1 Jn 2:18-29 is about antichrists and how to identify them and how to protect against them. There is not just one antichrist. There are many antichrists, v.18. Jesus said there would be, Matt 24:24. John wrote, “It is the last time”, which includes Tribulation saints. And he said that...
A Study in Galatians Lesson #1 Another Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9) In this first study from the book of Galatians we are going to be looking at the phrase “Another Gospel”. This is one of the first things that Paul had to say in his letter to the Galatians. He calls...
What Does the Word of God Know? (Hebrews 4:12-13) The word of God knows everything, which is shown to us in Hebrews 4:12-13. Not only is the word of God said to be alive and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, but in verse 13 we...
Jesus went to the cross to pay for our sins. Therefore, you can be saved because he died for you. But if you want to really live, you must take up your cross, too, Lk 9:23. He’s not talking about taking up a cross as an emblem, like a crucifix...
In 1 Jn 2:8-17 John deals with three subjects. He deals with a new commandment, spiritual maturity, and the right attitude toward the world. A New Commandment, 1 Jn 2:8-11 The new commandment that John wrote to them is the same new commandment Jesus gave in Jn 13:34. Remember that...
Do You Have A Following Proverbs 2:20 With all the different avenues of social media today it has changed the way teens think of the word following. On social media teens follow people and are alerted to whatever that person has posted. But they never think to ask themselves is...
In Ps 23:6 David wrote, “and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever”. When we read this we receive instruction about our dwelling. Future Dwelling. “I will dwell”. To dwell is to live as a resident and to remain for a time. At the time...
Characteristics of a Fool Psalm 14:1 The verse for this study is a famous verse and is quoted many times. It is basically saying that you are a fool if you think believe there is no God. Many are offended by this verse and therefore do everything they can to...
Ps 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do”? The question sounds hopeless. If the foundation of anything is destroyed, the whole structure built upon it is coming down. You get the sense that if the foundations are destroyed, you must give up; there is nothing...
As we studied in Sunday school, 1 John is doctrinally applied to Tribulation saints. However, excellent spiritual applications can be made throughout this epistle. One such application is the test of your testimony. You can TEST your TESTimony. Three times in 1 Jn 2 we find the expression, “He...
