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Aug 25, 2019 · The Bible describes the children of God as having certain characteristics. How do you know a child of God when you see one? What are the distinguishing marks of a child of God?
- The Spirit of Truth
The Greek word in John 16:13 for guide is the verb,...
- Jesus is The True Vine
Note that Jesus repeats his statement, "I am the vine" (John...
- When Jesus Said 'Truly, Truly,' What Did He Mean
In the second part of verse 12, Jesus said, “And he will do...
- What is Eternal Life
The Apostle Paul states, "For the wages of sin is death, but...
- There is a Balm in Gilead
Biblical Background. Gilead was a mountainous part of...
- What Does 'The Way' Mean in The New Testament
Many believers today may not know that in the Book of Acts...
- The Spirit of Truth
Feb 15, 2023 · As the children of God, we are new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), led by the Holy Spirit: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God” (Romans 8:14, NLT). Although at times we still sin, a child of God has “an advocate who pleads our case before the Father.
- We Should Love One Another Because God Is Love (4:7-8).
- Therefore, We Ought to Love One Another (4:11).
- Conclusion
- Application Questions
Twice (4:7, 11) John practices what he preaches by addressing his readers as “beloved.” Of course, genuine love requires much more than calling someone tender names, but John’s readers knew him to be a man who practiced love for them. His words and his behavior were in harmony. Our culture uses the word “love” in many different ways: “I love pizza!...
“Ought” implies obligation or commandment. That love can be commanded shows that it is not primarily a feeling, but rather an action based on commitment. As I said, love is not devoid of feeling, but it is not based on it. We must love others or we are being disobedient to God. If everyone were easy to love, we wouldn’t need this powerful example o...
I read an amazing story that came out of the Korean War. A young Communist officer ordered the execution of a Christian civilian. When he learned that his prisoner was in charge of an orphanage and was doing much good in caring for small children, he decided to spare his life, but kill his son instead. The 19-year-old boy was shot in the presence o...
How can we determine when doctrinal issues are significant enough that we can no longer work with professing Christians?Practically, how should we show love to a difficult person? Do we confront his sin or overlook it? Where are the boundaries?Why is it important to think carefully about the different ways that the Bible speaks of God’s love? What errors result if we ignore these differences? How do we integrate them?Since no one loves perfectly, how do we apply verses 7 & 8? How much love must we demonstrate to know that we are born again?Verses 1 through 3 focus on God's love, and how His love results in believers becoming children of God. Becoming a child of God is seen as a great sign of love from God the Father. John specifically mentions that believers are not only "called children of God;" believers truly are God's children.
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and follow His commandments. - What is the meaning of 1 John 5:2?
Apr 18, 2023 · As children of God, amazingly, we are both born and adopted. It seems illogical, and yet this is the love of our Father. Why does the Bible describe it as both? Who are the Children of God according to the Bible? At this point, we must establish that not every person is a child of God.
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See what kind of love the Father has given us: We are called God's children—and that is what we are! For this reason the world does not recognize us, because it did not recognize him, either. Majority Standard Bible
