Grace Bible Church

Love Is the Evidence of Salvation: 1st John Lesson 22

If our love is a love that results from being born of God and knowing God, then it will be a love that meets needs, just like God met our needs.

The Call For Discernment: Part 3 - 1st John Lesson 21

My friends, if the message is from God, it will be consistent with the message of God as presented by those who were obviously from God.

The Call For Discernment: Part 2 - 1st John Lesson 20

At the heart of John’s statement that “Jesus Christ has come in the flesh” is the fact that Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man in one person.

The Call For Discernment: Part 1 - 1st John Lesson 19

Paul knew that the threat of heresy would not just come from those outside the elders, but that it would also come from among this very group of men.

The Ground for Assurance in Salvation: 1st John Lesson 18

If there is a confidence that is not based on evidence, there is likely a person who has been deceived into believing they are a Christian.

The Assurance of God's Salvation: 1st John Lesson 17

The truth of a doctrine will not do you any good in the presence of God, unless you are of the truth. No experience will stand the test of God’s presence. 

Love and Hate - Knowing the Difference: 1st John Lesson 16

If we will make the greatest sacrifice and lay down our lives for the brethren, why would we not step in and do what is needed when far less is required?

Practicing Righteousness: Part 2 - 1st John Lesson 15

Those who are born of God will bear the image of spiritual birth and spiritual life. We will give evidence of this and not habitually sin.

Practicing Righteousness: Part 1 - 1st John Lesson 14

John’s emphasis makes it clear - our spiritual parentage will determine our practice. It will do so for everyone, without exception.

How Will We Respond When He Appears?: 1st John Lesson 13

So many have a confident assurance because they say they “believe” in Jesus. Will we be confident when He appears, or will we shrink back in shame?