Tag: 1 John

  • He washed my sins away

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  • 1 John 5:1-21

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    Today’s Reading is 1 John 5:1-21. Earlier I asked: What’s wrong in John’s congregation? Today the author of John’s letter answers directly by wrapping up his letter with a handful of pleas: Verse 14 “We have courage in God’s presence!” Boy, are discouraged but may God help us to find courage! Verse 15 “He hears…

  • 1 John 4:1-21

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    Today’s Reading is 1 John 4:1-21. Here you will find a very interesting equation: God = Love According to the nature of an equation one could also say: Love = God So wherever love is experienced, God is experienced. What a beautiful thought.

  • 1 John 3:1-24

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    Today’s Reading is 1 John 3:1-24. How can one prove the existence of God? Easy, say the authors of the Johannine works: Verse 14 “We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love others.” Because there is charity among us, there must be some ultimate source…

  • 1 John 2:18-29

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    Today’s Reading is 1 John 2:18-29. What’s wrong in John’s congregation? – Enter the Bible gives some background: “The background of this sermon or letter is unclear. The author, whom tradition identifies as John, expresses concern about false teachers who are leading astray the Christian fellowship. Exactly who these people were or where they lived…