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Although Christ offered everyone the gift of salvation, many people are still living in darkness today.
The book of First John is one of the most simple, yet profound, texts in the Bible on walking in the light - and in true fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. In Living in the Light, Dr. Jeremiah brings out the heart of John's message: Salvation is not found in hidden, secret knowledge, but is found in the light of Christ, revealed and manifested by loving God and loving each other.
Someone once said that sitting in church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than sitting in a garage makes you a car. The apostle John would agree with that sentiment. In the first of his three letters, he gives five tests by which anyone can evaluate whether they are born of God. Covers selected Scriptures.
A comedian once said that sometimes we have to look reality square in the face and deny it! Denial may get a laugh, bit it will not produce joy - especially when we deny the reality of sin. Instead of denying sin, we need to see it as God does and not let it rob us of our joy in Christ. Covers I John 1:3-2:2.
There are two dynamics in any relationship: the fact of the union and the fellowship of the union. How the participants relate reveals a lot about the health of the relationship. So it is with God and us. The degree to which we obey tells a great deal about where we stand with Him. Covers I John 2:3-11.
To see a chronological adult still acting like a child is regrettable - what went wrong? But we don't think the same thing when we see a Christian of many years acting like a babe in Christ. Spiritual growth should be an ongoing process, and the absence of change is cause for alarm. Covers I John 2:12-14.
Everyone has heard of "love at first sight," but that's unrealistic. First there is friendship, then courtship, then the blossoming of love, then commitment. Christians must beware of becoming friends with the world lest they become committed to a relationship that excludes God. Covers I John 2:15-17.
When we look at ourselves in the mirror, or reflect on our temperament or personality, we dream of being different - losing weight, growing hair, becoming more loving. The day is coming when we will see Jesus Christ as He is, face to face, and we will become like Him for all eternity. Covers I John 3:1-3.
We ”love" lots of things: food, movies, friends, sports, But do we really love those things or just have great affection for them? Probably the latter is more likely. True love is rare in this world, but it should not be among Christians. God's love is real love, and we are to love like Him. Covers I John 4:7-11.
When children are small and overcome by fear, wise parents do not say, "Be confident! Be courageous!" Instead, they help the child overcome fear by loving them, which in turn builds confidence and courage. In the same way, God's love leads to confidence and courage in us. Covers I John 4:17-19.
