How We Know, 1 Jn 3:11-24
In 1 Jn 3:11-24 John wrote some things to give believers assurance that they are children of God. He explained how we know. From 1 Jn 2:29 through 1 Jn 3:10, John pointed out the distinctions between children of God and children of the devil. Simply put, children of God do righteousness, and children […]
We Cannot Sin, 1 Jn 3:1-10
1 John 3:1-10 is a passage that is often misunderstood because of v.9, “Whosever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remained in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God”. If we can come to the correct understanding of this verse, the rest of the passage makes […]
The World’s Greatest Father, Jn 10:29
Today is Father’s Day, the day that we honor fathers. If your father is still living, you might send him a card, give him a gift, call him on the phone, or visit him, personally. If he is deceased, you might still honor his memory by reflecting on his influence in your life and appreciating […]
The Top Ten Reasons to Love God
The Top Ten Reasons to Love God There is no doubt that God loves us, [John3:16] and that nothing can separate us from that love, [Rom.8:35-39]. The weak link is our love toward God. You can be saved and not love God. You can at this moment not love your mother or father, even […]
Comfort John 14
Comfort John 14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is hardly a time in life that we don’t need to be comforted. Little children need to be comforted when they are sick or hurting, and adults need to be comforted when they are sad or grieving. Where do we need to turn for comfort? When you […]
Allegory of Sarah and Hagar Gal 4:21-31
Allegory of Sarah & Hagar Gal. 4:21-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Gal 4:21-31 is the allegory of Sarah and Hagar. In this passage, Paul makes his third defense in this chapter showing why the Galatians should not be back under the law. He contrasts Sarah and Isaac with Hagar and Ishmael as allegories showing the difference […]
Raising Children of God II Phil.2:1-2
Raising Children of God II Phil. 2:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When raising children of God there are some things that parents need to do to foster a godly home in which children can grow. Raising children of God [ones who are saved and no longer just children of Adam and children of the devil] is […]
Raising Children of God 1 John 3:10
Raising Children of God 1 John 3:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you decide to have children you must remember the responsibility you assume. You are charged with the task of rearing a child of God, not just a child. So, often I have heard parents rejoice to tell others that their child has begun to […]
Matthew 13:24-51 Parable of the Tares
Matt 13:24-51 Parable of the Tares of the Field CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the second parable of the kingdom of heaven. This parable of the tares concerns the difference between the children of the kingdom and the children of the wicked one (13:38). Like the first parable, Jesus interpreted this one for the disciples. So, […]