Walking In Light And Love https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/walking-in-light-and-love/ Sat, 02 May 2026 23:59:56 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg Walking In Light And Love https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/walking-in-light-and-love/ No yes 1ea98293-94a9-5c1d-95fc-a53823015d83 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 That You May Know https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/08/that-you-may-know/ Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:13:33 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10149 Those who believe in the name of the Son of God may know they have eternal life, know God answers their prayers, know they have victory over sin and Satan, know they belong to God and know that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. In part 14 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:13-21.

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Study Notes

Is it wrong to express certainty in matters of faith?

Some Context First…

That You May Know…

  • You have eternal life (5:13)

The Birthmarks of a Believer

The Faith Test
        What do you believe? Is your doctrine in line with the Word of God?
The Life Test
        How do you live?  Do you keep God’s commandments?
The Love Test
        Do you love your brothers and sisters?
The Growth Test
        Are you overcoming more and more as you walk with the Lord?
The Sin Test
        Do you avoid sin, or do you continue sinning and consider it acceptable? 

  • God answers your prayers (5:14-17)
  • You have victory over sin and Satan (5:18-19)
  • You belong to God (5:20a)
  • Jesus is the true God and eternal life (5:20b-21)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation?
  • Do you pray confidently for God’s will?
  • Do you have confidence in your final victory?
  • Do you know who grips you in the palm of His hand?
  • Do you honor and serve Jesus above all else?
]]> Those who believe in the name of the Son of God may know they have eternal life, know God answers their prayers, know they have victory over sin and Satan, know they belong to God and know that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. In part 14 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:13-21.

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Study Notes

Is it wrong to express certainty in matters of faith?

Some Context First…

That You May Know…

  • You have eternal life (5:13)

The Birthmarks of a Believer

The Faith Test
        What do you believe? Is your doctrine in line with the Word of God?
The Life Test
        How do you live?  Do you keep God’s commandments?
The Love Test
        Do you love your brothers and sisters?
The Growth Test
        Are you overcoming more and more as you walk with the Lord?
The Sin Test
        Do you avoid sin, or do you continue sinning and consider it acceptable? 

  • God answers your prayers (5:14-17)
  • You have victory over sin and Satan (5:18-19)
  • You belong to God (5:20a)
  • Jesus is the true God and eternal life (5:20b-21)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation?
  • Do you pray confidently for God’s will?
  • Do you have confidence in your final victory?
  • Do you know who grips you in the palm of His hand?
  • Do you honor and serve Jesus above all else?
]]> Those who believe in the name of the Son of God may know they have eternal life, know God answers their prayers, know they have victory over sin and Satan, know they belong to God and know that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. In part 14 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:13-21.

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Study Notes

Is it wrong to express certainty in matters of faith?

Some Context First…

That You May Know…

  • You have eternal life (5:13)

The Birthmarks of a Believer

The Faith Test
        What do you believe? Is your doctrine in line with the Word of God?
The Life Test
        How do you live?  Do you keep God’s commandments?
The Love Test
        Do you love your brothers and sisters?
The Growth Test
        Are you overcoming more and more as you walk with the Lord?
The Sin Test
        Do you avoid sin, or do you continue sinning and consider it acceptable? 

  • God answers your prayers (5:14-17)
  • You have victory over sin and Satan (5:18-19)
  • You belong to God (5:20a)
  • Jesus is the true God and eternal life (5:20b-21)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation?
  • Do you pray confidently for God’s will?
  • Do you have confidence in your final victory?
  • Do you know who grips you in the palm of His hand?
  • Do you honor and serve Jesus above all else?
]]> Those who believe in the name of the Son of God may know they have eternal life, know God answers their prayers, know they have victory over sin and Satan, know they belong to God and know that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. In part 14 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:13-21.

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Study Notes

Is it wrong to express certainty in matters of faith?

