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In today's episode, I begin a new series exploring the deep and often hidden experience of shame that can grow out of abandonment. I share parts of my own story of being abandoned by my parents and other family members, and how that loss shaped my identity, relationships, and sense of worth. The effects of abandonment can linger quietly for years, influencing how we see ourselves and God. In this honest and personal conversation, I also share how God met me in my brokenness. Through His compassion and faithfulness, He began the work of healing my heart and freeing me from the shame I carried for so long. My hope is that this episode offers understanding, hope, and the assurance that restoration is possible, even after deep abandonment.   To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.   For Workbook Small Groups, contact Louise at:  https://www.louisesedgwick.com/zoomsmallgroups   Scriptures mentioned: Genesis 2:18 Romans 12:18 Hebrews 13:5 Matthew 28:20 I John 3:1 Romans 8:15 Romans 1:6 Revelation 19:7 Romans 6:5 John 14:20 I Corinthians 6:19 John 15:15 Revelation 3:20 Romans 12:5    

Today's Scripture passages are Genesis 5 - 6 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 | I John 4:1-6.Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPWORD40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeTo reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form.Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

I. Introduction - Psalm 125:2; Hebrews 11:13-16; 13:8II. What is the Gospel?a. The Gospel Addresses and Answers My Greatest Need: Sin -Romans 3:10-12, 23b. The Gospel Is about a Father's Love for His Chosen Child -Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:16c. The Gospel Centers on the Sinless Life, the Punishing Death, andthe Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ -2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15d. The Gospel Affords Me the Status of Sonship - 2 Corinthians 5:17III. Who Is Jesus?a. Jesus Is the Image of the Invisible God - Colossians 1:15; John 3:16; 14:9b. Jesus Is Preeminent - Colossians 1:13-20c. Jesus Is Worthy - Revelation 5:9, 10, 12, 13bd. Jesus Is YOUR Savior - Matthew 1:21IV. CONCLUSIONa. Rehearse Gospel Texts - John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21; I John 4:10;Isaiah 61:1-3b. Sing Gospel Hymnsc. This is Who God is; this is what I am; this is what Jesus did for me;this is how I received itd. My Father loves me and always has loved me…because HEransomed me with the blood of His Sone. It's all about Jesus

6:1-13 Job gives a defense of HimselfSeveral writers on Job say that the various speakers say little about the previous speech or speakers. A strong point of Habel's commentary is that he points out connections between the various speakers. First, there are several vocabulary connections between Eliphaz in Job 4-5 and Job's speech in Job 6. The word ‘anguish' in 6:2 is the same word translated ‘anger' in 5:2. The word ‘hope' in 6:8 was used by Eliphaz in 4:6; 5:16. The word ‘crush' in 6:9 was used in 4:19; 5:4. ‘Fear' in 6:14, 21 is from the same root at 4:6. The word ‘perish' in 4:7, 9,11, 20 is used by Job in 6:18. Second, it may be that 6:1-7 is a specific response to Eliphaz in 5:1-7 where he spoke of the foolish man and Job's words in 6:8-13 are a response to 4:2-6 that Eliphaz uttered about Job's hope.6:14-23 Job expresses his disappointment with his friends.The friend's behavior was exemplary in Job 2:11-13. They came from distances, they wept over Job's condition, and they sat with him in silence. Now, Job feels betrayed by them. 6:14 For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend- There are three words in the Hebrew text that lead to the translation here. The word kindness is the word hesed. The word usually describes God's love for man and loyalty to His people (Deut. 7:9; Neh. 1:5; Ps. 25:10). It also describes man's love for one another (I Sam. 18:1; 20:14-16; Prov. 17:17; 18:24; Hos. 4:1) and in a couple of cases man's love for God (Jer. 2:2). He speaks of his relationship with these three as being a relationship among friends and one in which he could expect lovingkindness.  So that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty- Job uses the term Shaddai as Eliphaz did in Job 5:17. This verse is translated differently in various versions. The NIV has the that the man's friends should stick by him even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. The NAB and NEB have similar translations. This translation line up with Biblical teaching (Deut. 13:6-11; I Sam. 2:29; Matt. 10:34-37). While the idea of the NIV does not fit Bible teaching does not necessarily mean that Job did not say it. Remember he too said some things that he should not say. However, it does make up think about other possibilities. Other translations have the idea that man should be encouraged that he might not forsake the fear of God (NASB).  Some translations convey the idea that the friend who withholds encouragement forsakes the fear of God (ESV, RSV, JB). I John 4:7-8. Eliphaz wants to know why Job's fear of God does not sustain him in his trial in Job 4:6. Job here wants to know why Eliphaz, and his friends do not encourage him more because of their fear of God.

