Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 6 in Understanding the Love of God Psalm 22 The cross reveals the full weight of sin and the depth of Christ's sacrifice, showing that redemption was not a light or symbolic act but the real outpouring of God's judgment upon the sinless Son. He endured abandonment, rejection, and intense suffering in both body and soul so that sinners could be brought near and made righteous. What appeared to be defeat was in truth the pathway to victory, as His suffering gave way to triumph, securing salvation and establishing Him as the risen King who is worthy of worship, obedience, and proclamation to every generation. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 32 in Gospel Record of John John 10:31-42 Everything rests on recognizing who Jesus truly is, because if He is not God, He cannot save. His words, His works, and the testimony surrounding Him all point to one clear truth that demands a response. Some reject Him despite overwhelming evidence, while others believe and find life. The difference is not in the proof given but in the heart that receives it, because eternal hope is found only in acknowledging Him for who He is and trusting Him fully. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 31 in Gospel Record of John John 10:19-30 Amid countless voices that compete for attention, true life and security are found in recognizing and following the voice of Christ. Those who belong to Him respond because they know Him, not merely with outward agreement but with a living connection that cannot be mistaken. Unbelief persists not because truth is hidden but because the heart refuses it, while those who receive His voice are given lasting life and are held securely by His power. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 30 in Gospel Record of John John 10:1-21 True security and abundant life are found only in the One who knows His people personally, leads them faithfully, and gives Himself for their sake. Unlike false voices that seek to use and destroy, He calls, guides, and protects with perfect care and love. His authority is not forced but recognized by those who hear and trust His voice. The greatest proof of His goodness is that He willingly laid down His life so that others might live, offering both safety and a lasting relationship to all who follow Him. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 29 in Gospel Record of John John 9:8-41 A life genuinely touched by Christ cannot remain hidden, because real transformation becomes a powerful and undeniable witness. While simple faith may begin with limited understanding, it grows stronger through testing, opposition, and personal conviction. Those who reject truth often do so out of pride and resistance, even when the evidence is clear, but those who respond in humility move from uncertainty to bold, confident belief. In the end, the difference is not in what is seen but in how the heart responds, because Christ reveals Himself to those who are willing to believe and receive Him. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 28 in Gospel Record of John John 9:1-7 Human suffering is often misunderstood as something to explain or assign blame, but in God's hands it becomes a setting for His power and purpose to be revealed. What appears to be a lifelong limitation can be part of a greater design where Christ makes Himself known. He alone brings true light, opening not only physical eyes but spiritual understanding, and calls for a response of faith and obedience. In every hardship, the greater question is not why it happened, but how God will use it to reveal His glory and draw hearts to Himself. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 4 in Understanding the Love of God Lamentations 3:22-36 Even in the darkest seasons of loss, suffering, and disappointment, hope is not found in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. His mercy holds back the judgment we deserve, His compassion never fails, and His faithfulness never wavers. When everything else seems stripped away, the Lord Himself remains enough. Those who remember who God is, wait on Him, and trust His purpose discover that He has not abandoned them. His work is still unfolding, and even in affliction He is shaping His people for His glory and their good. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 27 in Gospel Record of John John 8:48-59 When truth confronts a hardened heart, it often produces rejection instead of repentance. Face with clear evidence and unmistakable claims, these leaders chose to insult and deny rather than believe. Yet Christ did not soften His words. He revealed that eternal life is found in receiving Him and that He is not merely a teacher but the eternal God Himself. The issue was never lack of proof but unwillingness to accept who He is. Every person must face that same reality, because recognizing Him rightly is the difference between remaining in unbelief and receiving everlasting life. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 26 in Gospel Record of John John 8:31-47 True freedom is not found in heritage, religion, or outward identity but in a living relationship with Christ through His truth. Real faith continues in His word and allows that truth to shape the heart and life. Those who resist the truth remain in bondage to sin even while claiming spiritual privilege. The dividing line is not knowledge but willingness to receive and obey God's word, because only the Son can break the chains of sin and give the lasting freedom that the human soul was created to know. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 25 in Gospel Record of John John 8:12-30 Jesus alone brings the light that reveals truth, exposes darkness, and guides the soul to life. Those who follow Him are led out of spiritual blindness, while those who reject Him remain in darkness despite all their religious knowledge. The greatest danger is not ignorance but unbelief, because refusing the light leaves a person trapped in sin and separated from God. Yet the same light that exposes also invites, calling every heart to believe, follow, and receive the life that only Christ can give. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 24 in Gospel Record of John John 8:1-11 Religious pride is quick to condemn the sins of others while ignoring the sin within the heart. When confronted with truth, those who came to accuse were forced to face their own guilt and quietly walked away. Yet where human judgment sought to destroy, but He offered forgiveness and a call to a changed life. The same Savior who exposes the hypocrisy of the proud also extends grace to the repentant and gives them the opportunity to walk in newness of life. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 23 in Gospel Record of John John 7:30-53 When Christ is clearly presented, neutrality becomes impossible. His words, works, and invitation expose the heart and force a decision. Some are drawn to believe, others argue or dismiss the truth, and still others harden themselves in open rejection. The difference is not the evidence but the condition of the heart. Christ offers living satisfaction to all who will come to Him, yet His presence always brings division because every person must ultimately decide whether to receive Him or turn away. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 22 in Gospel Record of John John 7:14-29 When truth is spoken with authority and confirmed by unmistakable works, every heart must wrestle with the same question. Many listen, debate, and speculate, yet hesitate to believe because tradition, pride, and assumptions cloud their judgment. The real issue is not lack of evidence but unwillingness to accept what that evidence reveals. When a person honestly considers the truth and the power behind it, the conclusion becomes unavoidable. The one who speaks with God's authority, exposes the heart, and accomplishes what no one else can do must be recognized for who He truly is. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