Some Context First…

That You May Know…

  • You have eternal life (5:13)

The Birthmarks of a Believer

The Faith Test
        What do you believe? Is your doctrine in line with the Word of God?
The Life Test
        How do you live?  Do you keep God’s commandments?
The Love Test
        Do you love your brothers and sisters?
The Growth Test
        Are you overcoming more and more as you walk with the Lord?
The Sin Test
        Do you avoid sin, or do you continue sinning and consider it acceptable? 

  • God answers your prayers (5:14-17)
  • You have victory over sin and Satan (5:18-19)
  • You belong to God (5:20a)
  • Jesus is the true God and eternal life (5:20b-21)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation?
  • Do you pray confidently for God’s will?
  • Do you have confidence in your final victory?
  • Do you know who grips you in the palm of His hand?
  • Do you honor and serve Jesus above all else?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg That You May Know false no 34:22 Those who believe in the name of the Son of God may know they have eternal life, know God answers their prayers, know they have victory over sin and Satan, know they belong to God and know that Jesus is the true God and eternal life. In part 14 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:13-21.

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Study Notes

Is it wrong to express certainty in matters of faith?

Some Context First…

That You May Know…

  • You have eternal life (5:13)

The Birthmarks of a Believer

The Faith Test
        What do you believe? Is your doctrine in line with the Word of God?
The Life Test
        How do you live?  Do you keep God’s commandments?
The Love Test
        Do you love your brothers and sisters?
The Growth Test
        Are you overcoming more and more as you walk with the Lord?
The Sin Test
        Do you avoid sin, or do you continue sinning and consider it acceptable? 

  • God answers your prayers (5:14-17)
  • You have victory over sin and Satan (5:18-19)
  • You belong to God (5:20a)
  • Jesus is the true God and eternal life (5:20b-21)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation?
  • Do you pray confidently for God’s will?
  • Do you have confidence in your final victory?
  • Do you know who grips you in the palm of His hand?
  • Do you honor and serve Jesus above all else?
]]> No no Walk in Victory https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/08/walk-in-victory/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 17:10:28 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10146 Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world and gives us the assurance of eternal life. In part 13 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:1-12.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Victory…

  • The victory that overcomes the world (5:1-5)
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Obedience
  • The testimony of victory (5:6-12)
    • Spirit, water and blood
    • Internal witness

 

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?
  • Are you walking in victory?
]]> Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world and gives us the assurance of eternal life. In part 13 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:1-12.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Victory…

  • The victory that overcomes the world (5:1-5)
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Obedience
  • The testimony of victory (5:6-12)
    • Spirit, water and blood
    • Internal witness

 

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?
  • Are you walking in victory?
]]> Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world and gives us the assurance of eternal life. In part 13 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:1-12.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Victory…

  • The victory that overcomes the world (5:1-5)
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Obedience
  • The testimony of victory (5:6-12)
    • Spirit, water and blood
    • Internal witness

 

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?
  • Are you walking in victory?
]]> Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world and gives us the assurance of eternal life. In part 13 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:1-12.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Victory…

  • The victory that overcomes the world (5:1-5)
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Obedience
  • The testimony of victory (5:6-12)
    • Spirit, water and blood
    • Internal witness

 

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?
  • Are you walking in victory?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Victory false no 35:14 Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world and gives us the assurance of eternal life. In part 13 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 5:1-12.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Victory…

  • The victory that overcomes the world (5:1-5)
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Obedience
  • The testimony of victory (5:6-12)
    • Spirit, water and blood
    • Internal witness

 

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?
  • Are you walking in victory?
]]> No no Walk in Fearless Love https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/08/walk-in-fearless-love/ Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:13:24 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10144 Genuine followers of Jesus love other believers and need not fear the eternal judgment of God. In part 12 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:7-21.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Fearless Love…

  • Command to love (4:7)
  • Example of love (4;8-11)
  • Perfection of love (4:12)
  • Confession of love (4:13-16)
  • Fearlessness of love (4:17-21)

God-fearing fearlessness

Applying the Text

  • Have you believed and received God’s love?
  • Are you confident in God’s love for you?
  • Are you a channel of God’s love to others?
]]> Genuine followers of Jesus love other believers and need not fear the eternal judgment of God. In part 12 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:7-21.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Fearless Love…

