The Perspective of a Mature Christian
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The Believer’s Incompatibility with Sin
PlayStop Popout X In this passage, the apostle John reinforces the tests of faith he has already established. True believers have the Holy Spirit living within them and He will never be comfortable in sin. The Christian can grieve the Holy Spirit, quench the Holy Spirit, and resist the Holy Spirit, but He cannot deny…
The Ultimate Comfort
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The Servant of God
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The Blessing of Hope
PlayStop Popout X The concept of spiritual hope is similar to turning on a blazing light in a dark place. It immediately illuminates one’s outlook, uplifts the soul, and produces joy in the heart. Hope introduces life and happiness into this sin-stained and death-filled world. Yet, sadly, most people in this world know nothing of…
The Groaning of Glory
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The Guarantee of Glory
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David Pleads for Deliverance
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Beware of Seducers
PlayStop Popout X In this passage, John reviews his earlier doctrinal tests (the proper evaluation of man’s sinfulness and the appropriate conclusion of Christ’s nature as the God-man) and moral tests (love for Christ and others, and obedience to God’s Word). The purpose of these tests, as stated in John 1:4, was to help his…
Confirmation of Our Adoption
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