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Jason Turner, Director of Congregational Engagement

Todaywe're continuing our study of Ephesians 4:17–19. In these verses, the ApostlePaul shows us the difference between a saved person and a lost person—betweensomeone who is on their way to heaven and someone who is still on the path tocondemnation and an eternity without Jesus Christ, a terrible place calledhell. There is a difference, and that difference should be evident in ourlives. Thatis why Paul, after describing the wonderful blessings we have as believers inChrist in chapters 1 through 3 and the first part of chapter 4, now says, “Thatye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk” (Ephesians 4:17). He issaying, “Don't live the way you used to live. Walk and live differently,because now you can think differently.” Remember in verses 17 through 19, Paulfocused on the mind. He explains that the lost person's “understanding [is]darkened” and that they are “alienated from the life of God” (Ephesians4:18). Asbelievers, we now think differently because we have been enlightened by thegospel of Jesus Christ. We have come to know the truth of who Jesus really is.We now see life from a completely different perspective, and our desire is nolonger to please self or Satan, but to please the Lord. Paul goes on to saythat the lost person walks “in the vanity of their mind” (Ephesians4:17). Their life is empty and without purpose. It is vain—lacking truemeaning. Theirunderstanding is darkened. Proverbs 4:19 says, “The way of the wicked is asdarkness: they know not at what they stumble.” What a tragedy that is—towalk through life in darkness, never realizing what you're stumbling over. Paulexplains that this condition exists “because of the ignorance that is inthem” (Ephesians 4:18). The lost person cannot see the truth. They areblind to the Word of God because they are still living in spiritual darkness. Jesusaddressed this clearly in John 3. He said, “Except a man be born again, hecannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Then He went on to say: “Andthis is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loveddarkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one thatdoeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds shouldbe reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may bemade manifest, that they are wrought in God” (John 3:19–21). Inother words, the lost person lives in darkness. He is spiritually blind. 2Corinthians 4:4 tells us, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded theminds of them which believe not.” It is not that they cannot believe—it isthat they choose not to believe. They choose self, the world, the flesh, andsin over what God desires for them. Their hearts do not desire to do whatpleases God. So we see the terrible condition of a lost person. Theirunderstanding is darkened. They are alienated from the life of God. Because ofthe ignorance that is in them, they have no true knowledge of spiritualtruth—they cannot see it. Itis the hardness of the heart that keeps a person from opening their eyes to seewho God really is. Jesus said in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure inheart: for they shall see God.” When we live without God, our hearts areblinded by sin and by Satan. We walk in darkness, not realizing what we stumbleover. We begin to value what doesn't truly matter. We focus on things that aretemporal and passing away. We simply don't understand—until we are born againand our lives are changed. Jesussaid it plainly: those who are born again can now see the kingdom of God. TheBible opens up. Spiritual truth becomes clear. Everything is different. Myfriend, this is what God desires for you and for me. I trust that today youreyes have been opened to see who Jesus really is—and that you are no longerwalking as the Gentiles walk, no longer living as the lost live, but livingdifferently. Godbless!

Kelly Day, Director of Coffee Break Bible Study

Intervention: The Act of stepping into a situation to change its course, especially to prevent harm or improve an outcome.Galatians 4:4-7There are two important things when it comes to an intervention: Timing and PurposeGalatians 4:4-7 reminds us that's what Christmas is all about.1.    God Intervenes at the right time (v. 4) (Timing)“But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a women, born under the law”The phrase “set time” used here is the Greek word Pleroma.  There is only one other place in the New Testament that the word “Pleroma” is used. Ephesians 1:10. Ephesians is referring to the second coming.   John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” 2.    God Intervenes to Set Us Free (v. 5-7) (Purpose)“To redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.  Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father'.  So, you are no longer a slave, but God's child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”