We must be aware that we live in a world that is absolutely saturated with the "spirit of error." So much of what we hear sounds spiritual and good, but we must stay with the truth of God's Word, be guided by the "spirit of truth," and put everything to the test. Jesus Christ is the test! If what one says does not line up with the Scripture concerning the Saviour, the Christ of the Bible, then we must stand strong and firm on what God says concerning His only begotten Son.

This is message 21 in Gospel Record of John John 7:14-18 Understanding God's will begins with a surrendered heart. Spiritual clarity does not come first through an education, debate or human reasoning, but through a willingness to debate, whatever God reveals. When a person is truly ready to do His will, God gives the ability to recognize truth and discern what is genuinely from Him. The path to knowing God's direction is not complicated or mysterious. It begins with humble submission, and from that place of obedience, God faithfully makes His truth clear. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 3 in Understanding the Love of God Exodos 19:1-6 God does not rescue His people merely to change their location but to draw them into a deeper relationship with Himself. Like an eagle with its young, He builds carefully, stirs when comfort becomes a hindrance, draws near in moments of uncertainty, and faithfully carries when strength fails. What feels like disruption or difficulty is often His loving method of shaping, strengthening, and teaching trust. Through every season, He is not abandoning His own but bearing them safely, using both provision and pressure to bring them closer to Himself. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Salvation is in Christ and Christ alone. In a split second, we are quickened from the dead; we are made alive by the Spirit of God and regenerated by God's mighty power. The proof that we have made this passage is not in speaking of a salvation experience; the proof that you and I have made this passage is in our behavior toward the brethren.

This is message 20 in Gospel Record of John John 7:1-10 Proximity to truth does not guarantee belief. Even those closest to Jesus urged Him to seek popularity and public approval, revealing how easily worldly thinking can shape religious advice. He refused to be driven by pressure, spectacle, or human timing, choosing instead to move only according to the Father's will. True faith trusts God's purpose over public applause and remains steady when misunderstood or rejected. The call is to follow Christ in faithful obedience, even when those nearest do not believe and the world does not understand. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Evangelist Rob Watkins was saved at the age of ten through the bus ministry of an independent Baptist church and sensed God's call to preach as a teenager. He prepared for ministry at Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College, where he met his wife, Terri, and together they have served the Lord faithfully for decades while raising five children. After more than thirty years in pastoral ministry, including twenty-three years leading one church, he entered full-time evangelism with a seasoned heart and steady hand. Known for his gracious spirit, clear Bible preaching, and unique ability to connect with all ages, he brings both experience and warmth to every service. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Evangelist Rob Watkins was saved at the age of ten through the bus ministry of an independent Baptist church and sensed God's call to preach as a teenager. He prepared for ministry at Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College, where he met his wife, Terri, and together they have served the Lord faithfully for decades while raising five children. After more than thirty years in pastoral ministry, including twenty-three years leading one church, he entered full-time evangelism with a seasoned heart and steady hand. Known for his gracious spirit, clear Bible preaching, and unique ability to connect with all ages, he brings both experience and warmth to every service. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

