God gives us the gift of faith, we need to use it without
limiting God. We are also called to have a balance between
head and heart knowledge, a well balanced Christian.
Referenced Samson and read Towzer's Odd Number We Are
We need to love everyone,just as Jesus loved the church.
We need to be careful not to sin in our heart, as Cain &
Abel. We are called to help our brothers with compassion.
God is always loving us no matter what even if we fail. He
wants us to behold and expess it to others. Speaks about
having a relationship instead of a religion.
Four catagories in which the spirit works and belivers are
at. Knowing Christ is the true living God will help
discern over the conditions and the anitchrists that
will lead us astray. The Triunity of God discussed.
Brief lesson about life, he gives us an inheritance that
will never fade away if we trust him.We should value the
right representation of Jesus,in our heart. Focus on the
eternal things in heaven and not on eternal worldly things.
Is it genuine & can it be tested? We are called to be
R.E.A.L. Three stages in our spiritual walk; litte
children,young men and fathers. We need to recongnize
what stage of life our walk with the Lord is at.
We need to have our hearts clean sweeped, and restock our
shelves with supernatural things. We need the Holy Spirit
as our anti-virus agent protecting us from our sly enemy.
We need to have right priorities and know His forgiveness.
What would you change this year to make you better? Are you in need of fellowship? We were created to fellowship. Join a small group so you can be loved on and prayed for. Fellowship is not an option.
Jesus paid the price for our sins. His love for us will
continue to clean and perfect us. We need to walk like
Jesus, our witness speaks out to those who watch us. Sin
will blind and bound. Only this love and Mercy saves us.
What John is telling us is he knew Jesus and that God is light. As we grow in the knowledge and in our relationship with Christ, he will cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves. We must confess our sins and God will be faithful to forgive us our sins. The 3 stages of 1 John 2:3
1. Obey- but hate it.
2. Obey- it's okay.
3. Obey- I can't believe I ever disobeyed.
3 major points, the author:John, the audience:believers and
the arguement. We see how Jesus is the light and Salvation.
Declaring that he has been seen, heard and touched. The
Necessity of being a real christian. Facts & dates of Bible
When the Lord returns, how will he find you? Will you be
resting in Him, having no spot or blemish, and blameless?
A definition of these terms. Also, God gives us grace, what
do we need to add to this to see growth in our walk?
How should a believer prepare for the return of the Lord?
Are there evidences today that his return is near? A dis-
cussion of the rapture, the behavior of unbelievers, and
how believers should conduct themselves as the day nears.
One of the 7 things that are an abomination to the Lord is
a proud look.It is the root of all sorts of sins, it hin-
ders the work of God, it affects our learning and content-
ment,it stops the process of love. Does self-esteem work?
What makes a good pastor go wrong? His path away from
standard doctrine may begin subtly and progress to false
teaching. What's wrong with the health/wealth doctrine
that's being preached today? False teachers, their tactics.
Warning! All pastors don't tell the truth. Some examples of
modern day teachers with questionable doctrine. How can we
identify and avoid such teachers? What about Christian TV?
Can we trust everything we hear there? Don't be deceived.
How do we know what we believe is true? Are there solid
evidences that show Jesus is alive today? What evidence was
available to early believers, and what is available to us
today? Also,listening to the Spirit, spiritual sight.
What is the purpose of our existence? We need to under-
stand our duty as Christians, as well as our motives. A
look at the Great Commission and our call and election.
Saying NO to temptation, the seriousness of adultery.