By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 49 Scripture Readings: 1 John 4-5 Key Scripture Verses: 1 John 4:1-3 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Dear Friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you… Continue reading Week 49 Testing the Spirits and Learning to Discern God’s Will
Tag: First John
Love Perfected
Love Perfected Key Texts: 1 John 4:7-12 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into… Continue reading Love Perfected
Love Isn’t Optional
Key Text: 2 John 1-6 The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father… Continue reading Love Isn’t Optional
How Do We Know We Are Christian?
Key Texts: 1 John 2:3-6 “We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete… Continue reading How Do We Know We Are Christian?