David MacDonald - December 14th, 2025 - The Word Dwelt Among Us Uniqueness of Gospel of John Key word “believe” (98x) Intended audience is the entire world John focuses on who Jesus is – presents Jesus as the Son of God Matthew focused on what the Lord Jesus said Mark focused on what the Lord Jesus did Luke focused on how the Lord Jesus felt John focused on who the Lord Jesus was Jesus Christ is presented as God Himself in a human body John starts with the beginning (just as the scriptures do in Genesis 1:1) Matthew and Luke go to beginnings in genealogy – John back to very beginning – before time John 1:1-5 The Word – Jesus Christ is Eternal God (vs. 1,2) John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. Lord Jesus Christ – was the Word – existed before the beginning – already there The Word was with God – intimately face to face with the Father - Philippians 2:6 …who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, The Word was God - John 1:10-11 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. (11) He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. The Word – Jesus Christ is The Creator (vs. 3) John 1:3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Colossians 1:16-17 (16) For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him. (17) And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:14-15 (14) in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Revelation 4:11 NLT "You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created everything, and it is for your pleasure that they exist and were created." The Word – is Life and Light for All Mankind (vs. 4-5) John 1:4-5 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. (5) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. NET – “In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.” In Him was LIFE (zoe- spiritual life, eternal life, quality of life) 54x in Gospel The Word is the source of all life – zoe vs. bios This life is the LIGHT of men, -- spiritual light as well as natural light. Not the Word “contains” life and light; He is life and light. That life was light. It illuminates, shines. 21x light in John John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.: translated “did not comprehend it.” Comprehend: laying hold on something to make it one's own. Affects everyone (vs9) Every person has light that makes them responsible. Men love darkness rather than light. John 3:19 describes the state of our world and the heart of mankind. The Word – Became Flesh & Dwelt Among Us (vs. 3) John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. One of the greatest miracles – God became flesh – born of a virgin Prophesied in the OT – Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2-4 He became flesh for YOU! Dwelt among us – Tabernacled John 1:11-12 He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. (12) But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God,

Paul Buckley - One with God - John 17v20-26 - December 14th, 2025 by King of Grace Church

The Portage church of Christ is a group of pre-denominational Christians that are striving to serve the Lord together. Our goal is to please God, and we believe that the best way to do that is to follow the pattern that was established by the churches in the first century and revealed in the New Testament. We have no creed or doctrine except the Bible and we follow the Bible only. We strive for unity in the teaching of New Testament doctrine. Our congregation is not part of, or subject to, any larger man-made religious organization. We are a completely autonomous congregation. We are locally governed, just as the church in the first century was. How does one becomes a member of this church congregation? The exact same way as seen in the Biblical accounts. On the day of Pentecost following Jesus' resurrection, people who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38) and the saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). These saved people were members of the body, or church (Colossians 1:18). To become a Christian, the Bible teaches: Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God (John 8:24, 58, Heb. 11:6) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Confess Jesus as Lord (Matt. 10:32-33, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful to Christ (Rev. 2:10, 2 Tim 4:7-8)

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Midnight Prayer for Healing from Christmas Anxiety, Emotional Overload, Fear and Seasonal Pressure.  From London to New York, from Sydney to Toronto, from Cape Town to Singapore — recorded live here in London, England — a global 12 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Isaiah 41:10 — “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God…” John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” As midnight arrives, global searches rise for relief from Christmas anxiety, emotional overload and fear of the days ahead. Isaiah 41:10 remains one of the world's most accessed scriptures for strength, calm and assurance during December's rising pressures. Prayer  Father, tonight I bring every anxious thought and every overwhelming feeling into Your presence. Heal the pressure that December brings, the fear that unsettles my heart and the emotional load that feels too heavy. Calm my breathing, steady my mind and surround me with Your peace. Replace worry with trust, panic with rest and overthinking with clarity. Lift the burdens I carry and speak calm into every place where stress rises. Tonight, let Your presence settle over my home, my spirit and every part of this season. Heal my heart and strengthen me for tomorrow. Prayer Points prayer for peace, prayer for calm, prayer for strength, prayer for healing, prayer for clarity, prayer for courage, prayer for rest Life Application  Speak Isaiah 41:10 tonight, trusting God to lift anxiety, calm your mind and fill your heart with His peace through the Christmas season. Declaration I declare that God heals my anxiety and fills my heart with peace tonight.  Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: A New V2 Cycle BeginsThis Episode: 12 A.M. — Healing from Christmas AnxietyNext: 3 A.M. — Healing from Loneliness & Emotional Emptinessisaiah 41:10 prayer, christmas anxiety prayer, healing prayer for fear, christian prayer for calm, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Justin Paul-Lawrence, Executive Director

