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One of the beautiful things that 3 John does is to paint a practical picture of everything John has admonished us to do—cling to truth, love the children of God, and encourage others in holiness. One of the sobering things about this short letter is how plainly it depicts the behavior that John has warned against. We may not consider ourselves hateful people, but we all struggle with feelings of p...

In this letter, John wants his readers to be concerned with one very important thing— the truth. In today’s world, few people like objective standards for truth. It means we have to submit to something outside ourselves. We have to live according to something we do not control or be declared disobedient. Throughout his first letter, John spent highlighted how the truth—knowing God and His commands...

In this letter, John wants his readers to be concerned with one very important thing— the truth. In today’s world, few people like objective standards for truth. It means we have to submit to something outside ourselves. We have to live according to something we do not control or be declared disobedient. Throughout his first letter, John spent highlighted how the truth—knowing God and His commands...

Our willingness to trust entirely depends on the thing we trust in— we only trust something as far as we know it and its capability. The same goes for our God. This week we will look at how and why we can trust Him. Our confidence and assurance will grow as we come to understand the immensity of our God. John gives us further proof for our confidence in God when he tells us that God answers our pr...

Our willingness to trust entirely depends on the thing we trust in— we only trust something as far as we know it and its capability. The same goes for our God. This week we will look at how and why we can trust Him. Our confidence and assurance will grow as we come to understand the immensity of our God. John gives us further proof for our confidence in God when he tells us that God answers our pr...

The world does not have the last say in our lives. In this part of his letter, John’s emphasis is on overcoming. In just two verses he uses the Greek verb "nikao" three times, which literally means to overcome or to conquer. And he explains that the victory that has conquered the world is our faith. Those who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God experience victory in the here-and-now. Through...

The world does not have the last say in our lives. In this part of his letter, John’s emphasis is on overcoming. In just two verses he uses the Greek verb "nikao" three times, which literally means to overcome or to conquer. And he explains that the victory that has conquered the world is our faith. Those who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God experience victory in the here-and-now. Through...

This week we are going to look at the danger that creeps around in churches, taking the form of slick deception. We will see not only what kind of damage deceivers can do to our faith, but what we, in turn, can do to avoid falling for the lies. In this part of his letter, John focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in discerning false teachers and the important role we have as conduits for God to...

This week we are going to look at the danger that creeps around in churches, taking the form of slick deception. We will see not only what kind of damage deceivers can do to our faith, but what we, in turn, can do to avoid falling for the lies. In this part of his letter, John focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in discerning false teachers and the important role we have as conduits for God to...

This week, we are going to look at the confident expectation we have in God. Knowing that our future is for-sure fundamentally changes the way we live right now. And our expectations can and will also affect our relationship with God. John reminds his readers about their status before God— we are His children. And because of this status, he tells us the right expectation: One day, we will see God,...

This week, we are going to look at the confident expectation we have in God. Knowing that our future is for-sure fundamentally changes the way we live right now. And our expectations can and will also affect our relationship with God. John reminds his readers about their status before God— we are His children. And because of this status, he tells us the right expectation: One day, we will see God,...

Our lives as Christians are a family affair—we relate to God and to each other much like a family. And just like a family can live side-by-side but never really have fellowship with each other, so too can believers. This week, we are going to look at the family we have as followers of Jesus. All believers across time and space are our brothers and sisters. John has a lot to say about how we “do fa...

Our lives as Christians are a family affair—we relate to God and to each other much like a family. And just like a family can live side-by-side but never really have fellowship with each other, so too can believers. This week, we are going to look at the family we have as followers of Jesus. All believers across time and space are our brothers and sisters. John has a lot to say about how we “do fa...

In the opening of this letter, John lays out sin and confession as a barometer of our relationship with God. Whether we want it or not, God’s light will always reveal the truth about our lives—both internal and external. It is up to us to choose how we will live as a result. We can either walk in the light of truth—accept that we sin and confess it—or live in darkness by denying our fallenness. Ju...

In the opening of this letter, John lays out sin and confession as a barometer of our relationship with God. Whether we want it or not, God’s light will always reveal the truth about our lives—both internal and external. It is up to us to choose how we will live as a result. We can either walk in the light of truth—accept that we sin and confess it—or live in darkness by denying our fallenness. Ju...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our hope is often more focused on what may happen in this temporal world and to rely on people, rather than focused on our eternal God and His promises. When we lean too much in the temporal direction, we miss out on the peace and joy God provides for us to rise above our current circumstance. Before we can look to God and fully rely on Him for hope and all its blessings, we must develop a deep re...

Our hope is often more focused on what may happen in this temporal world and to rely on people, rather than focused on our eternal God and His promises. When we lean too much in the temporal direction, we miss out on the peace and joy God provides for us to rise above our current circumstance. Before we can look to God and fully rely on Him for hope and all its blessings, we must develop a deep re...

Our legacy is connected to the stewardship of our lives—how we order our life under God so that it is fruitful and productive. Elijah was a man who feared the Lord, so he arranged his life to follow God—to walk in His ways. Elisha, the man God chose to be his successor, observed Elijah’s lifestyle of obedience and passion for the Lord and wanted this same legacy. Mentorship is vital to Christian d...

Our legacy is connected to the stewardship of our lives—how we order our life under God so that it is fruitful and productive. Elijah was a man who feared the Lord, so he arranged his life to follow God—to walk in His ways. Elisha, the man God chose to be his successor, observed Elijah’s lifestyle of obedience and passion for the Lord and wanted this same legacy. Mentorship is vital to Christian d...