1 John

Security

Security

I want to feel secure, wrapped with love and protection, unafraid of the chaos and evil of this world. Don’t you? I did a word search on the word security in the Bible. I was surprised at what I found, but then again, not so surprised. Let me tell you what…

Abide in Him

Abide in Him

“As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in…

Response to Evil

In response to shootings in Nevada and Texas: “We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” 1 John 5:19 “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Romans 16:20 All death, disease, and destruction come…

Becoming Holy

“Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One…

Aliens

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens … Who are chosen According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, By the sanctifying work of the Spirit, To obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood; May grace and peace be yours in the fullest…

Free from Shame

“Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, But we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight…

Know God

“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” 1 John 2:3 How ya doin’? “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me…