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 ]