Luke 1:26-38, I John 4:7-12 Part IV of the Advent Sermon Series "Once Upon an Advent" Sermon by the Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025. Read the manuscripts of our latest sermons at: https://www.spres.org/worship/sermons/ 

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John Wells - December 21st, 2025 -The Wonder and Meaning of Christmas The Wonder and Meaning of Christmas Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel Isaiah 7:14 The Wonder of Christ's coming Luke 2:8 And they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart Luke 2:33 Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were of him. Matt 1: 19 Joseph resolved to divorce he quietly, but while he considered these things an angel of the Lord appeared to him The Wonder of Incarnation • The Impossible • “ how can this be ? ” Luke 1:34 • “ with God nothing shall be impossible “ Luke 1:37 • The Unimaginable • Joseph's world is shattered • “ Joseph resolved to divorce her quietly " • The Indescribable Christ's coming into the world • Defies science • Defines the ages Isaiah 7:14 – 9: 6 – The Lord's sign • Isaiah 7: 14 “ Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel ” • Isaiah 9: 2 “ the people who walk in darkness have seen a great light " • Isaiah 9:6 “ Unto to us a child is born, a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlasting father, prince of peace ” The Mystery of Manifestation • The Revelation of God's Plan • I Tim 3:16 “ Great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifest in the flesh … • John 13:3 “ Jesus knowing that he was come from God and went to God …laid aside his outer garments…. • John 16:28 “ I came forth from the Father and came into the world … I leave the world and go to the Father • The Revelation of God's Character • John 17: 6 “ I have manifested your name • I John 1:2 “ This life was manifested and we have seen it • The Revelation of God's love • I John 4: 7-10 “ In this was manifested the love of God • John 3:16 “ God so loved the world …” The Glory of His Exaltation • His Accession • Luke 24: 49 “ He led them out to Bethany and lifted up his hands and blessed them and was parted from them • Acts 1: 10 “ while they beheld himhe was taken up • His Position • Hebrews 1: 3-4 He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high • Ephesians 1:19 “ He is far above all principality and power and might and dominion • Philippians 2: 9-10 “ God has highly exalted him • His Authority • Matt 28: 18 “ All authority is given unto me “ • Philippians 2:10 “ every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that he is LORD “ What's my Appropriate Response • Wonder and Marvel • Worship and Believe • Bow and Acknowledge - He is Lord ! Let's sing ….HYMN OF THE AGES

Don't Be Afraid! God is with you and for you today.This is how the angels re-assured the shepherds when God's Holy presence shined on the landscape in front of them as they were told of Jesus birth. Realizing that God really did want to talk to them and set them free! Knowing Jesus was born and lived on the earth proves He is personal as well as almighty. Today discover why putting faith in the living, loving God of yesterday, today and tomorrow casts out all fear. Luke 2:8-12 and I John 4:18