Join Peter Hockley from the Oxford Bible Church as he explores the profound message of 'Heaven, Our True Home'. This sermon provides comfort and hope, emphasising the Christian belief in a glorified body and the ultimate union with the Lord. Perfect for those seeking deeper understanding of faith, salvation and our everlasting future. (1) HEAVEN: We will be there (Revelation 7:9-10, Philippians 1:23, 2Corinthians 5:8), for as children of God (John 1:12), we have eternal life (1John 5:12-13). Our citizenship is in Heaven, and God will give us new bodies, so we can live there forever (Philippians 3:20-21, 2Corinthians 5:1-5). (2) HEAVEN: We will be there with Jesus and the Father (John 14:1-3, 1Peter 1:8, Job 19:26-27, Revelation 22:3-4. 3) HEAVEN: We will be there together with all the saints (Matthew 8:11). 4) HEAVEN: We will be there forever in glory (1Corinthians 13:12, 1John 3:1-2).

Join Peter Hockley from the Oxford Bible Church as he explores the profound message of 'Heaven, Our True Home'. This sermon provides comfort and hope, emphasising the Christian belief in a glorified body and the ultimate union with the Lord. Perfect for those seeking deeper understanding of faith, salvation and our everlasting future. (1) HEAVEN: We will be there (Revelation 7:9-10, Philippians 1:23, 2Corinthians 5:8), for as children of God (John 1:12), we have eternal life (1John 5:12-13). Our citizenship is in Heaven, and God will give us new bodies, so we can live there forever (Philippians 3:20-21, 2Corinthians 5:1-5). (2) HEAVEN: We will be there with Jesus and the Father (John 14:1-3, 1Peter 1:8, Job 19:26-27, Revelation 22:3-4. 3) HEAVEN: We will be there together with all the saints (Matthew 8:11). 4) HEAVEN: We will be there forever in glory (1Corinthians 13:12, 1John 3:1-2).

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God (John 1:9-13). As he begins his gospel, John draws together the story of creation and redemption – our story. The very light through which the world had been made came into the world, but it did not recognize him.  Jesus, born at Christmas, was there at the very beginning of all things with the Father and the Spirit as together, they formed this world. Creation. We humans were created then too. The crown of the Creation, formed in the image of God to steward his rule on this Earth. But we abandoned our royal heritage to strike out on our own, creating our own kingdom where we make the rules. We did not want to follow those set out by God. The fall. John introduces the agent of Redemption. Again, Jesus is here, together with the Father and Spirit to do a creating work. This time creating a restoration, a redemption, a right to come home to the royal family as children of God once again. This theme of homecoming as children of the royal family echoes all through the New Testament. Yet, it's rarely the way we think of ourselves. Maybe we get distracted by other forms of our identity, loosing track of the most important one. We are busy being a "student" or "employee" or "employer."  Being "attractive" or "successful."  Being a "parent" or "friend" or any number of other things. We spend so much time with these identities that we forget who we truly are. Underneath all these identities, there is one more durable than any of the ones we create for ourselves or are given. It's more permanent than even the identity of our own family and surname.  Because unlike all these other identities we carry, our eternal identity did not come "through any human decision." This identity was given us by God Himself.  Our permanent identity is who Christ has made us: the children of God. Christian is the identity that counts in our lives. It is who we are. Royalty. Those who Belong.  Those who will rule and reign with Christ. Never forget who we are in Christ. We are children of God, children of the King. As you journey on, go with the blessing of God: May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May your day end with rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May you rest in his provision as he brings night, and then new dawn.

Join Angel Santana as he invites you to choose peace today, reminding listeners that peace is a decision and a gift from God (John 14:27). Give your burdens to God and walk in the peace that He provides. Tune in Sunday, December 14 at 10 a.m. EST for a live sermon from the First Reformed Church. Plus, celebrate the season as Santa returns for the annual tradition on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at 7 a.m., featuring the live telling of the candy cane story. Have faith — let it begin.