God is hiding Himself in plain sight in order that He may be discoverable. Tonight's exams our role in that process. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Evangelist Rob Watkins was saved at the age of ten through the bus ministry of an independent Baptist church and sensed God's call to preach as a teenager. He prepared for ministry at Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College, where he met his wife, Terri, and together they have served the Lord faithfully for decades while raising five children. After more than thirty years in pastoral ministry, including twenty-three years leading one church, he entered full-time evangelism with a seasoned heart and steady hand. Known for his gracious spirit, clear Bible preaching, and unique ability to connect with all ages, he brings both experience and warmth to every service. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Evangelist Rob Watkins was saved at the age of ten through the bus ministry of an independent Baptist church and sensed God's call to preach as a teenager. He prepared for ministry at Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College, where he met his wife, Terri, and together they have served the Lord faithfully for decades while raising five children. After more than thirty years in pastoral ministry, including twenty-three years leading one church, he entered full-time evangelism with a seasoned heart and steady hand. Known for his gracious spirit, clear Bible preaching, and unique ability to connect with all ages, he brings both experience and warmth to every service. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 19 in Gospel Record of John John 6:59-71 When the truth of Christ moves from meeting physical needs to demanding faith and surrender, the crowd begins to thin. Many are willing to follow while benefits are flowing, but they stumble when confronted with hard truth that exposes pride and calls for wholehearted trust. Jesus does not soften His message to keep followers. He forces a decision. Real discipleship is revealed when others walk away and a heart remains anchored, not because everything is understood, but because there is nowhere else to go. Eternal life is found in Him alone, and each person must decide whether to be offended and leave or believe and stay. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 18 in Gospel Record of John After witnessing undeniable miracles, the crowd still missed the point they wanted provision without surrender and blessing without belief. Jesus made it clear that the greatest need of every soul is not physical satisfaction but spiritual life. He alone is the true Bread from heaven, sent by the Father, and eternal life comes not by effort, religion, or signs, but by personally believing and receiving Him. Just as bread sustains the body, Christ sustains the soul. Those who trust Him are given life that begins now and lasts forever, while those who refuse Him remain empty no matter how much they pursue. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 17 in Gospel Record of John Following the Lord does not exempt us from storms. At times obedience will lead straight into difficulty, darkness, and fear. Yet the same Savior who sends His people into hard places never abandons them there. He comes to them in the midst of their struggle and reveals that His presence is greater than the wind and waves around them. Peace is not found in perfect circumstances but in knowing that He is near. When His voice is heard and He is welcomed in, fear loses its hold and the journey that seemed impossible is brought safely to its end. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

John 6:1-15 When faced with overwhelming need, the true issue is not resources but faith. The Lord often allows impossible situations to reveal how quickly we rely on calculation instead of trust and then uses those moments to show that His power is greater than our limitations. He meets real need with compassion, provides or than enough, and patiently teaches His people that what seems small in their hands becomes sufficient in His. The lesson is clear: stop measuring the problem and start trusting the Savior, because His sufficiency never fails. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

John 5:16-47 Jesus is revealed as the Son who works in perfect unity with the Father, possessing full authority to give life and to judge with righteousness. His miracles, words, and mission flow directly from the Father's love and will, leaving no room to treat Him as merely a religious figure. Unbelief is shown to be a heart issue, not a lack of evidence, as pride and love for human approval blind people to the truth. Eternal life belongs to those who honor and believe the Son, because receiving Him is the only way to truly know and honor the Father. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 14 in Gospel Record of John True wholeness is found only when a person stops trusting their own strength and responds in faith to the voice of Christ. Human effort, tradition, and waiting on circumstances can never bring lasting change, because the deepest problem is not physical limitation but spiritual helplessness. When Christ speaks, He does not offer partial improvement but complete restoration, calling people to rise, obey, and walk in new life. Healing and transformation begin when weakness is acknowledged and the word of Christ is believed and followed. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

It is of utmost importance to know whether you are a child of God or a child of the Devil. When the children of God leave this world, they go to be with God forever; children of the Devil go to be with the Devil in eternal hell forever. There are not only two distinct families, but also two distinct futures for those families. One is heaven; the other is hell. Which will be your future?