(This podcast was previously published on January 27, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   As a new Christian in 1975, I attended a church named Word of Faith.  Some of the women were speaking of the antichrist.  This is the first time I had ever heard of antichrist.  One woman said she thought antichrist was Henry Kissinger.   In the book, War & Peace, Tolstoy said the Russian Catholic Church people thought the antichrist was Napoleon, who was attacking Russia in the early 1800's.   I recall my aunt, who was Christ of Christ, saying the Catholic church and their pope was antichrist.   Some in WWII thought antichrist to be Adolph Hitler.   It is amazing, but the apostle John tells us about antichrist in I John 2.   (I've never heard these scriptures taught at any church, but these scriptures are in our New Testament Bibles, and tell the answers to these questions.)   * Is antichrist one man?   * Does antichrist come through the governments of men?   The apostle John says:   I John 2:18-19   Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.   19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us (in our church group): but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.   So John tells us there are many antichrists.  And antichrist had been in their church group, in John's time on this earth, which showed it to be "the last time".  (The end time began with the resurrection of Jesus into heaven.)   Paul tells us the following:  Many of the elders in the church at Ephesus were just waiting for him, Paul, to depart so they could rise up and speak "perverse things" to the church at Ephesus.  (antichrist: opposite to Christ, The Word)   Acts 20:29-30 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.  Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.   And Paul explained:   II Thessalonians 2:3-4   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;   (In 1982, God said to me:  "The falling away spoken of by Paul in II Thess. 2, is not men leaving the church groups.  The falling away are church groups leaving the scriptures."  And when this happens, antichrist comes into the church groups and cast aside certain scripture and sets up doctrines in the church which are opposite to scripture.)   2 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.   Antichrist comes through the churches.  Antichrist is a "spirit" in many men. as the devil is a spirit that operates through many men.   I discuss these things on this Podcast.   *****   The main scriptures to study concerning antichrist are the following:   I John 2:18-19   Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.   19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us (in our church group): but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.   ***   II Thessalonians 2:3-4   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day (of the Lord) shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;   4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.   ***   The falling away from scripture is the restraint keeping antichrist out of the church, and when this falling away from scripture takes place, antichrist moves into "that" church group.   We are seeing this in churches today as they turn from scriptures and set up other doctrines in their churches.   This means Jesus can come at any time now, for this was ordained to happen before Jesus could return.   May God give understanding to all who belong to Him

In our last episode, we talked about the mystery of unanswered prayer. There are times when God, in His sovereignty and love, chooses to say “No” to our requests.However, the Bible also tells us that our Father loves to say “Yes” to His children. So, why is it that so often we pray and pray, and nothing seems to happen? Where's the problem?All too often, the problem is with us. We're the ones who torpedo the process. In this episode, we're going to look at eight “prayer busters” the Bible warns us about. Failure to pray -“You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 Unconfessed sin - “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. ” Psalm 66:18Unresolved conflict - "If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there…go and be reconciled to your brother…” Matthew  5:23-24Uncaring attitudes -“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” Proverbs 21:13 Improper motives - “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” James 4:3 Improper timing - "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1Inadequate faith - “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like the wave of the sea… that man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.” James 1:6-7 Inappropriate requests - “…if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us…” I John 5:14 If the request is wrong, God says, “No.”If the timing is wrong, God says, “Slow.”If you are wrong, God says, “Grow.”If the request is right, the timing is right, and you are right, God says, “Go.”  Text: variousOriginally recorded on September 26, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

