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Belief In Truth As a Sign Of Eternal Life…themes first John pt 11

Posted on July 14, 2018 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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If We Walk In The Light…themes from 1 John pt 10

Posted on July 12, 2018 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 is Evidenced By Righteous Living…Themes 1 John pt 9

Posted on July 11, 2018 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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God’s Love And His law …themes 1 John pt 6

Posted on July 7, 2018 by billrandles

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.( I John 5:2-3) … Continue reading →

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The Light Overcomes The Darkness…themes 1 John pt 5

Posted on July 2, 2018 by billrandles

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (John 1:5) 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 … Continue reading →

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In Him Is No Darkness At All…themes 1 John pt 4

Posted on July 1, 2018 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.(I John 1:5) The Apostle John’s ministry is one of restoration. The faith of … 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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True and False Truth…I John pt 19

Posted on December 15, 2016 by billrandles

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and 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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