Tag: 1 John

  • How to overcome the world

    Scripture: 1John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only He who believes that Jesus is the son of God. Observation: The only way to overcome the world is to believe that Jesus is who he (and God) said he was. Application: There is only one way to eternal life. You can’t get it…

  • Test the Spirits

    Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 1Dear 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. 2This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is…

  • He’s got my back… and more

    Scripture: 1John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you wlil not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense– Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Observation: God does not want us to sin, and sent us his Word so we can learn…

  • Confess those sins

    Scripture: 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Observation: He washes us clean from our sins, provided we confess them. Application:Hallelujah! It is so good to know that my sins are, and will be, washed away. No, I…