The book of 1 John is a challenge and encouragement to the Church. John is reminding the Church of the sufficient work of Christ on the cross and the implications for holy living. John is encouraging the faithful followers of Christ to hold steady in the face of opposition and false teaching. We are people of light and love.
Be Loved
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • 1 John 2:12–14
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I Am One of the Beloved
February 25, 2024 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • 1 John 3:1–3
Who am I? This is one of the greatest questions that we will ask in this life. Where do you draw your identity from? We have many different forms of identifying who we are based on relationships, occupation, education, race, religion, interests and so on and so forth. But at your very core, who are you?
God is Love, But What About Us?
February 18, 2024 • Pastor Peter Damaska • 1 John 4:7–21
Love is a fashionable word. We hear it repeatedly in music, in poetry, in the Scriptures, and even when eating our favorite pizza. If repetition helps get a point across, John is definitely trying to get our attention and educate us about love—true love. God is love, but what about us?
LOVED (keep yourselves from idols)
February 11, 2024 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • 1 John 5:21
The wise sage, John, abruptly ends his letter to the church. His final words are short and to the point. He tells the beloved disciples of Jesus to keep themselves from idols. That’s it. Why would John choose to finish his letter that is full of assurances in such a way?