First John chapter one, started a new study Wednesday night. And we’re going to be going through the book of First John. I’ve got about eight lessons that we’re going to be doing out of First John. Yes, I know it’s just five chapters, but there are three different titles that God has given. Three different names God has called here in this book. God is light, God is love, and God is life. And we’re going to get into…
John 12:24-36 Scripture Reference Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it: and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any man serve me,…
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life. For the life was manifested and we have seen it. And bear witness and show unto you that eternal life which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us that which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you that ye also may have fellowship with…
The central question — “Who is doing the sustaining?” — receives a clear biblical answer: God is the Sustainer, and He often chooses to sustain His people through the faith and obedience of other believers. In 1 Kings 17, God speaks, Elijah obeys, ravens provide, and a widow gives. The widow could not have sustained Elijah by her own resources, but God sustained her so that she could be used. The principle is tested under famine, under fear, and under…
