Adopted Believers Podcast

EPISODE 42 As we study 1 John 3:14-15, we see what it looks like to abide in death, and what it looks like to abide in Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook)

EPISODE 41 In today's study of 1 John 3:12-14a, we examine the root differences of the world and believers.

EPISODE 40 Today as we take another look at 1 John 3:11, the Rev. Buddy Osborne joins us to show what brotherly love looks like, and what it doesn't look like.

EPISODE 39 As we take a look at 1 John 3:11, we see the necessity of our foundations when we seek to love our brothers and sisters in Christ more effectively. All Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version (ESV).

EPISODE 38 Today we take an overview of 1 John 3:11-15, and see three themes: love, hatred, and Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook) - John Owen, The Glory of Christ - John Owen, The Mortification of Sin

EPISODE 37 As we continue our study of 1 John, we find in 1 John 3:10 a lesson in spiritual anatomy.

As we study 1 Johns 3:9, we see the seed inside of us. We look at what it is and how it helps us fight sin. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 6, "He Shall Testify" - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Th...

In today's study of 1 John 3:8b, we see Satan and his fall, and Christ and His victory over Satan. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - John Owen, The Glory of Christ - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)

In today's study of 1 Johhn 3:7-8a, we discuss those who practice righteousness and those who practice sin. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - John Owen, The Glory of Christ - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 36, "Justification"

As we take a look at 1 John 3:6, we see that believers do not keep on sinning, and how and why they don't. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008) - Dr. J. Vernon McGee, "Through the Bible" - Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (Peabody, MA:...

As we continue our miniature series in 1 John, Sin and the Savior, we see the climax of the gospel: Jesus Christ, atoning for our sins, and how that applies to us everyday. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)

As we start a series inside of our study in 1 John, Sin and the Savior, we see the depravity of sin in 1 John 3:4. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 24, "Sin" -Shai Linne, "Election", Lyrical Theology...

As we study 1 John 3:3, we see how we are purified through our hope in our glorification with Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, "Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body)" - The ESV S...

Today's study of 1 John 3:2 points us to the essential doctrine of our resurrection and how we are to live in light of that truth. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, "Glorification (Receiving a Re...

As we study 1 John 3:1b, we see what sets believers apart from the world and how that difference has come under attack. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005) - "Creation Apologetics Master Course", Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.o...

In this special episode, we look back on the life of J. I. Packer (1926-2020) and his impact on ABP.

As we start the third chapter of 1 John, we see in 1 John 3:1a that we are children of God and we are to see that often. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 19, "Sons of God"

Today in our study of 1 John 2:29, we look at how we are to know Christ's righteousness and how we are to apply it. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2014), p. 10

As we study 1 John 2:28 today, the Worship Pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, Pastor Dale Fields, joins us to answer some questions on abiding in Christ.

In today's study of 1 John 2:26-27, we see the battle between a humanistic worldview and a biblical worldview. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 6, "The Clarity of Scripture" - Francis Schaeffer, How...

As we study 1 John 2:25, we reflect on the eternal promise that God gives us through Christ: eternal life. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 12, "Communicable Attributes of God (1)" - Francis Schaeff...

Today's study of 1 John 2:24b shows us how we are to abide in the Father and the Son, and we see today why that's important. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - John Owen, The Glory of Christ -J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973)

As we take a close look at 1 John 2:24a, we take are pointed to the gospel, and that the gospel must abide in us.

As we take a closer look at the names given to Jesus in 1 John 2:22-23, we talk about the hypostatic union.  While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 26, "The Person of Christ" - Ben Saunders for his a...

In 1 John 2:22-23, we see how we are to view doctrine and go over some names.