Morning Sermon from 7 December

The Portage church of Christ is a group of pre-denominational Christians that are striving to serve the Lord together. Our goal is to please God, and we believe that the best way to do that is to follow the pattern that was established by the churches in the first century and revealed in the New Testament. We have no creed or doctrine except the Bible and we follow the Bible only. We strive for unity in the teaching of New Testament doctrine. Our congregation is not part of, or subject to, any larger man-made religious organization. We are a completely autonomous congregation. We are locally governed, just as the church in the first century was. How does one becomes a member of this church congregation? The exact same way as seen in the Biblical accounts. On the day of Pentecost following Jesus' resurrection, people who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38) and the saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). These saved people were members of the body, or church (Colossians 1:18). To become a Christian, the Bible teaches: Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God (John 8:24, 58, Heb. 11:6) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Confess Jesus as Lord (Matt. 10:32-33, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful to Christ (Rev. 2:10, 2 Tim 4:7-8)

Erin Pacheco, Director of Worship

Becki, David, Donna, Joe, Leah, and John talk about this week's Bible passage in preparation for the upcoming Sunday message.

Scripture: John 1:1–3; John 1:14, 18 "Without exaggeration it can be said that every church and every Christian ought to know the Nicene Creed." – Kevin DeYoung, The Nicene Creed.   + Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.   And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made.   Who, for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.   And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.   And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. + Jude 3 + John 1:1-3 + John 1:14 + John 1:18 + Hebrews 1:1-3 "Though it is normal for humans to beget in time, due to the imperfection of their nature, God's offspring is eternal, because His nature is perfect." – Athanasius + Homoousia vs Homoiousia   "Jesus Christ is the Creator of the universe. Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last. Jesus Christ, the Person, never had a beginning. He is absolute Reality. He has the unparalleled honor and unique glory of being there first and always. He never came into being." – John Piper, Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ. + It is necessary to believe to be saved. + 1 Corinthians 12:3 + John 17:5 + John 17:24–26 + It is how we grow to love Jesus + It is how we overcome temptation "On Christ's glory I would fix all my thoughts and desires, and the more I see of the glory of Christ, the more the painted beauties of this world will wither in my eyes, and I will be more and more crucified to this world. It will become to me like something dead and putrid, impossible for me to enjoy." – John Owen, The Glory of Christ 

To understand the true identity of the baby born in David's City on that Christmas Eve so long ago, we must look to the book in which God himself speaks to us about his Son. In the opening three verses of John's Gospel, we find an ocean of truth held in a thimble-sized passage. There we learn three massive truths about the second person of the Trinity.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin begins our Advent sermon series by considering the divinity of Jesus. As the Nicene Creed declares, Jesus is "True God From True God." John opens his Gospel by revealing that Jesus, the Word, did not begin in Bethlehem but existed eternally with God and as God. He is the divine Creator through whom all things were made, the One whose authority and power stretch from before creation into our present world. And into our darkness this true Light has come—fully God, fully life-giving—shining with a glory that Advent invites us to behold and believe.

Justin Paul Lawrence, Executive Director

JESUS OUR REDEEMER IS... 1. The Eternal Son of God (John 17:5) 2. God Become Human (Philippians 2:6–7) 3. Our Perfect Sin-Bearer (1 Peter 2:24) New City Catechism QUESTION 20: Who is the Redeemer? ANSWER: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself (WCF 8.1–5; WSC 21; WLC 36–40, 44).

Pastor Geoff Bohleen

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That they may know God - John 17_3 - Ps Gary Fitzgerald - 23rd Nov 2025 by The King's Way Christian Fellowship - Glen Waverley

Erin Pacheco, Director of Worship

Thank you for listening!

