1 John 2:11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them. Blinding Darkness. This just doesn’t work, does it? Light blinds, not darkness. Light penetrates darkness. Light dissipates darkness. Light makesContinue reading “1 John 2:11 Blinding Darkness”
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Exclusive – 1 John 5:5
1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. All Truth is exclusionary. The simple fundamentals of logic teach us this. If A=B, and B≠C, then A≠C. When there are true things, then there are also things that aren’t true. Despite whatContinue reading “Exclusive – 1 John 5:5”
Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12
1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. I love lightbulbs! I have them in every lamp in my house, every recessed ceiling fixture, even outside my house. And I bet you do too! Light bulbsContinue reading “Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12”
Medal of Honor – 1 John 3:16
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. There is a series on Netflix that highlights “Medal of Honor” recipients, those who risked their lives to save the lives of othersContinue reading “Medal of Honor – 1 John 3:16”
“In Him” – 1 John 2:28
1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. Sometimes we must sustain movement in a particular direction in order to reach a goal. Not everything in life is reached in a single effort. Sometimes it can takeContinue reading ““In Him” – 1 John 2:28″
Forces – 1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness, There are some things that are givens here on Earth, and the effects of these truths can’t be evaded. They affect all of us, even when we don’t want themContinue reading “Forces – 1 John 1:9”
Believe and Love
1 John 3: 23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Sometimes things in life are simple! Let me say that again: sometimes things in life are simple! It can be very difficult to hear these words atContinue reading “Believe and Love”
Anointing
1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. One of the marks of aContinue reading “Anointing”
Last Word
1 John 5:21 The last words a person speaks are often remembered. When someone is lying on their deathbed and they call you over and whisper in your ear, those words are important. It is wonderful when those words are clear, easy to understand. It can be rather difficult when the words are crypticContinue reading “Last Word”
We Know – Part Three
1 John 5:20 I want to simplify your life. That’s right! There really is one main goal in life. All other goals are secondary and derivative. There is only one pursuit that pulls us toward eternity and ensures that connection. There are many worthy short term goals in life. Some of these goals willContinue reading “We Know – Part Three”
The Arnold Journey 