John is now telling you that he is writing this so that you will not sin. What is it that he is writing? He just finished chapter 1 with telling you about having fellowship with God and living in the light as He is in the light. Living in this way will keep you from... Continue Reading →
1 John 1:9 Confession
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 It has already been shown that everyone has sin in their lives. John just finished stating that if one claims he is without sin is a living in deception and... Continue Reading →
1 John 1:6-7 False Fellowship
"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth." 1 John 1:6-7 John tells you that the... Continue Reading →
1 John 1:3 What We Proclaim
"We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ." 1 John 1:3 John starts out this letter with talking about what he is going to tell you. He is going to talk about... Continue Reading →
2 Peter 3:17-18 On Your Guard
"Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."... Continue Reading →