A New Commandment, 1 Jn 2:8-17
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 John’s epistle reads like a […]
Jesus Sent a Sword, Matt 10:34
Jesus Sent a Sword In Matt 10:34, Jesus said that he didn’t come to send peace on earth. Jesus sent a sword, instead. A sword is for cutting things, not mending them in peaceful reconciliation. The sharp two-edged sword of the word of God, in Heb 4:12, divides things asunder that are closely connected. It […]
My Kingdom is Not of This World, Jn 18:36
There is something about the kingdom of God that has become abundantly clear, lately. Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world. Jesus said to Pilate in Jn 18:36, “My kingdom is not of this world.” The Lord’s kingdom is above; it’s not down here. John the Baptist said, “He that cometh from above is […]
Demas Loved This Present World II Tim. 4:10
Demas Loved This Present World II Tim. 4: 10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 2 Tim 4:10 Paul said, “For Demas hath forsaken me having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica.” The problem that led eventually to Demas’ departure is a problem that had started long before Demas left. “Having loved this present […]
Bible World View II Cor. 4:3
Bible World View II Cor. 4:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are going to search several passages in the Bible to see the Bible world view. Our attitude toward the world should be based upon the Bible world view and not what we think. Notice these features of the world: The god of this world – 2 […]
Show Yourself Friendly Prov. 18:24
Show Yourself Friendly Prov. 18:24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We know that Jesus is the friend that sticketh closer than a brother [Prov 18:24]. He is the friend that loveth at all times [Prov 17:17]. Therefore, we must show ourselves friendly. So, how do you show yourself friendly? You show yourself friendly by: Becoming the Lord’s […]