THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHILD OF GOD TO SIN
Those who are constantly involved in sin, so that it is a way of life,
"commit lawlessness." Those involved in lawlessness, which Thayer says
is "the condition of one without law, - either because ignorant of it,
or because violating it", or "contempt and... [ Continue Reading ]
CHRISTIANS ARE OUT OF THE SINNING BUSINESS
Evidently, false teachers were asserting one could live a life of sin
and still be acceptable to God. John did not want Christians to be led
astray, but assured them that people who were saved, thus righteous,
would live a righteous life, just as their Lord... [ Continue Reading ]
WHOSE CHILD ARE YOU?
We reveal who we are by how we live. The children of the devil
habitually sin, while the children of God constantly strive to do
God's will. Particularly, God's children will love each other, and
when they fail to do so they will be excluded from the family of God.
Children of t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DANGER OF HATRED
So, it should come as no surprise when the world hates us when we do
things pleasing to God (John 15:18-20). Good works expose evil works
and their reward stirs envy in the hearts of evil workers. We should
not encourage the hatred of the world but live lives of example that
ma... [ Continue Reading ]
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVING THE BRETHREN
It may be easy for one to say he would die for the brethren when such
has never been required of him. However, the true test of one's
willingness to lovingly sacrifice comes when he possess the things
necessary to sustain life and sees a brother in need. To ref... [ Continue Reading ]
CHRISTIANS HAVE CHRIST ABIDING IN THEM
When one, through obedient faith, keeps the commandments of the Lord,
he becomes a part of Christ, or is placed in the Lord's body
(Galatians 3:26-27). Also, John says Christ will dwell in Him (John
14:23; John 15:1-10). The Holy Spirit is given to Christians a... [ Continue Reading ]