[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:18-27 (ESV, NIV, The Message). As I often do, I would like to begin this posting with a couple confessions. First off, I love Lutheran theology and nerd out about it. I love the focus on grace, the promises of baptism, and the idea that many...
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1 john 2:15-17 [do not love the world]
[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:15-17 (ESV, NIV, The Message). Love people; use things. Never confuse the two. Ever heard that expression? This helpful instruction for life restates the heart of these verses in 1 John. The gist of this passage is that all the wonders of...
1 john 2:7-14 [the new commandment]
[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:7-14 (ESV, NIV, The Message). It's not that complicated! One of the things that frustrates me the most about how many Christians approach interpretation of the Bible is how we over-complicate the message. We pull soundbite-sized passages...
1 john 2:1-6 [christ our advocate]
[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:1-6 (ESV, NIV, The Message). One of the things I've noticed since moving to Florida has been the sheer number of TV commercials for lawyers. I know that they run them everywhere, but it seriously seems like I'm hearing things like, "Don't...
1 john 1:5-10 [walking in the light]
[serialposts]Read 1 John 1: 5-10 (ESV, NIV, The Message). I want to walk as a...
1 john 1:1-4 [the word of life]
[serialposts] Read 1 John 1:1-4 (ESV, NIV, The Message). Have you ever...
the first epistle of saint john
1 John is a short yet powerful letter. It is most likely written by John the...
on sacrifice, service, and strength: [saint luke, the winged ox]
[serialposts]Historically, Luke has been symbolized by a winged ox or bull....
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