Encouraging the Discouraged | 1 John 2:12–14

This post goes into detail regarding 1 John 2:12–14, considering such questions as "Who is being addressed?"; "What is the purpose of this section in light of the whole letter?"; and "Why are there no women in this passage?"

Listening vs. Hearing: Gideon and the Voice of God

What does the story of Gideon (Judges 6-8) teach us about hearing God's voice?

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.

The Meek Will Inherit the Earth — the Gospel in Obadiah

The gospel of Christ can be preached from every book of the Bible--even Obadiah.

Object of Worship

Do you worship the right things on Sunday morning, or has an idol slipped in? . . . 1 John 5:21.