John calls followers of Jesus to share in God’s own life and love by devoting themselves to loving one another. Written by John the Elder to house church believers, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John echo the gospel of John. They emphasize that God is light and love and every true believer will demonstrate God’s light and love. A series of John’s letters Each …
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38730 Overview: Jude
Jude confronts corrupt teachers who distort the message about his brother Jesus and lead others astray. Judah, one of Jesus’ half brothers, wrote the book of Jude to Messianic believers who were familiar with Old Testament scriptures and Jewish literature. He uses these texts to refute corrupt teachers who lived immoral lives. Living examples for the world Judah …
38731 Overview: Revelation Ch. 1-11
John’s visions reveal that Jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The book of Revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and Old Testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of …
38732 Overview: Revelation Ch. 12-22
A final word The book is not a secret code that allows believers to decipher the timeline of Jesus’s return. Instead, it shows that every human kingdom eventually becomes Babylon and must be resisted. Jesus, the slain Lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day as King with His followers …
22002.01 God in Times of Crisis
See “Hope in Times of Crisis” main menu Watch the summary video We are living in the midst of global changes, unlike anything recent generations have ever experienced — natural disasters, famines, economic uncertainty, political unrest, societal changes, racial divide, and regional and international conflicts. When we live under this type of heaviness, it is …
22002.02 God Is Greater Than You Think
Watch the summary video God is more than able to handle any crisis or meet any need. He has infinite abilities. God is all-powerful, sees everything, knows everything, and is in complete control. He has no limitations. Nothing is too difficult for him. God is always able to make a way that will benefit you and fulfill his …
22002.03 God Loves You More Than You Know
Watch the summary video In the midst of a crisis, it may be difficult to believe that God still loves you. You may be feeling abandoned, even by him. You may be doubting God’s love and goodness in the face of the hardship you’re experiencing now. But God does love you and wants a love …
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22002.04 God Keeps His Promises
Watch the summary video God has given us a treasure trove of promises in the Bible, so we can have hope regardless of our circumstances. The best way to increase your faith in any given situation is to cling to a promise God has given you. By doing that, you are demonstrating faith in God’s …
22002.05 God Is Dependable
Watch the summary video God is faithful, and you can depend on him completely! When you know this truth about God, you stand firm on a rock-solid foundation against the fiercest storms of life. For believers in Jesus, dependence on the faithfulness of God is not an emergency action in a crisis, but a way …
22002.06 God Is Always With You
Watch the summary video God never wants you to go it alone. He is with you all the time and will never leave or forsake you. In fact, he even goes ahead of you to prepare the path before you get there. He is with you every minute of the journey. The Bible declares, The …