  • Command to love (4:7)
  • Example of love (4;8-11)
  • Perfection of love (4:12)
  • Confession of love (4:13-16)
  • Fearlessness of love (4:17-21)

God-fearing fearlessness

Applying the Text

  • Have you believed and received God’s love?
  • Are you confident in God’s love for you?
  • Are you a channel of God’s love to others?
]]> Genuine followers of Jesus love other believers and need not fear the eternal judgment of God. In part 12 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:7-21.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Fearless Love…

  • Command to love (4:7)
  • Example of love (4;8-11)
  • Perfection of love (4:12)
  • Confession of love (4:13-16)
  • Fearlessness of love (4:17-21)

God-fearing fearlessness

Applying the Text

  • Have you believed and received God’s love?
  • Are you confident in God’s love for you?
  • Are you a channel of God’s love to others?
]]> Genuine followers of Jesus love other believers and need not fear the eternal judgment of God. In part 12 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:7-21.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Fearless Love…

  • Command to love (4:7)
  • Example of love (4;8-11)
  • Perfection of love (4:12)
  • Confession of love (4:13-16)
  • Fearlessness of love (4:17-21)

God-fearing fearlessness

Applying the Text

  • Have you believed and received God’s love?
  • Are you confident in God’s love for you?
  • Are you a channel of God’s love to others?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Fearless Love false no 29:09 Genuine followers of Jesus love other believers and need not fear the eternal judgment of God. In part 12 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:7-21.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Fearless Love…

  • Command to love (4:7)
  • Example of love (4;8-11)
  • Perfection of love (4:12)
  • Confession of love (4:13-16)
  • Fearlessness of love (4:17-21)

God-fearing fearlessness

Applying the Text

  • Have you believed and received God’s love?
  • Are you confident in God’s love for you?
  • Are you a channel of God’s love to others?
]]> No no Walk with Discernment https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/07/walk-with-discernment/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:10:40 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10140 Followers of Jesus must carefully test every teaching by the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:1-6.

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Study Notes

Discernment:  The best way to discern error is to know the truth well.

Some Context First…

Walk with Discernment…

  • Test the spirits (4:1)
  • Know right doctrine (4:2-3)
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit (4:4-6)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings.  True

There is one God who has revealed Himself in three different modes or manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  False

Jesus Christ is the God-Man; that is, He is partially God and partially human.  False

Human beings were created in the image of God, but fell into sin and are now eternally condemned apart from salvation in Jesus Christ.  True

Sinful human beings can be saved from eternal condemnation through faith in Jesus Christ and good works.  False

The resurrection of Jesus is a physical, bodily resurrection and therefore the bodies of all believers will also undergo a physical, bodily resurrection.  True

Jesus Christ is coming again bodily in great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and He will make all things new.  True

Three Contemporary Challenges to the Biblically Faithful Church

  1. Word Faith Teaching
  2. New Apostolic Reformation
  3. Cultural pressure on Sex & Gender

Applying the Text

  • Know right doctrine well
  • Actively practice discernment
]]> Followers of Jesus must carefully test every teaching by the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:1-6.

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Study Notes

Discernment:  The best way to discern error is to know the truth well.

Some Context First…

Walk with Discernment…

  • Test the spirits (4:1)
  • Know right doctrine (4:2-3)
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit (4:4-6)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings.  True

There is one God who has revealed Himself in three different modes or manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  False

Jesus Christ is the God-Man; that is, He is partially God and partially human.  False

Human beings were created in the image of God, but fell into sin and are now eternally condemned apart from salvation in Jesus Christ.  True

Sinful human beings can be saved from eternal condemnation through faith in Jesus Christ and good works.  False

The resurrection of Jesus is a physical, bodily resurrection and therefore the bodies of all believers will also undergo a physical, bodily resurrection.  True

Jesus Christ is coming again bodily in great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and He will make all things new.  True

Three Contemporary Challenges to the Biblically Faithful Church

  1. Word Faith Teaching
  2. New Apostolic Reformation
  3. Cultural pressure on Sex & Gender

Applying the Text

  • Know right doctrine well
  • Actively practice discernment
]]> Followers of Jesus must carefully test every teaching by the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:1-6.

