1 THESSALONIANS 4:3-7, 5:18 – For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter,…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
This Lord’s Day evening, we continue in chapter two of our study of 1 John. In doing so, we encounter the dominant theme in the letter – assurance that we know God. Lord willing, we hope to establish the foundations God has given us to live a life of assurance of knowing Him.
This Lord’s Day morning, we continue our study of the Apostle Paul’s second prayer for the believers in Ephesus. Apart from the Lord’s High Priestly prayer in John 17, this is the most profound prayer in the scriptures. Lord willing, we hope to establish the third reason why we need this prayer – the competing sinful loves that seek to replace Christ’s love in our hearts.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 – Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. THEME OF THE DAY. WHEN WE DON’T FEEL LIKE IT. Have we ever woken up early on a Sunday morning, knowing it is church day, and simply just didn’t feel like getting…
JOHN 9:30-38 – The man answered, “Why, this is an amazing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone…
This Lord’s Day evening, we continue in chapter two of our study of 1 John. In doing so, we encounter the dominant theme in the letter – assurance that we know God. This is a critical and important element in the Christian life because without assurance, we will lack the enjoyment of the Lord and influence for Him.