13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13 Introduction As we narrow in on verse 13 this afternoon, I want us to consider how God’s children are born. Now, on the one hand it is a bit of a spiritual […]
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Abide in Him: Commentary on 1 John 2:18-29
Last week we looked at these same verses, but we focused primarily on the antichrist while this week we will focus on the Christian. Within this passage there is a contrast set up between the antichrist and the Christian. So as we look at the things regarding the Christian in this passage we will keep […]
A Verse You Cannot Ignore
In 1 Samuel 2v25 you will find a stunning sentence that participates in a greater theme throughout the Bible – the will of man and the sovereignty of God. Here’s the verse: “But they would not listen to the voice of their father, for it was the will of the Lord to put them to […]
Why You Should Consider Romans 8v1 For Your Favorite Bible Verse
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” + Romans 8v1, ESV It is nearly impossible for me to genuinely pick a “favorite” verse in the Bible. When I’m asked that question, I have a tendency to list about twenty different verses and three whole chapters. However, if my back […]