1 John 2:3-6 – Principles of Knowing God
From last time, we saw that the first result of God is light being holiness. In this section, we will see the second result is… Read More »1 John 2:3-6 – Principles of Knowing God
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1 John 2:1-2: Advocate and Propitiation
Today we will do something a little different. We will start chapter 2 by looking at the first two verses, then do a chapter summary… Read More »1 John 2:1-2: Advocate and Propitiation
1 John 1:8-10 – Confession provides a glimpse into who we think God is
We do not know for certain if the false teachers were suggesting that the Ephesian believers were without sin, or if that is something the… Read More »1 John 1:8-10 – Confession provides a glimpse into who we think God is
1 John 1:1-4 – The Prologue
The first four verses of the epistle constitute its prologue. Here the writer affirmed the tangible reality of the Incarnation of Christ and announced that… Read More »1 John 1:1-4 – The Prologue
Research: The Case for Territorial Spirits, pt. 2
In the previous post, we brought the aspect of spiritual warfare. In particular, we looked at the topic of territorial spirits. I started by providing… Read More »Research: The Case for Territorial Spirits, pt. 2
Research: The Case for Territorial Spirits, pt. 1
A few years ago, I had the privilege of studying spiritual warfare at my seminary under a leading spiritual warfare researcher. One of the assignments… Read More »Research: The Case for Territorial Spirits, pt. 1
Hebrews 13:17-25 – Focusing on the Great Shepherd
There is a story about a party where each person was to give a recitation. The partygoers were told before the party that each was… Read More »Hebrews 13:17-25 – Focusing on the Great Shepherd
Hebrews 13:1-6 – Instructions for caring for others and the family
The Epilogue can be distinguished from the body of the epistle in that the latter contains only broad, general admonitions, while the Epilogue contains specific… Read More »Hebrews 13:1-6 – Instructions for caring for others and the family
Hebrews 12 Chapter Overview
Two spiritual truths are emphasized in this chapter. Those who faced discouragement from multiple trials and afflictions needed to “fix [their] eyes on Jesus.” We… Read More »Hebrews 12 Chapter Overview
Hebrews 12:25-29 – The Fifth Warning Passage in Hebrews
God is speaking to us today through His Word and His providential workings in the world. We had better tune our lives to Him and… Read More »Hebrews 12:25-29 – The Fifth Warning Passage in Hebrews