The Goodness of God - John McCall by Somerville St Church of Christ

Justin Paul Lawrence, Executive Director

Who/what is God? I have had people say to me, I believe in God’s existance but I don’t need to study the Bible to know Him! But belief in His existence is not enough! Even satan and his demons believe in God’s existence! It is only through the Bible we can study God and His relationship with the universe. All we can know about God is not contained in the Bible, but the Bible contains all we can know about God during our earthly life! That is because God is infinite and beyond our limitations of space and time! Yet the God we as Christian disciples follow and worship, is knowable through the Bible. This means that God is a personal God and not a remote being. That is a key to studying Him! He wants to be known and has given us the Bible in order for us to do so. How can we know about God? In the Bible, what we know of God are the fundamental qualities or powers of His being. The Bible elucidates statements about God, by God, through which we try and understand God, using our finite minds. The Bible reveals God to us! God is spirit, yet a personal and infinite being (John 4:24). He is one in substance, nature and being and incapable of division (Deuteronomy 6v4). Yet He is three coequal people, or the Trinity! It is through the Bible we discover what pleases, angers, offends, or gives joy Him! The words revealed in the Bible describe His attributes! The fact we are able to take hold and understand this about an infinite God is evidence that God desires to be known by humans! So what are some of the attributes of God? There are two different kinds of attributes: natural and moral. 1. Natural Attributes a. Transcendent - God's self-existence apart from and independent of creation. This reflects God’s majesty and greatness. Romans 11:33; 1Chronicles 29:11; 1Kings 8:27 b. Immanent/Omnipresent - God is wholly present everywhere. God fills the universe in all it's parts without division Psalm 139:7-12; Jerermiah 23:23-24 c. Omnipotent - God has power to do all things that are the object of power. With God all things are possible Luke 1:37. He is El Shaddai or God Almighty. Jerermiah 32:17-18 Nothing is too hard for you. d. Omniscient - God has perfect knowledge of all things - actual, past, present, future and possible. 1 John 3:20 God knows all things; Psalm 47:5 Infinite understanding. e. Infinite - God has no limits. He has an internal and a qualitative absence of limitation. Boundless activity - Romans 11:33; 1Timothy1:16; Psalm 147:5 f. Immutable - God is unchangeable. Malachi 3:6 - I AM God and I change not; Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. g. Eternal - God is without beginning or end. He is the alpha and omega. God is outside of time - time is in God, and He is free from the succession of time. God lives in the eternal present - past, present and future, are NOW for God - He is the I AM YAHWEH Exodus 3:14. From everlasting to everlasting you are God. 1 Timothy1:17; Psalm 102:7 h. Spirit God is a free personal Spirit · God is not material. He is invisible and indestructible. John 4:24; 1Timothy1:17; 1Timothy6:15-16 · God is Life Jn 14:6. Energy & activity! · God has Personality. Self-consciousness & communicative! 2. Moral Attributes a. Goodness - absolute perfection. Seeking creations' welfare. Love - God is love 1 John 4:8-10. God communicates and gives of Himself. Grace - God gives us what we do not deserve. God's riches at Christ’s expense Ephesians 2:7; The unmerited goodness of God John 1:16. Mercy - God does not give us what we deserve. The goodness of God to those in distress - tenderness & compassion (Ephesians 2:3-5) Long-suffering - God is slow to anger. God longs to forgive (Exodus 34:6-7) Truth - John 14:6 The revelation source and foundation of all truth is God/Jesus b. Holiness - moral excellence and perfection of God. Separation from sin. What God is!! Heb 7:26 "Be holy, for I am Holy". c. Righteousness - Holiness in action. God's actions conform to His Holiness. Justice deals with the ab­sence of righteousness. Sin must be dealt with – (Genesis 18:25 & Psalm 89:14) Why do we study this God? There are at least 4 reasons! a) Avoids confusion! As we study God, we come to know truths about Him and are able to discern what are true and false facts about Him! "Truth combats error" Satan distorts scripture to put people off the truth. b) Truth develops character 2 Peter 1:3-9 - The strongest Christian disciples are those with a good growing knowledge of biblical truth. Since study increases our knowledge of God, it increases the possibilities of love, growth and service of the Christian disciple. We study it to put it into practice! What we believe about God, affects our behaviour! James 1:22 says "We must be doers of the Word not just hearers of this is to be effective." c) We are commanded to grow in our knowledge of God - 2 Timothy 4:2-4 d) This God is to be worshipped and part of our service and submission to this God, is that worship is given to Him alone (Deuteronomy 5v6-9). As humans we are created in His image, and as Christian disciples we were bought at a price when Jesus died on the cross and we accepted Him as our Lord and saviour. He is due our worship and reverence! It is on worship that I hope to discuss next time! One of the best books regarding getting to know God is the appropriately titled “Knowing God” by JI Packer - it’s a thoroughly modern and readable classic! For more to think about, please do read for yourself 2 Peter 1:3-9. Ask yourself the following questions, writing them down if you can, and see how you respond or react to them. Then why not share your answers with your spouse or a close friend, so that you can pray over any issues together. Q1. From my knowledge of God, what do I find comforting? Q2. From my knowledge of God, what do I find disturbing? Q3. How has my knowledge of God grown and affected my behaviour since I became a Christian disciple? Right mouse click or tap here to save/download this Podcast as a MP3 file

Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 20:19-31 shares that the risen Jesus offers true life to all who believe, bringing peace (with God, within, and toward the world), purpose as ambassadors of reconciliation, and a patient pursuit that meets us in our doubts. In Him we find everything we need—peace, mission, and mercy—so that others might be urged and welcomed to repentance and faith.

The Suffering of Jesus Christ      Jesus Christ, though perfectly sinless in His nature and conduct (1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5), fully entered into the sufferings of humanity during what Scripture calls “the days of His flesh” (Heb 5:7a). As eternal God (John 1:1, 14; Col 2:9), He lacked nothing and possessed all knowledge, power, and authority. Yet in His humanity, He willingly submitted Himself to the limitations of human life, growing in wisdom and stature (Luke 2:40) and experiencing hunger, thirst, fatigue, grief, and rejection. This was not because of any imperfection in His being, but because the incarnation required Him to live in a fallen world where obedience to the Father necessarily brought conflict with the prevailing powers of darkness. Hebrews explains that He “learned obedience from the things which He suffered” (Heb 5:8). This does not mean He was ever disobedient, but rather that, through real human experience, He grew in the practical expression of obedience under pressure, culminating in His supreme submission when He “became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Phil 2:8). According to Fruchtenbaum, “The expression learned obedience does not mean that Jesus disobeyed; it means that He learned what obedience cost Him. It cost Him suffering. Philippians 2:8 makes the same point. He learned what obedience costs by means of the things He suffered.”[1] Jesus' suffering, therefore, was the means by which He demonstrated in His humanity the perfection of obedience, leaving believers an enduring model of faithfulness amid adversity.      As the Suffering Servant foretold by Isaiah (Isa 53:1–12), Jesus also bore the unique suffering of standing in the place of sinners to satisfy divine justice. He not only endured the hostility of men and the pressures of life in a fallen world but ultimately suffered as the substitute for humanity's sins. In His sacrificial death, He bore the full weight of God's wrath against sin, paying a debt that was not His own (Mark 10:45; Rom 5:8; 1 Pet 3:18). On the cross, He suffered in the most profound sense, not for His failures, for He had none, but for ours, offering Himself as the once-for-all atonement. His suffering secured forgiveness, reconciliation, and eternal life for all who believe in Him. Thus, Jesus' sufferings were both exemplary and substitutionary: exemplary, in that He showed how perfect obedience is forged and displayed through hardship in a fallen world; substitutionary, in that He willingly endured the judgment we deserved so that we might be brought to God. Peter tells us, “Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust” (1 Pet 3:18). Through His suffering, believers find both a model to follow and a Savior to trust, knowing that the One who triumphed through trials now intercedes for them and assures their salvation (1 John 2:1). Sanders states, “Serving and suffering are paired in the teaching and life of our Lord. One does not come without the other. And what servant is greater than the Lord?”[2] Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 66. [2] J. Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2007), 24.

