The Bride Church

Key Points Being “born of God” means loving Him, obeying His commandments, and loving others born of Him. God’s commandments are not a burden—they’re an expression of His heart and love. True victory (Nico) over the world comes through faith in Jesus, not effort. God’s testimony is revealed through the water, the Spirit, and the blood—all testifying that Jesus is the Son of God. The new birth is a...

KEY POINTS God’s love is perfect and drives out fear; it’s not based on our performance or merit. 1 John 4 teaches us that love is evidence of being born of God and knowing God. We are commanded to love others as He has loved us, but first we must let Him love us. God’s perfect love was shown in Christ’s atoning sacrifice—the propitiation for our sins. Loving others requires confronting six barrie...

KEY POINTS ·      We are encouraged as believers to test every spirit.  ·      There are many spirits, but only one spirit of God. ·      False prophets and cultural pressures will attempt to pose as truth, but God gives us discernment through His Spirit and His Word to distinguish truth from error. ·      The world listens to the false spirits and believes them because they are of the world, but...

KEY POINTS ·      You are created in God’s image and likeness. ·      You are created both male and female ·      You are created with unique characteristics given by God. ·      You are created with a purpose. ·      You are created to be like Him. DISCUSSION ·      How often are you affirming your children? ·      How are you demonstrating the love of the Father to your children? ·      What is...

KEY POINTS •           John makes it clear those that are born of God live like his children.  •           We are either a child of God or children of the Devil.  •           Jesus appeared to defeat the works of the devil. Lawlessness / Sin are works of the devil. •           His children know their identity and except His unchanging love. •           His children don’t make it a practice to sin....

Key Points Fathers reflect God's character – A father’s role is to mirror the Heavenly Father’s protection, leadership, and love. Spiritual danger is real – The spirit of the antichrist is already active; fathers must stay alert and guard their homes. Protection begins with fear of the Lord – Wisdom and spiritual authority flow from reverence and submission to God. Integrity shapes legacy – A fath...

KEY POINTS Loving the world is incompatible with loving the Father. Worldly desires are temporary, but God’s will is eternal. The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life are spiritual traps designed to pull us away from God. Jesus was tempted in all the same ways as us, but He overcame so we could walk in freedom. We are not called to separate from the world’s people, but we...

KEY POINTS True believers are children of God, not merely creations of God. Identity in Christ begins with adoption through faith. Hatred toward a fellow believer reveals spiritual blindness and hinders fellowship with God. Walking in the light means loving one another, staying free from darkness, and recognizing the cost of unforgiveness. Every believer is part of a spiritual family—children, you...

KEY POINTS John speaks to believers as little children—a term of identity, intimacy, and dependence on the Father. Sin separates us from God and is described in Scripture as lawlessness, defilement, slavery, treachery, iniquity, rebellion, ignorance, foolishness, and deception. Jesus is our Advocate and our propitiation—the atoning sacrifice who absorbed God’s justice and reconciled us to the Fath...

Key Points John’s message is personal and urgent. He saw, heard, and touched Jesus—and now proclaims the truth so we can have fellowship with God and with one another. Fellowship isn’t a feeling—it’s a transformation. Real connection with God brings light that reveals sin and cleanses us through Christ. God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. We can’t claim to walk with God and remain in u...

Key Points Honor is a command, not a reward. We are called to honor our mothers not because they earned it, but because it is right in God’s eyes. God shares His heart through mothers. The nurturing, comforting, and life-giving nature of moms reflects God’s own character. You don’t need to give birth to mother someone. Spiritual mothers and nurturing women have profound impact—even those who never...

Key Points We are to learn to reckon upon certain Reckonings and Declarations which Christ’s Death and Resurrection have secured. To reckon upon truth means to count on it, consider it true, live it, be confident in it, draw upon it, and know it matters. If not, we get stuck and miss the full benefits of the truth. Christ’s resurrection creates a new reality which ought to bring about changes in o...

Key Points Christians receive the Holy Spirit at salvation; there's no need to wait for a separate experience. We don’t need to wait to start sharing the Gospel. Sharing your faith grows your faith—increases joy, maturity, and satisfaction with God. The Gospel has supernatural power to transform lives—it’s not our power but God’s. The Word of God never returns void; every seed you plant will fulfi...