(This podcast was previously published on January 2, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   Paul told the elders at Ephesus that he knew that "after his departing", many of the elders among themselves would arise "speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them." (Acts 20:30)   The apostle John told the church group there were already "many antichrist" who had come among their church group.   I John 2:18-19   Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.  They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.   Some of them went out and started other church groups, and preached "another doctrine".   Hereby all these denominations began.  And many other denominations came later through the centuries, between the early church set up by Jesus from heaven at the time Jesus was taken into heaven, until now in the time where we live.   But we have only one doctrine and that is the doctrine of the New Testament Bible by the Holy Spirit of God.   And we have one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God.   But there are many church denominations and many diverse doctrines in these groups.   How do we know the truth?   We read the New Testament Bible and when we are of God, HE opens our eyes to see the truth and the doctrines of Christ.   II Timothy 3:16-17    All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:  That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.   When we see a church teaching something opposite to the doctrine of Christ which we read the in Bible we leave that church group, knowing it is "antichrist" opposite to the doctrine of Christ, the Word.   *****   Shortly after I was born again in 1975, I attended a church group with my best friend and her husband.  The pastors were professors from Dallas Theological Seminary.   The pastor was teaching "tongues" were of the devil.   But one day I was reading I Corinthians 14 and saw the following scripture in the Bible:   I Corinthians 14:39   Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.   That church I had been attending was teaching something exactly opposite from that which Paul said in the New Testament Holy Bible.   I chose Bible and never went back again to that church group.   ***   In looking for a church to attend, I went to a small non-denomination church group.   Pastor was teaching.   That night he took us to John 8 where the woman who was taken in adultery was brought before Jesus.  Pastor said when the woman was brought before Jesus she was naked from the waist up.   I was very shocked!  I'd never seen that before in John 8.  I grabbed my Bible and began reading John 8.  That which pastor said was not in John 8.  I looked about the room to see if others were reading Bible.  I didn't see anyone reading the Bible.  I saw men sitting with very big grins on their faces.  I knew they were picturing this naked woman.   The next day, I called the pastor.  I told him I had been in his service the night before when he spoke of John 8 and he said that woman taken in adultery was naked from waist up.  I told him I could not find that in the Bible.  I asked him where it was in Bible.   Pastor was very silent.   Then pastor said, "I can't remember where it is in the Bible."   I told pastor that it was very important to me to know where it was in the Bible and I asked him to please look it up and tell his secretary where it says that and have her call me and tell me.   Pastor became very silent.  And then pastor became very angry and shouted into phone:  "All right!  It's not in the Bible.  Where do you go to church?"   I was hunting a church to attend, but I couldn't go to a church where pastor taught things not in the Bible as he was doing.   2 Corinthians 2:17   For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.   ***   Then I went to another non-denominational church.   Pastor was teaching concerning Abraham and Sarah.   Pastor said:  "Sarah and Hagar were 1/2 sisters."   I'd never read that before (or even heard anyone say that before).   I went home and read my Bible.   I could find no scripture which stated that Sarah and Hagar were 1/2 sisters.   So I called and spoke to the pastor, asking him where that is in the Bible.   Pastor said:  "I can't recall where it is in the Bible."   I asked pastor to please look it up and tell his secretary and have her call me and tell me where it is in the Bible.   Amazingly this pastor said exactly the same thing as that previous pastor.   He became angry and shouted into phone:  "All right ... it's not in the Bible."   Neither pastor showed any shame at all for teaching things at church which were not in the Bible.   ***   Approximately 15 years later, in 2017, God explained what was happening in churches when pastors taught things not in Bible, and they did not repent from doing this and were not ashamed of the way they mishandled the Word of God.   "These pastors are antichrist."   These pastors teach things not in Bible and their congregations accept things not in Bible, this is the falling away, anarchy which had to come into the churches before Jesus could return.   Then I understood.   2 Thessalonians 2:3-4   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day (of the Lord) shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;   4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.   God said to me:  "The falling away are not people leaving the church group.  The falling away are the church groups falling away from the scriptures."   And God said to me the word "restraint".   I knew this was in a scripture and I found it in the following:   2 Thessalonians 2, NASB   6 And you know what restrains him now, so that he will be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is removed. 8 Then that lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will eliminate with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;   I said to God, "What is the restraint?  Who restrains antichrist?"   Immediately God opened my eyes to see.   The restraint was Jesus, The Word of God, the Holy Scriptures.   As soon as the scriptures were removed at the church group, antichrist came into that church group speaking doctrines that are opposite to the New Testament Bible and adding to the Bible.   Now I understood why those pastors who had perverted the Bible did not feel shame nor repent.  They were antichrist.   Since this time, I have encountered many antichrist in those many men who write emails to me from all over the world and say they are pastors.  I have seen many antichrists who attend churches.   Antichrist is not one man as many churches have taught in the past.   Antichrist is a spirit in many men and women in religious groups.   Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.  (2 Thessalonians 2:4)  

