Bible Study

1 John 1:1-10GODS FORMULA FOR FELLOWSHIP Intro: Fellowship, we like that word. It has a nice ring to it. It is Baptist for food. In truth, the word fellowship means things held in common. It implies standing together on common ground. Imagine the glory of this statement, God desires to have a close, personal relationship … Continue reading “God’s Formula For Fellowship – 1 John 1:1-10 – Bible study”

1 John 1:4; 5:13 LET’S TAKE A TEST Intro: The early church had been birthed in power. It grew like wildfire and the Lord truly blessed the fledgling church. However, it wasn’t many days until heresy began to creep into the church. One of the earliest perversions of Christianity to make an appearance was known … Continue reading “Let’s Take A Test – 1 John 1:4 – Bible study”

1 John 2:6 ARE YOU WALKING LIKE JESUS Intro: We become like those we are around. For instance, as I grew up, without realizing it, I began to walk like my father. I have also picked up many other characteristics from him, some desirable, others no so much so. Now that is from a physical … Continue reading “Are You Walking Like Jesus? – 1 John 2:6 – Bible study”

1 John 3:16-19 HOW TO LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Intro: Our world is a harsh place to live. For the most part, people live a “dog eat dog existence. The way of the world is to put self first, love self and provide for self. Some natural men may display genuine love and concern for their … Continue reading “How To Love Thy Neighbor – 1 John 3:16-19 – Bible study”

1 John 4:7-12 WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT GOD’S LOVE Intro: There is nothing like the love of God! It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved … Continue reading “What Are The Facts About God’s Love? – 1 John 4:7-12 – Bible study”

1 John 5:1-13 HOW CAN I KNOW FOR SURE?   Intro: We live in a world that is filled with doubt. Very few people seem to have any real certainty about anything. These doubts arise concerning the economy. How high will gas prices and milk prices go? These doubts arise concerning the war on terror. … Continue reading “How Can I Know For Sure? – 1 John 5:1-13 – Bible study”

1 John 5:11-13 HOW YOU CAN BE SAVED AND KNOW IT Intro: I used to work with a lady who when I would say, I am glad I am saved!, would reply, No one can know for sure that he is really saved. My reply was always, The Bible says I can and I am … Continue reading “How To Be Saved And Know It – 1 John 5:11-13 – Bible study”

I John 5:11-13 THE BIRTHMARKS OF THE TRUE BELIEVER Intro: In the church I attended as a boy, there was a set of twin girls who attended there also. These two girls were absolutely identical, except for the fact that one of them had a large birthmark on her cheek. Without that birthmark, it would … Continue reading “The Birthmarks Of The True Believer – 1 John 5:11-13 – Bible study”

Revelation 4:1-11 I’M IN HEAVEN, NOW WHAT? Intro: Verse 1 of this passage shows John hearing the sound of a trumpet and of a great voice calling him up to Heaven. Immediately, the transition is made from the earth to the heavens. John is then given a view of what Heaven will be like. This … Continue reading “The Unveiling Of The Book – Revelation 1:1-3 – Bible study”

Rev. 1:10-11; 2:7 WHEN JESUS BRINGS THE MESSAGE ntro: Often the preacher takes some abuse for the sermons he preaches. Yet, if he is listening to the Lord, he is in reality only the mailman. When the sermon is Bible based and the preacher is Spirit-filled, then the Lord is responsible for the sermon and … Continue reading “When Jesus Brings The Message – Revelation 1:10-11; 2:7 – Bible study”