15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from theContinue reading “1 John 2: 15-22….Who should we follow?”
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1 John 2: 7-14….Are your neighbours difficult?
7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darknessContinue reading “1 John 2: 7-14….Are your neighbours difficult?”
1 John 2: 1-7….A grammar lesson!
Introduction: Today is Anzac Day in Australia – a day which celebrates Australian Forces, combining with New Zealand Forces, landing in Gallipoli in WWI. We also commemorate all those who have died and served to hopefully keep the world free from tyranny, ever since. It is a good thing to do, and personally I amContinue reading “1 John 2: 1-7….A grammar lesson!”
1 John 1: 1-10….Eye-witness or second-hand reports, which are better?
Introduction: On my most recent short trip to Ethiopia, I was made very welcome by the attendants on Ethiopian Airlines! I can’t remember exactly how it came up but the Senior Steward and a couple of the Stewardesses wanted to shake my hand and they talked repeatedly with me! Why? Because I had met theContinue reading “1 John 1: 1-10….Eye-witness or second-hand reports, which are better?”
As I read it! 