Wake Before the Day

In this episode you'll get background into the context of John's letters. The discussion will also focus on imitating good not evil. Let's dive into 3 John! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

To no surprise the same issues that plagued the church in 2 John plague us today. A popular mantra today, "You choose what's true for you and I'll choose what's true for me!" Join us as we root our conversation on love, truth and tolerance in God's word.   @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

How we respond to God's commands reveals what we believe about God and his character. Do you rebel, recoil or rejoice at the words "obey" and "submit"? Our response reveals our heart. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

What does it mean to "test the spirits"? What would the world be like if we all lived like we were loved? These are some of the questions we address in episode #123. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

1 John 3 reminds us that God is the author of love and therefore the one who defines love. John continues to compare and contrast the kingdom of heaven with the kingdom of this world. One of the distinguishing marks of a believer is obedience to God and his word. Let's unpack what that means for us today. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

One of our greatest battles today is the lie of "self-salvation". If I ________ then God will bless me. Identify where this lie has taken root and replace it with truth! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Darkness rises, and light to meet it! ... eh wait that's Star Wars not the Bible! BUT the Bible has a lot to say about light and darkness. Jesus invites you today to walk in the light! One of the ways we experience life in the light is by confessing our sins, confession really is a gift! But if it is a gift why are we slow to identify and repent of our sins at times? @klarckorver @bobbiekorve...

Remember who God is and what God has done! Make every effort to live a godly life because the world will make a great effort tear you down! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Pastor Klarc surprises Bobbie with a game - see if you can guess who is quoted! HINT: The quotes are movie character's final words. 2 Peter contains Peter's final words right before his death. If you knew when you were going to die what would your final words be? @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Humility and authority were markers of Jesus and the early church's ministry. They should be descriptions of us today too! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

1 Peter 4 gives us a beautiful yet challenging reminder that trials and hardships are to be expected when following Jesus. The word to the church in Rome is a relevant word for us today. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Everybody likes to talk about "submission" right? Let's discuss this along with some other intense scripture from 1 Peter 3. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Let's unpack the "roll up your sleeves" mentality of 1 Peter 1! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Philemon encourages us to apply the grace of the Gospel into personal relationships especially when things are tense! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

We're saved by grace through faith and at the same time Paul is concerned that we live fruitful lives. The question is are we?  @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

What is "doctrine"? What does it mean to have "sound doctrine"? Well I'm glad you asked! Titus talks about the importance of clinging to truth in turbulent times. I think we can resonate with this! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

When measuring a believer's growth we're looking for character over charisma and godliness over giftedness! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

We're called to: speak Jesus, know your stuff, prepare to encourage and give the hard truth and ...do so patiently! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

We can't appear moral, just, kind and ignore the power that brings about real change. True change comes from following Jesus and obeying His Word. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Things may be legal but not beneficial. Instead of getting distracted with worldly things cultivate a godly life. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Fight timidity and fear with preparation. Don't mistake being quiet for being timid. Let's discuss the Spirit God gave us. @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

There seems to be a correlation to "coveting" and a departure from the faith. How does one become content? Check out 1 Timothy 6! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

The way you live your life greatly influences those around you - for better or for worse! The first part of this chapter deals with the command to take care of the physical needs of those around you, especially family. The latter part discusses the call to spiritually walk in purity and again understand that the decisions you make today will potentially lead to generations of godliness or generati...

Diligent. Focused. Intentional. Words that should describe a believer's walk with God. Do those words apply to you? @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la

Let's talk about leadership roles within the church and the blessing that comes when this is done well! @klarckorver @bobbiekorver @erclosangeles www.erc.la info@erc.la