Key Points The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. The Resurrection Fulfills God’s Promises. Jesus did exactly what He said He would. We Are Justified by Faith, Not Works. Our salvation is a gift, confirmed by His resurrection. God Has Power Over Death. The empty tomb proves He conquered death itself. We Have Hope Beyond the Grave. This hope anchors us, not just for eternity, but f...

Key Points After Jesus’ death, His disciples were devastated—paralyzed by sorrow and unmet expectations. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we often walk away from hope without realizing that Jesus is walking with us. The disciples hoped for a political savior—not a suffering servant. Jesus often doesn’t meet expectations, but exceeds them by meeting our deepest need. True hope is not i...

Key Points You can’t have a resurrection without death. It’s important to reflect on Christ's death before celebrating His resurrection. The death of Jesus was prophesied in detail in the Old Testament, demonstrating God's sovereign plan. Jesus' death satisfies God's justice and demonstrates His love simultaneously. When Jesus said, "It is finished," He meant the debt of sin was paid in full (τετέ...

Key Points Words are foundational to existence and have power beyond mere speech Jesus is the Word (Logos) incarnate, the source of all creation and truth Our words, thoughts, and actions define our character and spiritual state Repentance involves changing our mind and aligning with God's truth The Bible is a direct way to understand God's mind and will We must be cautious of teachings that eleva...

Key Points The law is an expression of God's heart and character, revealing sin and holding us accountable. Grace is God's unearned gift that saves us and empowers us to live godly lives. Repentance involves changing one's mind and turning away from sin towards God. Being born again is receiving new life through the Holy Spirit. Righteousness is both a gift from God and a calling to reflect His ch...

Key Points Discipleship involves answering the call to follow Jesus and make disciples. Becoming like Christ is an ongoing process for disciples. Disciple-makers encourage and support others in their faith journey. Understanding core concepts like the law, grace, repentance, righteousness, and being born again is crucial for discipleship. True discipleship is characterized by servant-hearted love...

Key Points Being a disciple involves following Jesus, becoming like Him, and making other disciples. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) calls all believers to make disciples. Discipleship is a form of love and sacrifice, reflecting Christ's love for us. Jesus empowers and equips us to make disciples, even with our limited resources. Every believer has the capacity and responsibility to help o...

Key Points The call to follow Jesus is a call to be transformed. Sanctification is a lifelong journey of becoming like Christ. Trials refine us, just as fire purifies silver, shaping us into His image. Following Jesus means surrendering, not just trying harder. The ultimate goal is to reflect Jesus in our love, forgiveness, and endurance. Peter and John were recognized as having been with Jesus—ou...

Key Points Jesus’ calling in our lives is all-inclusive. The call includes leaving our past behind—our pride, selfish ambition, independence, and false security. His call to follow includes self-denial & cross-bearing, bringing us closer to the epicenter of His calling. Even at the beginning of Jesus’ call on Peter’s life, He cast the vision for his future—that he would be part of His Great Commis...

Key Points The heart of the Great Commission isn’t “going”—it’s intentional disciple making. Mission is less about the where and more about who we are and what we do. Compassion breaks through cultural and social barriers. Caring for the least of these—orphans, widows, the hungry—is fruit of disciple. Unexamined biases—toward the homeless, prisoners, or those who are different—hinder our witness....

Key Points Our conscience is a gift from God, but it's not infallible. It needs to be calibrated to God's will through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Everyone is made in God’s image; moral beings who makes moral judgements. Your conscience has the moral capacity to change, for better or for worse. A “weak” faith person is one who thinks they are forbidden to do something. A “strong” faith person i...

Key Points: God desires to transform us from the inside out, moving beyond superficial changes. We often ask for the wrong things, missing what God truly wants to do in our lives. Repentance leads to times of refreshing from the Lord. True transformation comes through Jesus Christ, the “Beautiful Gate" through which we enter into new life. Our spiritual lameness can be healed by the power of Chris...