The most dangerous evil is the evil that most resembles the truth. How do God's people recognize error that looks like truth? The Bible says the Holy Spirit will teach us all things. We are enabled with an unction from the Holy One. God, by His Spirit, enables us to recognize the truth when we hear it and see it.

This is message 13 in Gospel Record of John John 4:43-54 True faith rests in the word of Christ rather than in visible proof or demanded outcomes. God often uses sorrow to draw hearts to Himself, teaching trust that goes deeper than circumstances. When a person believes what Christ has spoken, fear gives way to peace and obedience replaces urgency. God's answers are never limited to the immediate request, but often reach further than expected, bringing life, assurance, and salvation beyond what was first sought. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 11 in Gospel Record of John John 4:1-26 True worship is not about place, tradition, emotion, or performance. It begins when God seeks a sinner, reveals the gift of eternal life through Christ, and brings that soul to salvation. Only those who have been redeemed and indwelt by the Holy Spirit can truly worship God, because worship must flow from the spirit and be grounded in truth. The Father is seeking worshippers whose hearts bow before Him, and the Spirit works to exalt Christ alone. When Christ is revered and honored, worship becomes genuine, God-centered, and pleasing to Him. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

The knowledge of God is man's greatest knowledge. We come to know the true and living God through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Read what the Bible says in 1 John 2:12-14. Take special notice of the phrase, "...ye have known him." We need to understand that this is written to all who know the Lord. Note the expressions, "little children," "young men," and "fathers." John is covering everyone in a local assembly. This has nothing to do with gender. He is writing about the stages of Christian development and growth.

This is message 12 in Gospel Record of John John 4:27-42 God often uses the simple testimony of a changed life to draw others to Christ. When a person truly meets the Savior, priorities shift, shame gives way to boldness, and silence turns into witness. Sharing what Christ has done does not require training, eloquence, or long explanations, only honesty and faithfulness. While believers can easily become distracted with daily concerns, the work of reaching souls is urgent and ready now. A sincere testimony points people to Jesus, invites them to hear Him for themselves, and leaves the work of saving in His hands, where it belongs. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 2 in Understanding the Love of God Jeremiah 30:18-31:40 God's love does not fail, fade, or retreat in the face of human sin, judgment, or delay. Though His people may wander, face correction, or endure loss, He remains faithful to every promise He has made. His love is covenantal, purposeful, and enduring, drawing, restoring, and preserving according to His word. God finishes what He begins, gathers what has been scattered, forgives what has been broken, and continues to love because His nature never changes. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 10 in Gospel Record of John John 3:22-36 True spiritual life is marked by humility that gladly steps aside so Christ can be exalted. God's work is never about preserving personal influence, reputation, or success, but about faithfully pointing others to Jesus and rejoicing when He takes center place. All authority, truth, and life belong to the Son who came from heaven, speaks the very words of God, and holds all things in His hands. Eternal life is found only in believing Him and refusing Him leaves a person where they already stand, under judgment. The heart of true faith is not self-promotion, but joyful surrender that allows Christ alone to increase. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 8 in Gospel Record of John John 3:1-21 True salvation does not come through religion, position, or moral effort, but through a spiritual rebirth that only God can give. Every person, no matter how sincere or knowledgeable, must be made new by believing in Christ, who came from heaven to bring life to those who are spiritually dead. God's love moved Him to provide salvation freely through faith, not condemnation, offering eternal life to all who believe. Christ exposes the heart, calling people out of darkness into light, and the response to Him determines whether one remains under judgment or enters into life that begins now and lasts forever. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

We have come to another of the great evidences that we are God's children. Read 1 John 2:7-11 and take special notice of the closing expression in verse eight. The Bible says, "the true light now shineth." We are living in a world of light and darkness. Our lives are made of decisions, and we need God's light to give us wisdom to make right decisions. One can live a long life without wisdom, and life becomes an absolute ruin. One can live a short life in the wisdom of God, and God considers that life to be a grand success.

This is message 8 in Gospel Record of John John 2:12-25 Jesus reveals His authority and holiness by confronting empty religion and calling for true reverence toward God. He exposes hearts that rely or are impressed by outward signs but unchanged within, showing that genuine faith is not built on spectacles but on trust in who he is. by pointing beyond a building to Himself, He declares that God's true dwelling is found in His own person and ultimately in those who truly believe. He knows every heart fully and commits Himself not to shallow belief, but to those who receive Him with repentance and faith, bringing life through His death and resurrection. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

In 1 John. 2:3-6, the writer says in verse three, "We know him." How well do you know Jesus Christ? John, the human penman for this epistle, knew the Lord Jesus. Their mothers were sisters. There is no doubt that they had an acquaintance because of that relationship, but there was more to it than that earthly acquaintance.