Today we wrap us Paul's letter to the Philippians.  One thing that stands out in Paul's mind is that God offers what we need most in life.  In fact, with Christmas that is exactly what God gives to us.  God truly come to us in order that our needs would be met!  It was because of this that Paul was able to display a thankful spirit in the most difficult times of his life!  When you know that God's promise is there to meet your greatest needs, you also will discover a most thankful spirit in you!  Read  Philippians 4:14-20; I Timothy 6:18-19; Matthew 6:25-33; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; I John 5:14-15

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 16:13, Psalm 121:8, I John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 33:3The Pulse ExperienceA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodPodcast: The Names That God Calls Me: Podcast-Days 14-16 RecapSpeaker: John FowlerMonday, December 1, 2025 https://linktr.ee/thepulsewvOrder Your Copy Of "The Names God Calls Me" On My Website.Website: johnfowler.org

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Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 16:13, Psalm 121:8, I John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 33:3The Pulse ExperienceA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodSermon: The Names That God Calls Me: Sermon-Days 14-16 RecapSpeaker: John FowlerSunday, November 30, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewvOrder Your Copy Of "The Names God Calls Me" On My Website.Website: johnfowler.org

November 9, 2025 Hos. 2:2-3:5; Ps. 123:3-4; Prov. 27:11; I John 5:13-21

November 9, 2025 Hos. 2:2-3:5; Ps. 123:3-4; Prov. 27:11; I John 5:13-21

Balanced approach I Timothy 3:2 – “an overseer, then, must be …” I John 1:8 – “If we say that we have no sin …” It's possible to be too…