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Study Notes

Discernment:  The best way to discern error is to know the truth well.

Some Context First…

Walk with Discernment…

  • Test the spirits (4:1)
  • Know right doctrine (4:2-3)
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit (4:4-6)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings.  True

There is one God who has revealed Himself in three different modes or manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  False

Jesus Christ is the God-Man; that is, He is partially God and partially human.  False

Human beings were created in the image of God, but fell into sin and are now eternally condemned apart from salvation in Jesus Christ.  True

Sinful human beings can be saved from eternal condemnation through faith in Jesus Christ and good works.  False

The resurrection of Jesus is a physical, bodily resurrection and therefore the bodies of all believers will also undergo a physical, bodily resurrection.  True

Jesus Christ is coming again bodily in great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and He will make all things new.  True

Three Contemporary Challenges to the Biblically Faithful Church

  1. Word Faith Teaching
  2. New Apostolic Reformation
  3. Cultural pressure on Sex & Gender

Applying the Text

  • Know right doctrine well
  • Actively practice discernment
]]> Followers of Jesus must carefully test every teaching by the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:1-6.

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Study Notes

Discernment:  The best way to discern error is to know the truth well.

Some Context First…

Walk with Discernment…

  • Test the spirits (4:1)
  • Know right doctrine (4:2-3)
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit (4:4-6)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings.  True

There is one God who has revealed Himself in three different modes or manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  False

Jesus Christ is the God-Man; that is, He is partially God and partially human.  False

Human beings were created in the image of God, but fell into sin and are now eternally condemned apart from salvation in Jesus Christ.  True

Sinful human beings can be saved from eternal condemnation through faith in Jesus Christ and good works.  False

The resurrection of Jesus is a physical, bodily resurrection and therefore the bodies of all believers will also undergo a physical, bodily resurrection.  True

Jesus Christ is coming again bodily in great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and He will make all things new.  True

Three Contemporary Challenges to the Biblically Faithful Church

  1. Word Faith Teaching
  2. New Apostolic Reformation
  3. Cultural pressure on Sex & Gender

Applying the Text

  • Know right doctrine well
  • Actively practice discernment
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk with Discernment false no 38:33 Followers of Jesus must carefully test every teaching by the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 4:1-6.

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Study Notes

Discernment:  The best way to discern error is to know the truth well.

Some Context First…

Walk with Discernment…

  • Test the spirits (4:1)
  • Know right doctrine (4:2-3)
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit (4:4-6)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings.  True

There is one God who has revealed Himself in three different modes or manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  False

Jesus Christ is the God-Man; that is, He is partially God and partially human.  False

Human beings were created in the image of God, but fell into sin and are now eternally condemned apart from salvation in Jesus Christ.  True

Sinful human beings can be saved from eternal condemnation through faith in Jesus Christ and good works.  False

The resurrection of Jesus is a physical, bodily resurrection and therefore the bodies of all believers will also undergo a physical, bodily resurrection.  True

Jesus Christ is coming again bodily in great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and He will make all things new.  True

Three Contemporary Challenges to the Biblically Faithful Church

  1. Word Faith Teaching
  2. New Apostolic Reformation
  3. Cultural pressure on Sex & Gender

Applying the Text

  • Know right doctrine well
  • Actively practice discernment
]]> No no Walk in Confidence https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/07/walk-in-confidence/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:09:21 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10138 The follower of Jesus who walks in love can have assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and the reassuring presence of the Holy Spirit. In part 10 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:19-24.

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Study Notes

Our confidence is only as good as the object of our confidence!

Some Context First…

Walk in Confidence…

  • Assurance of salvation (3:19-20)
  • Confidence in prayer (3:21-22)
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit (3:23-24)

Applying the Text

  • In whom, or in what, are you putting your confidence?
  • Do you believe God is worthy of your confidence?
  • Will you entrust yourself… your whole life and being… into His hands today?
]]> The follower of Jesus who walks in love can have assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and the reassuring presence of the Holy Spirit. In part 10 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:19-24.

