Walk Talks

In today's episode, we explore the transformative concept of being "born again" as described in the New Testament. We dive into the core aspects of salvation—new life, new family, and the evidence of being born of God. We'll discuss the doctrinal test of who we believe, emphasizing that ongoing faith in Jesus as the Messiah is indicates whether or not we are saved. We'll also...

Join us as we explore two distinct types of love: Firstly, we examine "Lying Love," where there is a profession of love for God but a lack of practice in loving others (1 John 2:9, 11). We'll discuss the challenge of merely speaking words without genuine action, and the implications this has on our understanding of salvation and authenticity. Secondly, we delve into "Loving Love...

Join us as we examine why our motivations are crucial—like putting the cart before the horse or expecting produce without planting seeds, what moves us forward sets the stage for what follows. In this episode, we delve into the nuances of genuine love versus love motivated by self-gain, self-fame, and self-pleasure. We draw insights from Scripture, particularly how God's love precedes and insp...

Explore the transformative power of confidence and mature love in our latest podcast episode. Delve into how we, as believers, stand before God as Christ does, not in our own perfection but in His righteousness. Discover why mature love casts out fear of judgment, drawing on profound insights from Scripture. Join us as we uncover how our view of God shapes our response to Him and deepens our under...

Welcome to our podcast episode today, where we explore how we can know that we truly know God, based on the insights from 1 John. This knowledge isn't just theoretical; it's experiential and transformative: Firstly, we learn about reciprocal abiding—how we abide in God and He in us, grounded in scriptures like 1 John 2:24 and 4:13. Secondly, we discover the cause and effect of this relatio...

Welcome to today’s episode where we dive into the essence of divine love from the letter of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 12. In this passage, we explore three profound aspects of God’s love: Firstly, we discuss the invisible nature of God and what it means for Him to dwell within us, referencing key scriptures like Exodus 33:20 and John 1:18. Secondly, we uncover the transformative power of God’s love...

In this episode, we dive into 1 John 4:11 and explore how God's immense love compels us to love others in return. Building on our previous discussion, we emphasize that understanding God's love transforms our actions and motivations. With insights from powerful illustrations and quotes, we reflect on the self-sacrificial nature of love and how it drives us to serve and forgive. Join us as...

In this episode, we explore 1 John 4:9-10, emphasizing that God is the ultimate source of love and calls us to love others. We discuss how God sent His one-of-a-kind Son, Jesus Christ, on a mission to save us, reflecting on His unique purpose and the profound impact of His sacrificial love. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of experiencing God's love and its implications for our l...

In this episode, we explore 1 John 4:7-8, diving into the profound message that God is the ultimate source of love. We'll highlight the recurring theme of love throughout 1 John and draw parallels with earlier chapters. Discover why the command to "love one another" is central to our faith and how the world's understanding of love differs from the biblical perspective. Join us as...

In this episode, we continue our exploration of 1 John 4, focusing on the vital call for believers to discern between the Spirit of Truth and the spirit of error. Discover how the nature of Jesus reveals the source of a teacher’s spirit and how the audience's reception of the message further distinguishes truth from falsehood. Join us as we unpack these essential truths and learn to embrace th...

Join us as we dive into 1 John 4:4 and explore the powerful truth that the Holy Spirit equips us to overcome false teachings. We'll discuss the ongoing battle between the Holy Spirit and antichrist spirits, emphasizing our responsibility to test the spirits around us. Discover the comforting reassurance that, as children of God, the truth is illuminated for us by the Spirit of God that indwell...

Dive into our latest podcast episode as we uncover the pivotal question: Who is Jesus? This question lies at the heart of discerning truth from falsehood in spiritual teachings. Explore how the Spirit of God affirms Jesus as the incarnate God and Messiah, while the spirit of Antichrist denies His deity and unique role as Savior. We'll examine key biblical passages like John 1:1-2 and Colossian...

Explore the dangers of false prophets and their teachings in our latest podcast episode. From biblical warnings in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 13:1-3) to Jesus’ cautionary words (Matthew 7:15), and the apostles’ teachings (Acts 20:29), the issue of false prophets persists. Discover how 1 John 4:1 emphasizes the critical need to discern the spirits behind these messages—whether they stem from th...

The final two verses of 1 John 3 give a summary of John's tests. These criteria are given to encourage those that are doubting and expose those who are lying about their faith in Jesus. The call today is for those who call themselves christians to evaluate their faith by John's 4 distinctions of christian faith. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdherbster@southlan...

Yesterday on Walk Talks, John taught us that christian assurance is built on what God knows to be true and not just on feelings. Today, we'll consider the fruit of confidence and the response that confidence produces for the christian. They are 1) drawing near to the Lord, 2) asking things of the Lord and 3) receiving blessings from God. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailin...

Sometimes our greatest accuser is our own conscience. When we fail to live to the standard God has set we believe the lie that "since I failed, I must not be saved." 1 John 3:19-20 offers a message of assurance to the condemning heart that is focused solely on the foundation of our assurance; God and His knowledge. /// Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdherbster@so...

These verses call the christian to self-sacrifice for the daily needs of others. Through our study today, John will challenge us to dispense Christ-like love to those around us by establishing concern, evaluating capability, and exhibiting compassion. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org⁠⁠!

In contrast to Cain's example of hate is Jesus and his display of love. Jesus came to this world to lay down His life for sinners. As we consider this demonstration of love we will explore how Jesus' love defines love and demands love in return. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org⁠⁠!

Love helps us to know factually the state of a person's soul. True believers love and unbelievers hate. The call of these verses is to consider whether you are in the realm of light or in the realm of darkness by examining your love for others. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org⁠ ⁠!

This verse teaches the believer that they will suffer under the hatred of the wicked. Why should we expect opposition to the christian faith? Why is it important that christians experience hatred from the world? Join us for an overview of Jesus', Paul's, and John's teaching on christian suffering. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org ⁠...

This week on Walk Talks we will examine John's command to christians in 1 John 3:11. That command is to love! Who and how you love says something about your spiritual condition. Today, we study the thesis of the text as well as a negative illustration that teaches us what it does not mean to love others. // Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org ⁠!

We finally arrive to John's thesis of this section; here is how God's children are distinguished from the Devil's children. Learn the differences between these two families and evaluate your own life as to which family you belong. Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdherbster@southlandcamp.org⁠ !

After examining the pattern of sin in yesterday's episode, we delve into the flip side of that disposition - a life patterned by righteousness. John's strong warning in verse 7 indicates a real potential to be deceived in this area of sin. It is vital that christians root themselves in the truth and practice righteousness by God's grace and for His glory. Reach out to Micah and the Wal...

By what standard is the christian made obvious? What objective criteria is there by which christians can discern their being a child of God? According to John, the pattern of sin versus righteousness is an indication of that relationship. Today, we define sin, learn how sin can be destroyed, and explore what a pattern of sin demonstrates. Reach out to Micah and the Walk Talks team by emailing ⁠mdh...

The hope that christians have in Christ is a hope that has both current and future implications. We have the hope now that we are God's children and that He is going to appear again soon. The future hope is that we will one day see Christ and as a result be like Christ. All of this hope motivates holiness as we pursue purity in anticipation of Christ's return. Reach out to Micah and the Wa...