Intro Chapter 2 has shown us what it looks like to truly know Christ: obey Him, love His people, reject the world, and remain in the truth. John now carries that same theme into chapter 3. We are not only followers of Christ; we are children of God. Because we are God’s children, John shows us how our lives should reflect who we are as we wait for Christ to return. Stay Close to Christ — v. 28 “And now, little children, abide in him…” To abide means to remain, continue, and s

Be Devoted to Prayer – Colossians 4:2 Prayer should be a steady part of the lives of God’s people. Prayer expresses dependence on God. Prayer submits our desires to God’s will. Prayer keeps us watchful and thankful. We do not pray to convince God to be gracious. We pray because He already is. Pray for the Sick – James 5:13–16; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 God invites His people to bring suffering and sickness before Him. Ask God to heal. Ask God to strengthen and sustain. Pray for f

Our Family Devotional Guide (FDG) is designed to help you walk through biblical truth as a family, utilizing A Catechism for Boys and Girls, as published in Truth & Grace Memory Book. For each week’s FDG, we will provide the catechism question & answer as well as the associated Scripture references. To make the most of this guide, we encourage you to: Read – Read the catechism question, answer and Scripture references. This will be a help and benefit to kids, teens, and adu

I. Recognize the Hour: Antichrists Have Come (vv. 18-19). II. Recognize the Truth: Everything Hinges on Christ (vv. 20-23). III. Remember the Gospel: Hold Fast to What You Have Heard (vv. 24-25). IV. Abide in the Anointed One: The Spirit Keeps His People (vv. 26-27). V. Application: What Does This Mean for Us?

We do not need to reinvent ministry or chase the latest methods. We need to look carefully at the New Testament, see how Christ and His church lived out the mission, and faithfully follow those biblical patterns today. In this study, we will focus on the gospel itself, our responsibility to embrace the mission, how to share Christ clearly, and how to help others begin following Him. What did they do? Acts 2:37–41; Acts 4:29–31; Acts 17:2–4 proclaimed Christ explained the gosp

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Our Family Devotional Guide (FDG) is designed to help you walk through biblical truth as a family, utilizing A Catechism for Boys and Girls, as published in Truth & Grace Memory Book. For each week’s FDG, we will provide the catechism question & answer as well as the associated Scripture references. To make the most of this guide, we encourage you to: Read – Read the catechism question, answer and Scripture references. This will be a help and benefit to kids, teens, and adu

Intro John has just reminded believers: Our sins are forgiven. We know the Father. God’s Word abides in us. We have overcome the evil one. Now John moves from who we are to how we should live. He gives a direct command: “Do not love the world or the things in the world.” This is not simply about avoiding certain behaviors. The passage moves through two loves, two sources, and two outcomes. DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD — v. 15a “Do not love the world or the things in the world.” Love

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Our Family Devotional Guide (FDG) is designed to help you walk through biblical truth as a family, utilizing A Catechism for Boys and Girls, as published in Truth & Grace Memory Book. For each week’s FDG, we will provide the catechism question & answer as well as the associated Scripture references. To make the most of this guide, we encourage you to: Read – Read the catechism question, answer and Scripture references. This will be a help and benefit to kids, teens, and adu

I. The Command to Love (vv. 7-8) A. Known Command (v. 7) B. Renewed Command (v. 8) II. The Contrast in Obedience (vv. 9-11) A. The Hypocrite—The One Who Speaks (v. 9) B. The Obedient—The One Who Loves (v. 10) C. The Hateful—The One Who Stumbles (v. 11) III. The Changes from Growth (vv. 12-14) A. The Children—Spiritually Young (vv. 12, 13c) B. The Fathers—Spiritually Mature (vv. 13a, 14a) C. The Young Men—Spiritually Growi

We do not need to reinvent ministry or chase the latest methods. We need to look carefully at the New Testament, see how Christ and His church lived out the mission, and faithfully follow those biblical patterns today. In this study, we will focus on the gospel itself, our responsibility to embrace the mission, how to share Christ clearly, and how to help others begin following Him. What did they do? Acts 2:37–41; Acts 4:29–31; Acts 17:2–4 proclaimed Christ explained the gosp

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Our Family Devotional Guide (FDG) is designed to help you walk through biblical truth as a family, utilizing A Catechism for Boys and Girls, as published in Truth & Grace Memory Book. For each week’s FDG, we will provide the catechism question & answer as well as the associated Scripture references. To make the most of this guide, we encourage you to: Read – Read the catechism question, answer and Scripture references. This will be a help and benefit to kids, teens, and adu

INTRO Last week: Christ’s work for us. This week: Christ’s work in us. John gives us a test of genuine faith: obedience. Obedience does not save us; it gives evidence that we truly know Christ. The question is: How do I know that I know Him? Knowing Christ is evidenced by a life of obedience that deepens our love for Him and shapes us to walk like Him. To Know Jesus is to Obey Him — vv. 3–4 “By this we know… if we keep His commandments.” Knowing Christ is more than knowing ab

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We do not need to reinvent ministry or chase the latest methods. We need to look carefully at the New Testament, see how Christ and His church lived out the mission, and faithfully follow those biblical patterns today. In this study, we will focus on the gospel itself, our responsibility to embrace the mission, how to share Christ clearly, and how to help others begin following Him. What did they do? Acts 2:37–41; Acts 4:29–31; Acts 17:2–4 proclaimed Christ explained the gosp