November 8, 2025 Hos. 1:1-2:1; Ps. 123:1-2; Prov. 27:10; I John 5:1-12

November 7, 2025 Dan. 12:1-13; Ps. 122:6-9; Prov. 27:7-9; I John 4:7-21

November 6, 2025 Dan. 11:36-45; Ps. 122:1-5; Prov. 27:4-6; I John 4:1-6

November 6, 2025 Dan. 11:36-45; Ps. 122:1-5; Prov. 27:4-6; I John 4:1-6

November 5, 2025 Dan. 11:13-35; Ps. 121:5-8; Prov. 27:3; I John 3:14-24

November 4, 2025 Dan. 11:2-12; Ps. 121:1-4; Prov. 27:1-2; I John 3:7-13

November 3, 2025 Dan. 10:1-11:1; Ps. 120:1-7; Prov. 26:28; I John 3:1-6

November 3, 2025 Dan. 10:1-11:1; Ps. 120:1-7; Prov. 26:28; I John 3:1-6

Daily Dose of Hope November 3, 2025   Scripture - John 14:1-14   Prayer:  Almighty Father, Thank you for a new day and thank you that your mercies are new every single morning.  How grateful we are that we can start afresh and anew each day.  Forgive us for the many times we fell short, for when we weren't loving, for when we were easily angered, for when our patience wore thin. Today, help us represent you well.  In all things, may we be reminded who and whose we are.  We are yours.  In Your Name, Amen.   This is the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we begin John 14.    This is a phenomenal passage.  I know I say that a lot but it truly is.  It's a text we often hear read at funerals because it provides a tremendous amount of comfort that God has truly prepared a place for us in heaven.    In this text, there is a great interaction between Jesus and Thomas.  The disciples are experiencing a lot of anxiety.  Jesus has just told them he's going away but he is trying to reassure them.  Jesus is like, I'm on my way to get your room ready.  I'll be coming back to get you, trust me.  But anyway, you already know the way.  And Thomas is like, "Umm…actually, I don't know the way, is there a map or something?"  And that's when Jesus says, "You do know the way because I am the way.  The only way to get to my Father is through me."  And he reiterated what he has been teaching them, "to know me is to know the Father.  If you have seen me, then you have seen the Father."  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.  As the passage progresses, Philip is included in the conversation.  Again, there is this focus on, "If you know me, then you know the Father."  When Jesus says, "I am the way," he doesn't say "I am a way." How the Greek sentence is constructed makes it absolutely clear and irrefutable that Jesus is making an exclusive claim here.   He is basically saying, don't go looking to anyone else to point you in those directions, because I am the only one who can!"  Well, that feels pretty exclusive, doesn't it?  Yes, it is.  And exclusivity makes a lot of us feel uncomfortable.  So much so, that many people, including Christians, pastors, and scholars, try to find a loophole here.   People want to discount the validity of the Gospel of John, they want to find a problem in the Greek, you name it.  Yes, John was written later than the other Gospels but scholars believe that it is still accurate and authoritative.  John was written for the purpose of demonstrating that Jesus is the son of God and that is what he does.  Thus, he makes this very exclusive claim that Jesus is the only way to the Father.  But the Scripture I just read isn't the only one.   What other Scriptures point to the exclusivity of Jesus?   1.     John 3:16-18 (Jesus speaking to Nicodemus),  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.  2.     John 3:36 (later in the conversation)- Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on them. 3.     Acts 4:12 (Peter, speaking before the Jewish ruling council) –  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." 4.     Rom. 10:9 – If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 5.     I John 5:12 - Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.   And there are many others but I'm going to stop there for now.  I do believe in looking at the full narrative of Scripture – if we look at all of the Bible – it points to Jesus as the way to heaven.  I've searched to see if the Bible allows for other options, possible openings, that might allow for another way and I haven't found any.  There are some things in the Bible in which there is tension – it says this but it also says this – and we have to really dig and pray and interpret.  But there isn't tension here at all --- Scripture clearly points to Jesus as the Son of God, the fulfillment of God's promise from Genesis to Revelation, and the only way to the Father, the only way to receive salvation, the only way to heaven.    And that makes logical sense to me.  Why would Jesus have voluntarily died on a Roman cross for us if he was just one option among many to provide a way to be saved?  If there were other ways to receive salvation and get to God, then why would Jesus even need to do all that?  Why would Christians throughout the ages have needed to stand their ground and lose their lives?  Why would Christians around the world today be risking their lives to follow Christ?  Some may say they are disillusioned but I personally don't believe so.  If we believe that Jesus rose from the dead, proving his divinity, proving he is Lord of all – then that means we have to also believe everything he said.  We can't pick and choose.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

November 2, 2025 Dan. 9:1-27; Ps. 119:169-175; Prov. 26:27; I John 2:18-29

November 1, 2025 Dan. 8:15-27; Ps. 119:160-168; Prov. 26:24-26; I John 2:7-17

October 31, 2025 Dan. 8:1-14; Ps. 119:153-159; Prov. 26:23; I John 2:1-6

October 30, 2025 Dan. 7:15-28; Ps. 119:137-152; Prov. 26:21-22; I John 1:5-10

October 29, 2025 Dan. 7:1-14; Ps. 119:129-136; Prov. 26:20; I John 1:1-4

It's reeeealy hard to forgive yourself, huh? Memories of how we've hurt others are some of the greatest sufferings there is. BUT you are never without hope of restoration. God is ALWAYS willing to restore EVERYTHING back to you including the chance to begin again and your joy. I John 1:9

