Advocacy of Christ Jesus. He is our Interceder, … Continue reading

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I John 2:1

1 John 2:1, “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” Though in our Bibles, this is the … Continue reading

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I John 1:9-10

1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confession is an ACTION of acknowledgement, not just in our thoughts but also with our … Continue reading

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I John 1:7-8

1 John 1:7, “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Praise God for His wonderful … Continue reading

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I John 1:5-6

1 John 1:5, “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” THIS IS THE MESSAGE! See with what great importance I am … Continue reading

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I John 1:1-4

Some Brief Historical Background Historically and for our purposes this letter was written by the Apostle John. An interesting note is that this letter is not evangelistic in nature, meaning it was not written to the unsaved, rather it was … Continue reading

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I John Introduction & Overview

To me personally the Epistle of 1 John is by far one of the greatest books or letters in the Bible. You may be asking yourself how I can come to that conclusion, after all, it is only five short … Continue reading

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The Cure

Romans 16:17, “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part III

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part II to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: And Forgive us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors —– In other words, … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part II

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part I to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: Your Kingdom Come —– Your Kingdom Come, denotes the place where You have personal … Continue reading

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Study To Show Yourself Approved

2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading

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Run, Run The Race

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate … Continue reading

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Show Us A Sign

Matthew 12:38-42, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks in ALL Things

1Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 2Corinthians 4:15, “For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may … Continue reading

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Doppelgänger

*Doppelgänger In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger is a look-alike or double of a living person, sometimes portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon, and in some traditions as a harbinger of bad luck. In other traditions and stories, they recognize your … Continue reading

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My Prayer for YOU Today!

This is my prayer today for all my family and friends, brothers and sisters and their families and friends! Our hope IS and ALWAYS has been in the Lord! This Psalm is for you from my heart today! God is … Continue reading

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The Word of God, Eternal Life & The Eye of the Needle

Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading

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