1 John

Walking in Eternity

March 17, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • 1 John 2:25, 1 John 1:7, John 10:10, 1 John 1:2, 1 John 5:20

Humanity has a big problem. Many people hate their life. For them life is a tormenting slog. But God didn't save humanity so that we could have a miserable life. John 10:10 reveals the Jesus came that we may have life to the full. So, how do we understand this gift of eternal life that Jesus gives? And what does it mean to walk with Jesus into eternity?

Walking in Power

March 10, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • 1 John 2:18–27

John, the Apostle, refers to the anointing that believers have received. What is this biblical idea? What benefit does it have to the believer and the church? And should we seek to be anointed? All important questions for understanding how to walk as Jesus did with the power of God.

Walking in Truth

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • 3 John 4, 1 John 1:8, 1 John 2:3–5, 1 John 3:18–19

The writer of 1 John discusses the role of both small "t" truth and big "T" Truth in our faith. Walking in Truth starts with an honesty about who we are and where we're at. Once we have the baseline of honesty, then we need to apply the truth of what we need. The result of honest application of truth in our lives, we find the promise and hope of a heart at peace.

Walking in Love

February 25, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • 1 John 4:16–19, 1 John 2:15–17, 1 John 5:2–3, 1 John 3:15–18

John circles around the topic of God and love many times in his letters. How does God demonstrate His love for us and how does that influence the ways that we love others, reflecting God's character in our world. Pastor Steve unpacks 4 steps to walking in love from 1 John.

Walking in Joy

February 18, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • 1 John 1:1—2:2

John's letter to the churches demonstrates his care for their walk with the Lord. John writes his themes in rippling circular thinking. This results in a repetitive, but vital read to those who give their ear. Playing on the ancient Biblical theme of "walking with the Lord," John gives us special insight into the joy that is found when we stay in step with God.

Price Chapel

Walking in the Light