This is message 7 in Gospel Record of John John 2:1-12 Jesus reveals His glory by working quietly and powerfully in the ordinary moments of life when He is invited in. He takes situations marked by lack and transforms them into abundance, not through display, but through obedience and trust. Those who listen to His voice and follow His direction are the ones who see His hand at work. True faith grows as believers watch Him turn emptiness into fullness and replace potential shame with joy, deepening confidence in who He is and what He can do. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 6 in Gospel Record of John John 1:35-51 The Christian life begins with a personal invitation to encounter Christ, not merely to hear about Him. Those who truly meet Him are compelled to share that discovery with others, drawing friends and family to see for themselves who He is. Christ reveals Himself as the One who redeems from sin, fulfills God's promises, and bridges the gap between heaven and earth. Faith grows through coming near, listening, and responding to His call, and a genuine encounter with Him always leads to a changed life and a desire to bring others to Him. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 5 in Gospel Record of John John 1:29-34 Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God sent by the Father to deal fully with the problem of sin. He came not merely to teach or lead, but to offer Himself as the sacrifice God had provided from the beginning. His worth and authority rest in who He is, the eternal Son of God marked by the Spirit and approved by heaven. Through Him, sin is not merely covered but taken away, and God's plan of redemption is made clear to the world. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 4 in Gospel Record of John John 1:19-28 God raised up a faithful witness whose purpose was not to draw attention to himself but to point others to Christ. When questioned by religious leaders, he refused every title that would elevate him and identified himself only as a voice preparing the way for the Lord. His message confronted pride, exposed false confidence in religion, and called people to repentance. Even while standing before those who claimed spiritual authority, he directed their eyes to Christ already present among them, reminding all that true authority belongs to Him alone. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 3 in Gospel Record of John John 1:14-18 The eternal Son of God entered the world by becoming fully man while remaining fully God, bringing God near rather than distant. In taking on flesh, He revealed the heart of the Father, displaying divine glory through humility, compassion, and truth. He lived among people so they could know God personally, not through symbols or shadows, but through a living Person. In Him, grace and truth are perfectly united, providing everything needed for forgiveness, life, and understanding of God. What was once unseen and unreachable has been made known through Christ, who alone reveals God as He truly is. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

The book of 1 John is written to Christians; it is a message about God's faithfulness to His children. Read 1 John 2:1-2 and take special notice of the expression in verse one, "We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."

This is message 01 in Understanding the Love of God 2 Chronicles 33:1-13 Knowing God is not proven by upbringing, opportunity, or outward religion buy by a heart that responds to Him in humility. A person can reject truth, abuse privilege, and into deep rebellion, yet God remains willing to speak and ready to forgive. When pride refuses to listen, affliction may become the means God uses to bring the heart low, not to destroy but to restore. When a person finally recognizes who God is and turns to Him in humility, mercy is still available even from the lowest place. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

This is message 02 in Gospel Record of John John 1:6-13 God sent the Light into the world so that men might know Him, yet the world rejected what it did not want to receive. The Light shone clearly through Christ, revealing God, exposing darkness, and offering life, but many turned away even when faced with truth. Still, rejection did not stop God's purpose. To all who receive Christ by faith, God grants that authority to become His children through a new birth that comes only from Him. Salvation is not achieved by heritage, effort, or religion, but by God's power at work in the heart of those who believe. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

John 1:1-5 Jesus Christ is eternal and fully God, existing before all things and standing as the Creator of everything that exists. Life itself flows from Him, and that life shines as light into a dark world that resists and rejects it. He is not a created being or a lesser expression of God, but God Himself made known. All creation testifies to His power, and every person is accountable for how they respond to the light He gives. The tragedy of humanity is not the absence of light, but the refusal to receive it, even as Christ continues to shine in truth, grace, and redemption. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

The Lord is the light. Notice what God's Word says in 1 John 1:3-7. We read in verse five, "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." Because God is light, He provides the light we need for our daily walk. The Christian life is a journey through earth to glory. It is the light of the Lord that enables us to make the journey victoriously. The key work in this epistle is "fellowship."