1 John 2:15-25 The Love of the World
John gives us a very strong warning here regarding our affections. How do we identify the things of the world? And how do we use the things of the world without giving them undue affections? This is our query here.
1 John 2:7-14 Old Commandment, New Commandment
This passage seems confusing on first read, but if we go back to the evening before Christ was arrested and draw on that conversation, all of the difficulty goes away.
1 John 2:1-6 An Advocate and Propitiation
We know we should not sin, but what if we do? Jesus Christ is our Advocate and He is the propitiation for our sin. Let’s learn about this.
1 John 1:5-10 Light and Darkness
Light is symbolic of righteousness, darkness is symbolic of evil or unrighteousness. John tells us that Jesus Christ is the true Light, and that God is Light. In Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for our Christian experience? Are we able to walk in the Light as Hs is in the […]
1 John 1:3-4 Our Joy May Be Complete
What is the secret of a joyful life? It is the knowledge of the Holy One, Jesus Christ. John explains this as he passes on his knowledge of Jesus
1 John 1:1-2 Introduction to 1 John
The Apostle John was probably in his mid-eighties when he wrote this book. We will be amazed at the clarity of his thought and the strength of his arguments for the veracity of the gospel. We will also be encouraged through him to pursue holiness.