1 John 2:12-14

1 John 2:12-14 KJV
12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

Finally Made It

Praise be to God for every person who has ever lived and died firmly in their faith in Jesus.

1 John 2:1

1 John 2:1 (KJV)
1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

Jesus Is Our Advocate

If you have fallen into sin, don’t justify it but come to the Lord in prayer. Confess your sins and God’s mercy is for you.

1 John 1:8-10

1 John 1:8-10 (KJV)
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Today’s Prayer (04/18/2021)

Oh Lord, I love You and cherish the moments I have with You in prayer. You are alive and active in my life and in others. Your presence is so amazing and I am in awestruck just to be with You. I worship You, God. I wish that all the world could know You, the only one true God in the heavens and earth. How other gods, except for You, Father, is a false god. I am speaking of You also Jesus, whom the Father also dwells. You are my God, as much as the Father and the Spirit are also. Truly, the Bible teaches that in the Holy Trinity, there is God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who are three person’s in one God. I believe what Your Word says. I will not add or take away from what has been spoken of in 1 John 5, verses 7, which reads, “for there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (1 John 5:7) Amen and amen. I don’t fully understand everything about You, God, but I know that You, Jesus, is the only way to heaven. There are many counterfeits out there, but I must follow You, Lord, to find true happiness and joy in this life and the next. Thank You for keeping me on Your holy and righteous path and not allowing me to believe in any other false gods. I was once a part of the Mormon church and also believed that I would become my own god when I die, but I am so happy that I am now out of that false religion. Only You are my God. I wish people would stop their false teachings, but I know this cannot happen. So I just pray that more people will come out of what is false and to You alone, Jesus. I love You. Amen.

Idolatry

There is only one God in the heavens and earth. All other gods are false, which leads to idolatry and a falling away from God.

1 John 1:9

1 John 1:9 (KJV)
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 3:4-8

1 John 3:4-8 (KJV)
4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:19-22

1 John 3:19-22 (KJV)
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

God Wants To Help Us

God wants to answer your prayers and give you guidance. But who is willing to keep His commandments and do what He desires first?

1 John 5:7,8

1 John 5:7,8 (KJV)
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

1 John 4:1-3

1 John 4:1-3 (KJV)
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

When We Get The Chills

Our feelings can’t always be trusted. However, we can know if it is of God if what we are doing is in line with His perfect will.

Making TV An Idol

Have you made your TV, your idol? You have if more time is spent with it than with God. Repent now if you are found in idolatry.

1 John 3:6-8

1 John 3:6-8 (KJV)
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

False Grace

Make sure that your faith is alive in Christ. Otherwise, sin may be abounding in You. Repent if you have strayed from following Jesus.

1 John 3:5-10

1 John 3:5-10 (KJV)
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

False Vs True Teachings On How To Get to Heaven

Here are three false scenarios on how to go to heaven. #1 There are many ways to heaven. #2 All people that have died can go to heaven. #3 Belief in Christ saves us, so no life change is necessary is so wrong.

1 John 2:15,16

1 John 2:15,16 (KJV)
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

The Lusts Of The Flesh

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh.

1 John 4:15-17

1 John 4:15-17 (KJV)
15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.