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Study Notes

Our confidence is only as good as the object of our confidence!

Some Context First…

Walk in Confidence…

  • Assurance of salvation (3:19-20)
  • Confidence in prayer (3:21-22)
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit (3:23-24)

Applying the Text

  • In whom, or in what, are you putting your confidence?
  • Do you believe God is worthy of your confidence?
  • Will you entrust yourself… your whole life and being… into His hands today?
]]> The follower of Jesus who walks in love can have assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and the reassuring presence of the Holy Spirit. In part 10 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:19-24.

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Study Notes

Our confidence is only as good as the object of our confidence!

Some Context First…

Walk in Confidence…

  • Assurance of salvation (3:19-20)
  • Confidence in prayer (3:21-22)
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit (3:23-24)

Applying the Text

  • In whom, or in what, are you putting your confidence?
  • Do you believe God is worthy of your confidence?
  • Will you entrust yourself… your whole life and being… into His hands today?
]]> The follower of Jesus who walks in love can have assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and the reassuring presence of the Holy Spirit. In part 10 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:19-24.

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Our confidence is only as good as the object of our confidence!

Some Context First…

Walk in Confidence…

  • Assurance of salvation (3:19-20)
  • Confidence in prayer (3:21-22)
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit (3:23-24)

Applying the Text

  • In whom, or in what, are you putting your confidence?
  • Do you believe God is worthy of your confidence?
  • Will you entrust yourself… your whole life and being… into His hands today?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Confidence false no 28:29 The follower of Jesus who walks in love can have assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and the reassuring presence of the Holy Spirit. In part 10 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:19-24.

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Study Notes

Our confidence is only as good as the object of our confidence!

Some Context First…

Walk in Confidence…

  • Assurance of salvation (3:19-20)
  • Confidence in prayer (3:21-22)
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit (3:23-24)

Applying the Text

  • In whom, or in what, are you putting your confidence?
  • Do you believe God is worthy of your confidence?
  • Will you entrust yourself… your whole life and being… into His hands today?
]]> No no Walk in Sacrificial Love https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/07/walk-in-sacrificial-love/ Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:59:31 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10133 Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of love for other believers. In part 9 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:11-18.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Sacrificial Love…

  • Love and hate (3:11-15)
  • Love in deed and in truth (3:16-18)

Applying the Text

  • Is your love characterized more by talk or walk?
  • Who needs your love today?
  • How can you demonstrate love to that person?
]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of love for other believers. In part 9 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:11-18.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Sacrificial Love…

  • Love and hate (3:11-15)
  • Love in deed and in truth (3:16-18)

Applying the Text

  • Is your love characterized more by talk or walk?
  • Who needs your love today?
  • How can you demonstrate love to that person?
]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of love for other believers. In part 9 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:11-18.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Walk in Sacrificial Love…

  • Love and hate (3:11-15)
  • Love in deed and in truth (3:16-18)

Applying the Text

  • Is your love characterized more by talk or walk?
  • Who needs your love today?
  • How can you demonstrate love to that person?
]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of love for other believers. In part 9 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:11-18.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Sacrificial Love…

  • Love and hate (3:11-15)
  • Love in deed and in truth (3:16-18)

Applying the Text

  • Is your love characterized more by talk or walk?
  • Who needs your love today?
  • How can you demonstrate love to that person?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Sacrificial Love false no 31:53 Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of love for other believers. In part 9 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:11-18.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Sacrificial Love…

  • Love and hate (3:11-15)
  • Love in deed and in truth (3:16-18)

Applying the Text

  • Is your love characterized more by talk or walk?
  • Who needs your love today?
  • How can you demonstrate love to that person?
]]> No no Walk in Righteousness https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/06/walk-in-righteousness/ Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:16:51 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10130 Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of righteousness. In part 8 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:4-10.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Righteousness…

  • The practice of sin (3:4)
  • The perfection of the Savior (3:5)
  • Children of God and children of the devil (3:6-10)

But what about the believer’s struggle with sin?

