Introduction: Illustration: A ferryman had the word “faith” painted on one oar and the word “work” on the other. He was asked the reason for thus “naming” the oars, and replied by showing rather than by words. He laid the oar that had “work” painted on it in the bottom of the skiff, took the oar that…

The Christians Walk Our Duty to Walk as Jesus Walked The Lesson’s to be learned from this passage: The genuineness of our profession shows in our walk. 1. 1 John 2:4 is a believer who says he knows Christ but does not keep His commandments. 2. 1 John 2:6 is the obligation to the one who says he abides…

“The Warning about False Pretenses” 1 John 2:4 cf. Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction: give the context – (vv.13-14 wide & narrow gate; vv.15-20 false prophets; vv.21-28 the two builders) Not everyone who claims to be a Christian really is. Unbelievers do make false professions of faith in Christ. People who…

A True Believer will relate to the Word and others in a positive manner ( James 1:19-20 ) Explanation: James has just finished telling how the believers were to handle trials and temptations, and now he rapidly moves to his next topic. As a result of being “brought forth by the Word of Truth” (v. 18)…