We look at what it means to know the truth. The antichrists are on the scene denying the incarnation of Christ. So it’s vitally important to not only know the truth but be able to defend it against any lie. We look at the kinds of truth that the church must know and confess. An exposition of 1 John 2:21-23. ★ Support this podcast ★

A sign of the last days is that there are many antichrists that are a precursor to THE antichrist spoken of in Daniel and other passages. Who are the antichrists? What are their characteristics? What is the spirit of the antichrist? We answer these questions and more. An exposition of 1 John 2:18-20. ★ Support this podcast ★

What does loving the world mean? How do our choices in life draw us into a love for the world? John’s command to “not love the world” is another test of whether someone is an authentic Christian or an imposter. An exposition of 1 John 2:15-17. ★ Support this podcast ★

John writes to three groups of believers in this letter. Children, young men, and Fathers are at various stages of their Christian life. Each group has qualities and characteristics that demonstrate their level of spiritual growth.  Daily we all should be striving to grow in our knowledge and become mature in our faith. An exposition of 1 John 2:12-14. ★ Support this podcast ★

The greatest commandment that Christ gave His disciples was that they love God and their neighbor. This passage drives home the idea that those who are truly in Christ will have a deep abiding love for their brothers and sisters. The counterfeits and imposters are known because of their hatred for the brethren.  They say they love Jesus but their actions prove otherwise. An exposition of 1 John 2:7-11. ★ Support this podcast ★

There is a difference between true and false converts. John tells us how to know the difference between the two, and only those that “abide” in Him are His followers. They walk as Jesus walked because they love Him and have a desire to follow him. Imposters only say that they follow Him, but their actions tell a different story. An exposition of 1 John 2:6. ★ Support this podcast ★

The pressures of life produce behaviors that clearly prove the differences between true and false believers. True converts to Christianity demonstrate their faith through a unique love for their brothers and sisters in Christ. Their faith is established by their love for Christ and their willingness to follow Him no matter how challenging the times. An exposition 1 John 2:5. ★ Support this podcast ★

1 John was written to Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. The saints were being confronted by false teachers bringing another gospel into their midst. John encourages them to proclaim Christ and to stand strong in the face of opposition. Selected Scriptures: Acts 20:29-30; 2 Timothy 1:5-13,15; 1 John 1:18-19 ★ Support this podcast ★

The difference between true and false believers is how they live their lives. Is it possible to know whether someone is saved or not by observing how they live? An exposition of 1 John 2:3-4. ★ Support this podcast ★

To approach God at any age it was done through a mediator. Sin is a very real problem for the saved and the unsaved alike. We take comfort in knowing that Jesus is our Advocate before the Father standing in His presence on our behalf. Jesus is the propitiation for our sins. An exposition of 1 John 2:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★

Real believers must have a proper view of God and know the reality of sin. That true fellowship with the Father is the result of walking in His Light. An exposition of 1 John 1:5-10. ★ Support this podcast ★

In these introductory verses, we cover the background to 1 John. Heresy in the form of Gnosticism had infiltrated the early church. John’s response to that was to “proclaim” Christ from his first-hand experience as an Apostle. An exposition of 1 John 1:1-4. ★ Support this podcast ★