Tag: church division

The Christian’s Key Commandment | 1 John 2:3–11

This post goes into detail regarding the test John offers to gauge the legitimacy of a person's claim to know God.

The Marks of a Christian | 1 John 1:5–2:2

This post goes into detail to describe a Christian’s identifying mark according to 1 John 1:5–2:2.

What Is the Point? | 1 John 1:1–4

This post goes into detail to discern the direction John wants to direct his readers as they make their way through 1 John. It covers 1 John 1:1–4.

1 John and Church Abandonment: A Personal Journey

This post describes both the personal reasons why an expositional series through 1 John is near and dear to my heart and the commentators who are influencing my perspective and preventing me from focusing this study on my own experiences.

1 John: A Manual for Handling Church Abandonment

The Apostle John and Saint Augustine can teach us much about the Church at our current place in history. In this post, I introduce the book of 1 John | FREE ACCESS

Content Update | 1 John Series

An update as it relates to my forthcoming expositional series in 1 John.

The Sacraments, Unity, and Jesus’ Will

Why is a proper understanding of baptism and the Lord's Supper critical? . . . John 17:21-23.

How’s your love life?

In his book, "Love or Die," Alexander Strauch asks us to do some soul searching as to the quality of our Christian love.

What’s Your Sin Preference???

Thoughts on a favorite hymn: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.

10 Disciplines when Practicing Church Discipline

the title says it all. . . . Matthew 18:15-17.