John wrote his first letter to clarify the differences between the genuine gospel as revealed by Jesus to the apostles and the heretical versions of the gospel spreading in the early church. He gives 2 guiding principles for recognizing genuine believers and false teachers.
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#TBT: The Dividing Line
The Apostle Paul divides humanity by one thing: those who belong to God and those who don't. It is the only distinction that matters. … Read More...
07 1 John 3:13-24 Love and Hate
How can John say that love is a mark of believers and hate is a mark of non-believers when we know believers who struggle with hate and non-believers who genuinely love others? Review “God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.” Therefore, genuine … Read More...
#TBT Marks of false Teachers
A vital part of your Bible study arsenal is learning to recognize false teachers. Here are three interesting lists -- both modern and classic -- on how to discern a true teacher from a false teacher. Notice the similarities. … Read More...
06 1 John 2:29-3:12 Practicing Righteousness
1 John 2:29-3:12 underscores the importance of good, Bible study and properly understanding the Word. As an application of 1 John 1, we talked about how do you know who to believe and which voice carries authority. Then as an application of 1 John 2, we … Read More...
#TBT 5 Questions to Identify a Cult
How do you recognize a group which claims to represent genuine, apostolic Christianity but in reality does not? Here are 5 questions that separate "the sheep" from "the wolves." … Read More...
05 1 John 2:18-28: Who is the liar?
1 John 1:1-2:17 raised the question whose voice should you listen to and which voice should carry weight. 1 John 2:18-28 tackles a related question: how do you know what is essential and what is non-essential? From 1 John, we learn two critically important … Read More...
#TBT What is Lent?
For 2019, Lent begins on March 6. What is Lent? Is it an official Christian holiday? Was it instituted in the Bible? What -- if anything -- is required of believers during Lent? … Read More...
04 1 John 2:12-17: Loving the World
John sets the world and the gospel in opposition to each other. You can’t serve them both. You have to choose and his exhortation is don’t choose the world. Review 1 John 1:1-4 -- is his preface where he emphasizes the apostles are the only reliable source … Read More...
TBT: 45+ Sample Icebreakers
Tired of the same old icebreakers? Are you using the same 3 interesting facts about yourself at every group and gathering? Here are 45 sample icebreakers to kick start your thinking. … Read More...
03 1 John 2:1-11: Abide in Christ
1820 How should we handle theological disagreements among believers? What issues are so critically important that we should draw a line? Conversely, on what issues should we agree to disagree? John gives us a place to draw the line. Review When John … Read More...
#TBT: Women’s Retreat Survival Kit
A conference I attended gave each participant this simple and heartwarming "Conference Survival kit" which contained the following items and Scripture. … Read More...
02 1 John 1:5-10: God is Light
John begins his summary of the true gospel by saying God is the source of and all life, salvation and holiness. Therefore those who are trust Him will have lives marked by a concern for goodness and a pursuit of righteousness. Review When John wrote this … Read More...
1&2 Timothy Bible Study Resources
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study both Paul's epistles to Timothy. Bible Study: 1 Timothy (coming) Listen to the MP3s 1 Timothy Study Guide 1 Timothy NASB Study Text 1 Timothy … Read More...
01 1 John 1:1-4: The Word of Life
Who do you listen to? Of all the competing voices out there, how do you know which one is right? Which one is worth listening to? And which ones carry more weight than the others? Who you listen to and why is a major theme of the letter of 1 John. John … Read More...
1 John: Discerning the True Gospel
John wrote his first letter to clarify the differences between the genuine gospel as revealed by Jesus to the apostles and the heretical versions of the gospel spreading in the early church. He gives 2 guiding principles for recognizing genuine believers and … Read More...
