National Capital Bible Church

Love for others reveals true fellowship with God. His love came first (1 Jn 4:19-20; Rom 5:5; Ps 133:1).

(Ps 37:16-19) God’s provisions are greater than our circumstances. Entering vs. inheriting the kingdom of God. Our lifestyle choices affect our eternal inheritance (1 Cor 6:9-10; Ps 15:1-5).

Face the Bema seat with confidence by abiding in love (1 Jn 4:17). Spiritual maturity is measured by perfected love, the absence of fear (1 Jn 4:18; Ps 27:1).

(Ps 29:2) Acknowledge God’s glory that is already His. Remembering Charlie Kirk: Advancing the cause of Christ. A public lawsuit among believers is a spiritual loss (1 Cor 6:7-8). Choose peace over pride (Ps 15:5).

Abiding: the secret to spiritual strength (1 Jn 4:15-16). What it means to confess Jesus before men (Mt 10:32). Let God’s love shape every relationship (Ps 36:7-9).

(Prov 3:5-6) Trust wholeheartedly in God. Communion. We have the spiritual resources to resolve issues internally (1 Cor 6:5; Ps 82). Public lawsuits can hurt the Church’s testimony (1 Cor 6:6).

Confession of Christ guards fellowship (1 Jn 4:15). Therefore, speak boldly that Jesus is the Son of God.

(Prov 2:6) The value of God-given wisdom. If we will judge angels, we can handle earthly disputes without outside judges (1 Cor 6:3-4). Settle conflicts inside church (Ps 149:5-9).

God’s indwelling Spirit is proof of fellowship (1 Jn 4:13). Apostolic witness anchors our faith in Biblical history (1 Jn 4:14). Start living who you are in Christ (Ps 67:1-2).

(Ps 133:1) Unity with believers refreshes the soul. Purity, judgment, and honor (1 Cor 5:11-13). Settling legal disputes with believers (1 Cor 6:1-2). God rebukes unjust judges (Ps 82:1-2).

Parallels between John 3:16 and 1 John 4:11: God’s love initiates both salvation and fellowship. His love is reflected through our love for others (1 Jn 4:12; Ps 103:10-12).

(Prov 22:10) Sin brings unrest into the community. Policing sin inside vs. outside the church (1 Cor 5:13). Trust in God’s justice for those outside the church. Dealing with unbelieving/believing parents as a child.

In Christ, God’s love became visible in history (1 Jn 4:9). He was the propitiation for our sins (1 Jn 4:10; Ps 103:10-12).

(Prov 13:20) Associating with believers. Separation from a sinning believer (1 Cor 5:11-12). Create distance from unrepentant believers (Prov 22:24-25). How privacy of the priesthood fits (Rom 14:4; 12).

Surround yourself with other believers (Prov 13:20). Communion: We’re spared by Christ’s sacrifice. Avoid fellowship that affirms sin in the church (1 Cor 5:9-10; Jn 17:14-16).

Every believer has the capacity to love through their new nature in Christ (1 Jn 4:7-8; Ps 108:8-11). This is fellowship, not proving salvation.

(Prov 4:23) Guard your heart like a fortress. Sin, like leaven, spreads silently if not removed (1 Cor 5:7-8; Ps 19:12-13).

How to identify a worldly vs. Godly speaker (1 Jn 4:5-6). False teachers appeal to worldly desires and thinking (Jn 15:18). God’s Word embodies truth (Ps 19:9).

(Prov 28:13) Living in denial of sin vs. in fellowship. Doctrine of the flesh (1 Cor 5:1-2; Rom 8:8). Seven truths that expose the war within (Gal 5:17).

Identifying and overcoming false teaching (1 Jn 4:3-4; Ps 12:1-2). Rejection of Christ’s true humanity marks spiritual error.

(Ps 100:4) Draw near to God with boldness. Dealing with sin in the church (1 Cor 5:5). Divine discipline (Heb 12:6). Sin cannot go unchecked (1 Cor 5:6; Ps 101:3-4).

Testing doctrine for Biblical accuracy (1 Jn 4:1; Ps 101:7). Deceived false prophet (Mt 7:22-23) vs. deceptive false prophet (2 Pet 2:1-3). God gives believers the ability to discern the truth (1 Jn 4:2).

(Ps 19) God preserves His Word over time. Communion: God graciously provided all we needed for our salvation (Is 53:4-6). God’s preservation of the New Testament, including variants (Rom 8:1).

Proper prayer and alignment with God requires that we keep His commandments, such as loving one another (1 Jn 3:22-24; Ps 15:1-2).

(Ps 50:21) Sin must be dealt with. Sexual immorality in the Church (1 Cor 5:1). You must deal with sin in your church (Mt 18:15-17; Prov 28:13, 23), or you will be judged (1 Cor 5:2-4).