Living in the Light - Studies in First John

​In this lesson we learn how God's love for us matures and protects the believer. Today we live in a fearful world. Many people live with "free-floating anxiety." With terrorism, wars, economic hardships, family conflict and civil unrest, it is easy for many of us to fall out of FAITH into FEAR. Covers 1 John 4.17-19

​In this lesson we explore the depth of God's love for us. True love is rare in this world, but it should not be among Christians. God's love is real love and we are to love like Him. Covers 1 John 4.7-11

In this lesson we discover that we will one day be like Christ. The day is coming when we will see Jesus Christ as He is, face to face, and we will become like Him for all eternity. ​Covers 1 John 3.1-3

In this lesson we learn about the dangers of friendship with the WORLD. Everyone has heard of "love at first sight," but that's unrealistic. First there is friendship, then courtship, then the blossoming of love, then commitment. Christians must beware of becoming friends with the world lest they become committed to a relationship that excludes God. Covers 1 John 2.15-17

In this lesson we learn three stages of SPIRITUAL MATURITY. To see a chronological adult still acting like a child is regrettable - what went wrong? But we don't think the same thing when we see a Christian of many years acting like a babe in Christ. Spiritual growth should be an ongoing process, and the absence of change is cause for alarm. Covers I John 2:12-14

In this lesson we learn what OBEDIENCE reveals about our spiritual life. There are two dynamics in any relationship: the fact of the union and the fellowship of the union. How the participants relate reveals a lot about the health of the relationship. So it is with God and us. The degree to which we obey tells a great deal about where we stand with Him. Covers I John 2:3-11.

​​In this lesson we discover three ways JOY or EXCITEMENT in our lives can be lost. A comedian once said that sometimes we have to look reality square in the face and deny it! Denial may get a laugh, bit it will not produce joy - especially when we deny the reality of sin. Instead of denying sin, we need to see it as God does and not let it rob us of our joy in Christ. Covers I John 1:3-2:2.

In the first of his three letters, the apostle John gives five tests by which anyone can evaluate whether they are born of God. Covers selected Scriptures.

​Jesus' claim of exclusivity​ is one of the biggest obstacles many people face when considering Christianity. In our age of pluralism and "tolerance," the question "Is there only one way to God?" is perhaps the most volatile question we could ask or be asked. John 14.6