1 John 2:21 KJV [21] I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. I remember a Bible college teacher who often used a particular quote when he wanted to challenge us to study. He would say, “A good Bible student is a student of the Bible to his grave”. This has stayed with me down through the years and has served as a reminder of the importance of learning and relearning what has been written. I’m sure you have heard the saying, “anything …
“Spiritual Guidance”
1 John 2:20 KJV [20] But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. The word “unction” is translated from the Greek word, “chrisma”, which means “the anointed One”. The word Christ stems from this same word. Though the person of Christ is not with us, he was with the apostles, but his Spirit is with us today. The presence of Jesus lives in our hearts through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Every true believer is indwelled with the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. Once the Holy Spirit moves into our heart, …
“Spiritual Betrayal”
1 John 2:19 KJV [19] They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. The church is encouraged when people are added to the membership. It always boosts the moral and strengthens the congregation to see new faces sitting in the pews. The absence of membership has the reverse effect on the church. It can be disheartening to see people leave and go to another church …
“Time is Running Out!”
1 John 2:18 KJV [18] Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. John wants the “little children” to be aware of both the time in which they are living, and the dangers of the time in which they are living. This is good for all believers, but the strong and mature should already be aware of these facts. Our text shows us the value of discipleship in the lives of young Christians. We must make them …