Life in the Vine - Week 7October 19, 2025Teacher: Pastor Leanne Benton LOVE Each OtherNOTESJohn 15:12–13My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. “To love someone is to will their good, to promote their flourishing – and sometimes that means laying something down.” ~ Dallas Willard1. The model of love Jesus gives.2. The meaning of laying down our life.3. The mission of love.——————————————————————————1. The model of love Jesus gives.“Jesus didn't love in general. He loved in particular.” ~John OrtbergA new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.(John 13:34-35)——————————————————————————2. The meaning of laying down our life.In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God…humbled himself, becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross.(Philippians 2:5-8)I have told you this so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.(John 15:11)——————————————————————————3. The mission of love.You are my friends if you do what I command.(John 15:14)This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for one another.(I John 3:16)

Pastor Ted Owens preaches from I John at Petra Baptist Church in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Isaiah 43:1-7  I John 4: 7-21

Psalm 82:1-4 Luke 6:27-36 I John 3:16-18

Continuing our new series “Kingdom Life”, today Pastor Chase teaches What the King says about our Character. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus sits with His disciples and teaches them what Godly character looks like in Kingdom living—challenging the values of today's culture.Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-13,-7:27, Hebrews 12:1-3, I John 3:16, Psalms 63:1-5,42:1-2, II Corinthians 5:21, Romans 12:2, John 8:31-32

As we continue our sermon series, Unafraid, we look at the story of Gideon one more week and what that means for us as believers.JUDGES 7:9-11    Judges 7:12-15THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD…1. DIRECTION2. PROTECTION3. RIGHT TIMING4. RIGHT PEOPLE5. RIGHT WORDS Charles Spurgeon The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which a child of God rests  his head at night in peace.  Judges 7:16-22OUR SPIRITUAL weapons FOR BATTLE1.  LIGHT 16 2 Corinthians 4:6 Philippians 2:152. Proclamation vV 18b, 20B I Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 12:113. PROMISED victory vs 2, 7, 15  1 Corinthians 15:57 I John 5:4-5 JUDGES 8:22-27A faithful ending outweighs a flawed beginning.

David A. Davis preaches on I John 4:16. From September 28, 2025.

Introduction II Timothy 1:5 – We must make our faith our own. I John 4:1 – This is my responsibility. First generation Christians When he…

“Unless clearly indicated otherwise, I assume that the Hebrew Bible speaks of real people and places. Nothing in the text suggests that Job was a mythical, imaginary, or fictious figure" (Alden, 26). The fact that Elihu is given a genealogy in Job 32:2 and his daughter's names are given at the end of the book in Job 42:13-15 points to the historical nature of the book. The fact that we view the Biblical portrayals of characters as historically true seems to be how Jesus and the inspired New Testament writers looked at things. Notice how the New Testament refers to Creation (Matt. 19:3-6; Mk. 10:6-9), Adam and Eve (II Cor. 11:3; I Tim. 2:11-14; Jude 14), Cain and Abel (Matt. 23:35; Lk. 11:51; Heb. 11:4; I John 3:12-13; Jude 11), Enoch (Heb. 11:5; Jude 14), Noah and the flood (Matt. 24:37-39; Lk. 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7; I Peter 3:20-21; II Peter 2:5, 9). Abraham is mentioned 73 times in the New Testament. Abraham's genealogy is given in Matt. 1:1-17; Lk. 3:23-38. In Rom. 4:9-12 Paul makes a point on the chronological order of his life. It seems obvious that Abraham is viewed as a real character and the things he did were actual historical events (Heb. 11:8-19; James 2:21-23). Lot is mentioned in Luke 17:28, 29, 32 and II Peter 2:7 and his wife is mentioned in Luke 17:32. Isaac is mentioned 20 times and Jacob 27 times in the New Testament. Joseph and his experiences are treated as historical in Acts 7:9-16 and Heb. 11:21-22. Moses is mentioned 80 in the New Testament. Jonah is referred to by Jesus in Matt. 12:39, 40, 41, 41; 16:4; Luke 11:29, 30, 32, 32. In these passages the events of Jonah and the great fish foreshadow the yet future (when this was spoken) resurrection of Jesus, the most important historical event in human history.  Job is mentioned outside the book of Job in the Old Testament in Ezek. 14:14, 20 and in the New Testament in James 5:11. How should we view those two passages and their evidence in light of whether Job is historical? In context Ezek. 14:12-23 is stressing the four severe judgments the LORD was going to send against Judah. The four judgements are sword, famine, wild beast, and plagues (Ezek. 14:13, 15, 17, 19, 21).  Ezek. 14:14, 20 specifically mentions Noah, Daniel, and Job and states they could only deliver themselves by their righteousness if they lived in the midst of the people. In Ezek. 14:16, 18 makes allusions to these men again by saying “even though these three men were in its midst.”  The most natural explanation was that these men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were actual historical characters who were being used by the prophet to the people to stress that even they could not deliver the people from the coming judgment.  Did Jesus and the New Testament writers view Noah as an actual historical character? Jesus exhorted His audience to always be prepared for the Lord to come in judgment. He used the “days of Noah” as an illustration of those who were carrying on with life as normal and were unprepared for the judgment of God (Matt. 24:37-39; Luke 17:26-27). Jesus said, “For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Jonah” (Matt. 24:37). Was Jesus using a fictional event to inspire people to prepare themselves for an actual coming judgment? The author of Hebrews used Noah's example of building an ark in reverence to God to inspire His listeners to endurance (Heb. 11:7). Peter used the example of Noah as a picture of how “baptism now save you” (I Peter 3:20-21) and to illustrated how the LORD can rescue the godly while at the same time preparing the ungodly for judgment day (II Peter 2:5, 9).  

