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1 John 4: Agape First and Last

There is a quality to agape that is unlike the other loves, for it comes from a place of fullness, a place of depth and peace, it is an overflowing kind of love that does not need a response to exist.

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1 John 4: We Have the Mind of Christ

The Apostle John was convinced those who know God listen to those who have written the scriptures, and that listening makes us capable of discerning between the spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit.

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1 John 2: Spirit of AntiChrist

For John, Christianity was empowered by the Holy Spirit. The antichrist was the other spiritual movement, fueled essentially by a supernatural force that was in opposition to God.

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Gospel of John, The Life is in the Blood

Jesus delivered what was very likely his most offensive sermon every preached. It would cost him the majority of his disciples, and act as a turning point in his public ministry.

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1 Peter 3: Baptism of the Flood

As a life-long waterman, Peter may have preached often using the metaphors of Noah's ark and the Flood as symbolic for salvation through Jesus.

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Gospel of John: Sanctification

Jesus was praying that you and I will be protected by the supernatural power of God as we intentionally engage the people around us, whoever they may be, with the goodness of God’s love, the gentleness of God’s goodness, and the good news of God’s gospel.

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Gospel of John: Inner Peace

Jesus already has victory in every area of our lives, and is saying this very thing to you and me today. We need only realize the truth, with Jesus, and claim that victory for ourselves.

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Gospel of John: Penalty, Power, Presence

It is the work of the Holy Spirit to convict hearts and reveal truth to minds. Our work is to love.

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Gospel of John: The Ruler of this World

God’s mighty deliverance of the world through the cross held echoes of the ancient contest God entered into with the powerful gods of Egypt.

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Gospel of John: Three Concerns

This is good news for humankind, for we have been trying to appease angry gods for all of our recorded history.