Today we look at one of the most amazing pictures found in the Bible. This picture shows others how great God is. People often ask “Do I need to be baptized?” The short answer is that baptism pictures God’s power. Let’s look at God’s picture.
Our series looks at questions many people ask “for a friend” because they are not sure of the answer themselves. If God is so good, why is there suffering in the world? Scripture shows us God’s character. God’s character provides the answer to our question. God is good in every situation.
The quest for truth and authenticity is great. Although we can disguise it in silly forms, society longs for truth. Social media outlets seek to answer silly questions like “will it taco?” and “is it cake?” But for every humorous content creator, there are serious questions being asked like “is it real?” and “are we […]
John addresses real situations his audience faces. Many false prophets shared incorrect information about God. Others claimed to represent God. How can a person know God loves them? John says you can be sure God loves you. God not only demonstrates His love, He reveals the power of His love also. Have you experienced God’s […]
John highlights the important message “God is light.” Now John emphasizes another familiar message about love. This message is life-changing and life-defining. Love is transformative. Love transforms emotions into motions. John provides his audience with an illustration, an explanation, and a commendation about love.
God’s children are identifiable. Strong family traits will give away the relationship if you know to look for them. The believer has the truth needed to stay faithful to Jesus Christ. Faithfulness also serves as a spiritual paternity test. Confidence and conduct identify every believer.
Memories can be deceitful. However, John’s lesson today is a basic reminder: Love God and love others. If you are going to live a meaningful life as a follower of Jesus, loving God and others is mandatory. John highlights three items to remember.
John teaches the basics of Christianity. First, Jesus is real; then, live in the light. Now he teaches that Jesus is a standard – a measuring device and a rallying point. Jesus is a strong and kind standard, exactly what we need and exactly what we need to remember.
John administers a “spiritual eye exam.” Bright light is involved; and it may be temporarily uncomfortable. However, this exam identifies problems before they become more serious. Once identified, you can deal with the problem successfully. John tests your response to Light. Live in the light, not in the shadows.
John’s message brings his audience back to the basics of the Christian life and message. When you go back to the basics, you start with a foundational truth: Jesus is real. Because Jesus is real, a real relationship with Him is possible. A video recording of the entire service is available on our YouTube channel […]