Contending for the FaithJude 1—4“Beloved, While I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the fai...  Read More

The Subtle Danger of Spiritual Pride“I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.”3 John 9-15Pride is perhaps the most prevalent and ...  Read More

Living a Life that is Pleasing to God3 John 1-8“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.”What brings us joy and happiness?  What we value is what brings us joy.  Y...  Read More

The Lost Art of Discernment2 John 7-11“Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward…If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching,...  Read More

The Unchanging Word2 John 1:1-6“The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth, for the sake of the truth which abides in us and w...  Read More

The Mark of a Genuine Disciple“By this we know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commandments.”1 John 2:1-6It is easy to be a pretender.  We can talk the talk, say all the right words. We c...  Read More

Acknowledgement, Confession, and Forgiveness“If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us ...  Read More

The Present Implications of the Future2 Peter 3:10-18‘Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.”There is a prevailing underc...  Read More

God’s Patience and the Certainty of Judgment2 Peter 3:1-9“The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient towards you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come ...  Read More

Who do We Listen To2 Peter 2:1-10“But False prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying th...  Read More

Confusion and Clarity2 Peter 1:12-21“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star a...  Read More

Authenticity versus Imitation2 Peter 1:8-11“For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.  Therefore, brethren, be all the more di...  Read More