Grace Bible Church

The Test of Our Duty: 1st John Lesson 12

We need to be seriously committed to our duty because this is the key to a fruitful life that glorifies our Lord and Savior and our heavenly Father.

The Sound Doctrine Test: 1st John Lesson 11

The doctrine test is important. Not only do we want to believe what is right and true concerning Christ, we want our lives to reflect a right belief. 

All That is in the World: 1st John Lesson 10

All the things in this world are passing away - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life - so let's set our eyes on forever.

Do Not Love the World: 1st John Lesson 9

John makes it clear in this verse that the love of the world and the love of the Father cannot co-exist - the fact is they are diametrically opposed.

The Growth Test - Evidence of Life: 1st John Lesson 8

The spiritual birth produces spiritual life and a spiritual life should be marked by growth that produce spiritual fruit in our life.

The Love Test: 1st John Lesson7

When we love one another the way Christ loves us, we confirm that we are in the Light. This love is confirmation.

Full Assurance or False Assurance: 1st John Lesson 6

If we are honest we have to admit that walking in obedience to the commandments of Christ is too difficult a task to be accomplished in our own strength.

Jesus Our Righteous Advocate: 1st John Lesson 5

Jesus is the propitiation for the sins of those from every tongue, every tribe and every nation who have responded to the Gospel with repentance and faith.

The Sin Test: 1st John Lesson 4

God forgives sins. God cleanses us from all unrighteousness. But God does not remove the consequences. This is a good thing.

The Test of True Fellowship: Part 1 - 1st John Lesson 3

We share a common life in Christ. This forms a bond of union between us that is unlike anything we can experience in the world.