Pastor Garvon shares from I John 4:7–11 what real love is, that love is God's initiative and it is to be shared. This message was given September 14, 2025.

God is bigger than whatever you're facing in life right now. But not only is He all-powerful, but very loving. In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie teaches on God's deep love for you, faith in the storm, and much more. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 4 There will be more false prophets and false messiahs in the last days. “Don’t believe every spirit. Test them, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”1 John 4:1 The bible speaks of the spiritual battle we are engaged in. The bible tells us, “To take up the whole armor of God.” Hebrews 13:2 Read 1 John 4:1–3 #1 We are in a spiritual war. Antichrist will be a real person, a world leader; he will deceive the world. John was refuting Gnosticism. Gnostics believed salvation came through “hidden spiritual knowledge,” not Christ. To be a Christian, you must believe that Jesus was born of a virgin and was God among us.He was fully God and fully man and He died on the cross for our sins.He bodily rose again three days later, and He will come again. The purpose of 1 John was so we could know God,and so you could know you have eternal life. I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God,so that you may know you have eternal life.1 John 5:13 (NLT) John uses the word ginosko for 'know'.John is saying, “there is no secret knowledge, you can know this now.” #2 God is bigger and greater than everyone and everything.1 John 4:4 God is greater than Satan, greater than sin, greater than your problem. A. Moses at the Red SeaGod said, “I will fight for you, you need only to be still.”Exodus 14:14 B. David and GoliathGoliath was big, but God was bigger. C. The disciples on the Sea of GalileeJesus was bigger than the storm. #3 If we really know God, we will love others.1 John 4:7–11 #1 God is light.1 John 1:1–2:2 #2 God is love.1 John 2:3–4:21 #3 God is life.1 John 5 Light and love are inseparable, as are truth and grace. Light exposes darkness.Love reaches out to the people in darkness. #4 God’s love is greater than our worst fears.I John 4:18 This is simply having the confidence that you are loved and forgiven by God.He lovingly will guide your life and one day welcome you to heaven. If you are living in fear, especially fear of judgement,you have not yet grasped what it is to be loved by God. Jesus absorbed God’s wrath for you. #5 God will never stop loving you.Romans 8:38–39 Fears change with the passing of time. God has something to say to us at every stage of life. #6 Our love for God is a response to God’s love for us.1 John 4:19 God’s love is what draws us to Him. We’re remembering that love moved in, and fear had to move out. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.