“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.4): Walking in the Light – 1 John 1 – Context“But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). The first sermon examines the text of 1 John 1, considering the Gnostic heresy John dealt with, and the proper …
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As was noted previously, fellowship with God and man is contingent upon one thing. It is that which inheres in the term “fellowship.” “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth” …
Continue reading Fellowship 3 – Fellowship Between MenThe Bible gives guidelines for our speech and actions. They must both be governed by Christ’s authority (cf. Colossians 3:17). As Christians, we must ensure that our saying is consistent with our doing. They must both be in the name of the Lord, and they must not contradict each other. Ppt: Saying and Doing Outline: …
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As was noted in the first installment of this series on fellowship, fellowship considers commonality. Those who have something in common with each other have fellowship. Those who participate in a common practice with each other are having fellowship with each other. John’s first epistle shows two relationships when considering the topic of fellowship – …
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The topic of “fellowship” is prominent in scripture. It is a simple concept, though it has been the seat of much controversy. Solomon said, “there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9), and the same rings true with the problems surrounding fellowship. Even the first century church experienced trouble with the different applications of …
Continue reading Fellowship 1 – TerminologyCan we be sure of our standing with God? Can we know that, upon our demise or Jesus’ return, we will be “found by Him in peace” (2 Peter 3:14)? The readers of John’s 1st epistle lacked confidence in their standing with God because of the deceivers in their midst. John wrote, “These things I …
Continue reading Sermon: That You May Know“I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman?” (Job 31:1). It is important that we commit ourselves to righteousness. In doing so, we must learn how to avert our eyes. We must not look into various things if we seek to please God. Ppt: A Covenant …
Continue reading Sermon: A Covenant With My EyesJohn 1:1-5 is a powerful text that reveals evidence of Jesus’ nature, and purpose. Also, within those 5 verses we see an infallible, and indestructible plan for mankind. Ppt: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind Outline: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). We live in a world of darkness, and “he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going” (John 12:35). Without light we would be utterly lost and without hope. However, just as light shining in a …
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