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1 JOHN 2:5-6 /BLOG

What you say with your mouth should be backed by your actions. This simple test implies that a peson can identify an unknown subject by observing that subject’s habitual characteristics. This is also called: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.Continue reading “1 JOHN 2:5-6 /BLOG”

1 JOHN 2:3-4 / BLOG

There is a natural outworking of your faith. This natural outworking shows to others what you believe more than any words you can say. Actions and words go hand in hand.

1 JOHN 2:1-2 / BLOG

This is God’s grace at work. We try not to sin and we fall short of that goal. We are forgiven through the sacrifice of Christ. We learn to rely more on God and to choose Him over the temptations to sin. As we rely on Him we are victorious over sin through the victoryContinue reading “1 JOHN 2:1-2 / BLOG”

1 JOHN 1:8-10 / BLOG

There is a choice to be made. Do you pretend you are blameless, perfect even? Do you take a look at yourself and see the truth of the matter? Honestly we have all sinned. We are incapable of doing anything other than trying to cover it up. It cannot be hidden When we confess ourContinue reading “1 JOHN 1:8-10 / BLOG”

1 JOHN 1:7 / BLOG

Relationship, relationship, relationship. When properly connected to the light, there is a natural outworking. When we live connected to the source of the light we will find we are not alone. We will be known by His light. Others will join together in this connection and share in fellowship with on another. Through Christ weContinue reading “1 JOHN 1:7 / BLOG”

1 JOHN 1:6 / BLOG

The active display of light indicates where we are. We do not produce the light ourselves. Therefore, we must be connected with the source for it to shine through us. The natural outworking of this connection, will be active lighting. If there is dark, we are not connected. There is room here for light toContinue reading “1 JOHN 1:6 / BLOG”