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We have been given great mercy. How do we respond to it, and how are we to be merciful ourselves? Pastor Nate Harlan resumes his series in John. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Em bé khóc nhè on Unsplash The post The Works of God — John 9:1–7  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

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Bible version: NRSVUE (New Revised Standard Version Updated) The common view is that God is three persons in one being or substance. Each of the persons is fully God, but the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father. Problem 1: Believing that God is three persons contradicts scriptures that speak of God as a singular individual—as a one, not a plurality (Deut. 4:35, 39; 6:4-9; Isa. 43:10-11; 44:6; 45:5-6; 1 Kgs. 8:60; Mal. 2:10; Mark 12:28-34; John 17:3; Rom 3:30; Eph 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:5; Jas. 2:19). Just imagine how well-known scriptures would change if God were three persons (John 3:16; Jer. 29:11). Problem 2: If God were three persons we find serious logical difficulties. Questions multiply. Why doesn't the Bible say God is three persons or explain the idea? Why wasn't it included in the preaching in the book of Acts? How is belief in three persons not tritheism? If the spirit is a person, what's his name? Why doesn't anyone pray to the spirit? Why doesn't the spirit receive worship or give greetings? Problem 3: The tri-personal idea slowly evolved over time. Tertullian first used the word trinitas, but didn't recognize the Father, Son, and Spirit as coequal. Origen of Alexandria developed the concept of eternal generation, but he too believed the Father was greater than the Son. It's not until Gregory of Nazianzus in the mid to late fourth century that we get a clear statement of God as three persons in one being (Fifth Theological Oration 31). Solution: The Bible teaches that the Father is the only true God (John 17:3), Jesus is his Son, the Messiah, and the spirit is their presence in the world.The post Who Told You That? God Is Three Persons first appeared on Living Hope.

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The Generous Heart - Part 1The Generosity of God | John 3:16Big Idea: God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best.  1. God gave because of love (and so should we)2. God gave His very best (and so should we)3. God gave so that we might live (and so should we)

Daylight Savings can leave us feeling drained and in a spiritual funk, but God’s light offers hope and renewal. 1 John 1:5 reminds us that God is light and that in Him there is no darkness at all. Just as seasonal darkness affects our mood, spiritual darkness can weigh on our hearts—but God’s light empowers us to shine, overcome, and point others to Christ even in the darkest seasons. Highlights Spiritual darkness is temporary; God’s light never fades (1 John 1:5, John 8:12). Darkness symbolizes evil, while light represents God’s presence and purity. Believers are called to live as children of the light, reflecting God in families, churches, and communities (Ephesians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5). Doing good deeds and shining for Christ helps others see God’s love (Matthew 5:16). Seasonal or spiritual darkness can impact mood, but God’s light brings hope and restoration. Walking in the light requires vigilance, prayer, and repentance to combat spiritual heaviness. Gratitude for God’s light encourages resilience through temporary dark seasons. Join the Conversation Are you experiencing a season of spiritual or emotional darkness? How do you intentionally shine God’s light in your daily life? Share your thoughts using #ChildrenOfTheLight #ShineForChrist #FaithOverDarkness.

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Friends of the Rosary,In today's reading (Luke 12:49-53), Christ the Lord declares his desire to spread eternal life among human beings through the fire of the Holy Spirit. He says,"I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!"Jesus is the bearer of the divine life, the spreader of the fire that sets the world ablaze, and we are obligated to be a conduit of holiness.He came to torch the world with the heat and light of the divine Spirit, which is the love shared by the Father and the Son, the very inner life of God.Christ Jesus desires the world to be renewed and purified through this divine fire.He also says today:"Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!"Christ Jesus does bring true peace — peace with God (John 14:27) — but not surface-level harmony or cheap peace.The decision of whether to align with Christ or reject Him often causes division even within families. When some accept and others reject the call of the Gospel, and when God's truth confronts human resistance and sin, conflict arises.We pray today's Rosary, on the feast of St. John Capistrano, from Tempe, Arizona.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠October 23, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET⁠

What happens when we stop trusting God? Drawing from 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21, this message shows how King David's decision to take a census exposed the danger of self-reliance, the ripple effects of sin, but ultimately, the mercy that follows genuine repentance and sacrificial worship. Our prayer is that you'll trade counting for trusting, repent quickly, and bring God a costly, obedient worship that invites His mercy and fire into your life.