The Christian life is a life of faith, hope, and love. First John 5:1-5 shows how these theological virtues play… READ MORE
Love begins at home, or it never begins at all. In the fourth chapter of Bleak House, Charles Dickens narrates… READ MORE
According to 1 John 4:13-18, the subjective experience of the Holy Spirit, the objective truth about the Savior, and our… READ MORE
How do we know that we are truly Christian? One of the most haunting passages I have ever read in… READ MORE
How do we know that God loves us? First John 4:9-10 answers that question by teaching us that God’s love… READ MORE
According to 1 John 4:7-12, God is love’s direct source, best example, prime mover, and ultimate completer. Dear friends, let… READ MORE
First John 4:1-3 offers a Christological criterion for distinguishing between true and false prophecy; verses 4-6 add an ecclesiological one.… READ MORE
Belief is an important part of Christianity, but so is disbelief. The Bible teaches the importance of belief (or faith)… READ MORE
Is your relationship with God characterized by feelings of condemnation or confidence? If you’re at all like me—in other words,… READ MORE
Christianity is a religion of love. But what exactly is love? First John 3:16-18 provides an answer. This is how… READ MORE
“All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us.”
~Gandalf
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