Behold God’s Unusual Love! 14 April 2019 PM – 1 John 3:1-3 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: First John 3 begins with a command – Behold! The word translated “behold” is eido to know factually, to see with the eyes, to inspect. The phrase “what manner of” translates a word that literally means from […]
Confidence of Fellowship 7 April 2019 PM – 1 John 2:24-29 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: When I was learning carpentry, my boss used to say, “Measure twice and cut once.” That advice has given me confidence time and again. In our text this evening, John commands us to abide in Christ so that […]
Identifying Antichrists 31 March 2019 PM – 1 John 2:18-23 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: We have all heard of the Antichrist that will deceive the world during the Tribulation, but in our text this evening, John speaks of man antichrists. It is important for us to know whom he was describing. The word […]
The Love God Hates 24 March 2019 PM – 1 John 2:15-17 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. “Love not the world!” That makes no sense if it were addressed to unbelievers. Until a person is saved, he is addicted to the world. John is writing to Christians to warn them that loving […]
Reasons for Reminders 17 March 2019 PM – 1 John 2:12-14 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: Perhaps you have taken one of those bush walks where at every fork in the trail there is a coloured arrow attached to a tree as a reminder of the direction you must go to stay on your […]
A Commandment: Old & New 10 March 2019 PM – 1 John 2:7-11 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: John Fawcett lived from 1740-1817. He spent 54 years as the pastor of a poor Baptist church in Wainsgate, England. His preaching and writings blessed many, including King George III. He penned the following hymn about […]
Fellowship Known 3 March 2019 PM – 1 John 2:3-6 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: A few weeks back, Gerhard’s grandparents visited from the UK. I met them, but I cannot say that I got to know them. I did not really have any fellowship with them. I do have fellowship, however, with Gerhard. […]
Fellowship Defended 24 February 2019 PM – 1 John 2:1-2 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: If you really know God as your loving heavenly Father, you should consider companionship with Him your greatest treasure. I heard of a father who had to be away from home for about seven months. On his return, he […]
Fellowship Maintained 17 February 2019 PM – 1 John 1:8-10 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: If you go camping and start a fire, that fire will always burn out if you do not maintain it by adding wood. The same principle is true in fellowship with God; it must be maintained. Transition: We gain […]
Fellowship Gained 10 February 2019 PM – 1 John 1:7 – 1Jn2019 – Scott Childs Introduction: None of us would ever be allowed to barge into the Prime Minister’s office without knocking, pull up a chair and say, “Hi, I came to fellowship with you over a cup of tea.” Guards would prevent such a […]