Tag Archives: Gnosticism

The Word Has Come (and remains) In the Flesh…themes from first John pt 12

Posted on July 17, 2018 by billrandles

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 … Continue reading →

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Mending The Nets …pt 1

Posted on June 27, 2018 by billrandles

The Chinese pastor, author and martyr, Watchman Nee, in his book “What Shall This Man Do ?”, made an interesting observation about the careers of the three apostles, Peter, Paul and John. Nee observed that there is spiritual significance in … Continue reading →

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How Faith Overcomes The World…I John pt 21

Posted on December 17, 2016 by billrandles

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we … Continue reading →

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The False Fruit of The False Christ…I John pt 17

Posted on December 14, 2016 by billrandles

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Of AntiChrist Wants to Spiritualize Everything…I John pt 17

Posted on December 13, 2016 by billrandles

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The Love of The Truth…I John pt 16

Posted on December 9, 2016 by billrandles

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. ( 3 … Continue reading →

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Belief In Truth As a Sign Of Eternal Life…I John pt 15

Posted on December 8, 2016 by billrandles

I am the Way the Truth and the Life, no one comes to the Father but by me.(John 14:6) We have been studying the threefold sign of eternal life, as taught by the Apostle John in His First Epistle. We … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life Evidenced By Love…pt 13

Posted on December 6, 2016 by billrandles

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.( I John 3:14) We have been discussing the theme of First John , which is the … Continue reading →

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If We Walk In The Light…I John pt 12

Posted on December 5, 2016 by billrandles

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life Proven By Righteousness…I John pt 11

Posted on December 5, 2016 by billrandles

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God … Continue reading →

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