One of the primary characteristics of God is love, and in His mercy He has chosen to love us. God proved His love, once for all, by sending His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. God’s love is available to all; however, each of us must personally receive His love by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. As we grow in our understanding of God’s love, our love for Him, and for others, will also grow. This growing love for others is proof we're in God’s love, and His love is in us. Also, our love for others is a powerful witness of Him to the world.
1 John 4:12-16
"Dwell in Love"
May 13, 2018
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3 John 1:1-14
July 8, 2018 • Bruce Zachary
There is truth about God as revealed by the words, works and gospel of Jesus. Leaders, and people in general, can hinder or help advance the truth. All of Jesus’ followers recognize the privilege and responsibility to promote the truth. Although 3rd John is the shortest book in the Bible, as you study it you’ll discover how to promote truth.
2 John 1:7-13
July 1, 2018
We’re in the midst of a spiritual war. There are many false teachers in the world, deceiving people by spreading false beliefs about Jesus Christ. As believers in Christ we must be discerning about what we’re taught, making sure our faith is in the true Jesus as revealed in the Word of God. Only those teachers who teach and obey all Jesus said and did can be trusted. As we encounter false teachers, we must speak the truth in love to them, while at the same time making sure we don’t do anything to support them.
2 John 1:1-6
June 24, 2018 • Bruce Zachary
The existence of a moral God creates a moral responsibility to God and others. The essence of that responsibility is to love God supremely and to love others as we love ourselves [Mt. 22:37-39]. The idea is so simple, but so deeply profound, and truly revolutionary. Our lives, the lives of our loved ones, and our communities will be transformed for good if we practice this truth.