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Christian Devotional – August 7, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:17-18–All wrong doing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. TRUTH: When we have accepted Jesus Christ as the Son of God, then we realize that He wants to live in and through us every day. He is the first One who was born of God when God raised Him from the dead. He leads and guides us to do those things that He would do. Will we…
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Christian Devotional – August 6, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:16–If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. TRUTH: While there is debate about what exactly is meant by a “sin that leads to death,” we must realize that God desires that we lift one another up in prayer. Regardless of whether this refers to a sin that, when committed, results in the physical death of…
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Christian Devotional – August 5, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:14-15–This is the confidence we have in approaching God, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears. And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him. TRUTH: When we pray, are we seeking God and His perfect will for our lives? We can be assured that He hears us. Even more than that, He gives us the assurance that He will provide what we ask according to His will. When we pray, are we praying for God’s perfect will to be done? Do we seek after His will in…
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Christian Devotional – August 4, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:13–I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. TRUTH: In many other religions, the people simply wish they will have eternal life. They think they might. They try and try, but never really know for sure where they stand with their God. However, with the one true God, we can know, confidently, assuredly, know that we have eternal life. No wondering or doubting because God has written these things in His word to us so we can understand exactly how God provides eternal life…
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Christian Devotional – August 3, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:11-12–And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has the life, whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. TRUTH: Here it is, the basics of the gospel message. God has given eternal life through His Son. If you have the Son, you have the life. If you don’t, you don’t. Everything boils down to the relationship with Jesus Christ. What do we believe and what will we do with Jesus Christ? God’s gift of eternal life depends on our answer to that question.…
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Christian Devotional – August 2, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:10–Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. TRUTH: Do we take God at His word? God has spoken and testified about His Son Jesus Christ. Do we believe His testimony? If we don’t believe what God says about Jesus Christ, then we are calling God a liar. Do we believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully man and fully God, who died to pay the penalty for our sins and redeem…
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Christian Devotional – August 1, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:9–We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God. TRUTH: God, through His Spirit, has testified as to who Jesus Christ is. In the previous verses, He explained that. But now, it is important to understand that since He is God, His testimony carries more weight and influence than any human’s testimony about who they think Jesus is. Do we take God at His word or are we swayed and persuaded by men when thinking about Jesus Christ? We cannot believe in God and not believe what He says about His Son Jesus Christ. RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – July 31, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:7-8–there are three that testify: the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. TRUTH: In the Old Testament, the law required two or three witnesses when giving testimony in court. Here, John shares that the testimony of Jesus Christ is verified by three witnesses who are all in agreement. Do we know and understand the truth about Jesus Christ? We can share with confidence because we have such strong witnesses who are all in agreement that Jesus is who He said He is. RESPONSE: Father, Your word is truth and all things testify to the truth of…
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Christian Devotional – July 30, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:6–This is the one who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies because the Spirit is the truth. TRUTH: Jesus Christ is God and that was demonstrated throughout His entire ministry, but specifically at His baptism (water) and crucifixion (blood). At both of those events, the Spirit testified in remarkable ways that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. Do we believe that Jesus Christ is fully and completely God while being fully man? RESPONSE: Father, I know that You sent Your Son Jesus…
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Christian Devotional – July 29, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:4-5–for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. TRUTH: We are overcomes through Jesus Christ. We have victory over the world and all that is in the world because we believe in and place our faith in the One who is victorious over the world. Are we living knowing that we have victory or are we living like we have been defeated? God has overcome the world and if we believe…