The love test 7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in […]
Category Archives: Christian Attitude and Behaviour
1 John 2:1-6: How do I know that I am truly a Christian? Part 2
Christ Our Advocate 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of […]
1 John 1:How do I know that I am truly a Christian? Part 1
1 John 5:13 (ESV Strong’s) 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life. Word Study: Eternal life according to John 17 is: John 17:3 (ESV Strong’s) 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the […]
What is Salvation, Who Provides it and How do I know I have it?
1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again…… Comment: We hear all the time that our lifestyle is the fruits that will indicate whether we are truly saved or not. Verses […]
Hebrews 10:26-27 Warning Against Deliberate and Intentional Sinning
26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Word Study: The word “deliberately” comes from a greek word which means voluntary, willful and intentional. The word […]
Hebrews 6:4-8 Warning Against Deliberately Rejecting Jesus Christ asthe source of Salvation
Warning Against Deliberately Not Maturing Characteristics of An Apostate (A person who deliberately rejects Jesus despite having no excuse to do so) 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the […]
1 John 5:1-3 Are you truly a Christian?
Comment: In John 3:3, Jesus told Nicodemus that unless a man is born again, he will not see the kingdom of God. Now, the word “again” comes from a greek word “anothen” which means “from above.” This means what Jesus was saying was that, unless a man is born from above, he will not enter […]
Hebrews 5:11-14 – 6:1-3: Are you a Baby who still needs milk or Are youa mature Christian who can handle solid food?
Babies Instead of Mature Christians 11 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need […]
Hebrews 5:7-10 : Jesus, the Source of Eternal Salvation if Obeyed and the Divinely Designated High Priest
Jesus’s Prayers Heard because of His Reverence 7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Word Study: The word “reverence” means Godly Fear. The fear of disobeying God. The […]
Renewal of your mind
Have you heard of a saying “if you keep doing the same thing, don’t expect different results”. This means if the input is the same, the method is the same, then the output will be the same. To get different results, either the input or the method must change. Now, for this to happen, you […]