Tensions in Scripture

Examine yourself…

Examine yourself… and let God examine others.

Applying the Text

  • Is your life practice headed more toward sin or righteousness?

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of righteousness. In part 8 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:4-10.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Righteousness…

  • The practice of sin (3:4)
  • The perfection of the Savior (3:5)
  • Children of God and children of the devil (3:6-10)

But what about the believer’s struggle with sin?

Tensions in Scripture

Examine yourself…

Examine yourself… and let God examine others.

Applying the Text

  • Is your life practice headed more toward sin or righteousness?

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of righteousness. In part 8 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:4-10.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Righteousness…

  • The practice of sin (3:4)
  • The perfection of the Savior (3:5)
  • Children of God and children of the devil (3:6-10)

But what about the believer’s struggle with sin?

Tensions in Scripture

Examine yourself…

Examine yourself… and let God examine others.

Applying the Text

  • Is your life practice headed more toward sin or righteousness?

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

]]> Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of righteousness. In part 8 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:4-10.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Righteousness…

  • The practice of sin (3:4)
  • The perfection of the Savior (3:5)
  • Children of God and children of the devil (3:6-10)

But what about the believer’s struggle with sin?

Tensions in Scripture

Examine yourself…

Examine yourself… and let God examine others.

Applying the Text

  • Is your life practice headed more toward sin or righteousness?

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Righteousness false no 30:56 Genuine believers in Jesus practice a lifestyle of righteousness. In part 8 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 3:4-10.

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Some Context First…

Walk in Righteousness…

  • The practice of sin (3:4)
  • The perfection of the Savior (3:5)
  • Children of God and children of the devil (3:6-10)

But what about the believer’s struggle with sin?

Tensions in Scripture

Examine yourself…

Examine yourself… and let God examine others.

Applying the Text

  • Is your life practice headed more toward sin or righteousness?

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

]]> No no Walk in Hope https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/06/walk-in-hope/ Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:40:39 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10124 The return of Jesus is the purifying hope of every follower of Jesus. In part 7 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:28 – 3:3.

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Hope

Some Context First…

Walk in Hope…

  • Confidence (2:28)
  • Righteousness (2:29)
  • Love (3:1)
  • Christlikeness (3:2)
  • Purity (3:3)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have hope in Christ?

Biblical hope is the certain confident expectation that God will do everything He has promised to do, and it is based upon His faithful character and His omnipotent power.

Elements of Our Hope… What has God Promised?

-Eternal life
-Complete eradication of sin
-Transformation into the likeness of Christ
-Resurrection of the body
-Eternal inheritance
-A new heaven and new earth

  • Does your hope in Christ motivate you toward holy living?
]]> The return of Jesus is the purifying hope of every follower of Jesus. In part 7 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:28 – 3:3.

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Hope

Some Context First…

Walk in Hope…

  • Confidence (2:28)
  • Righteousness (2:29)
  • Love (3:1)
  • Christlikeness (3:2)
  • Purity (3:3)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have hope in Christ?

Biblical hope is the certain confident expectation that God will do everything He has promised to do, and it is based upon His faithful character and His omnipotent power.

Elements of Our Hope… What has God Promised?

-Eternal life
-Complete eradication of sin
-Transformation into the likeness of Christ
-Resurrection of the body
-Eternal inheritance
-A new heaven and new earth

  • Does your hope in Christ motivate you toward holy living?
]]> The return of Jesus is the purifying hope of every follower of Jesus. In part 7 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:28 – 3:3.

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Hope

Some Context First…

Walk in Hope…

  • Confidence (2:28)
  • Righteousness (2:29)
  • Love (3:1)
  • Christlikeness (3:2)
  • Purity (3:3)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have hope in Christ?

Biblical hope is the certain confident expectation that God will do everything He has promised to do, and it is based upon His faithful character and His omnipotent power.

Elements of Our Hope… What has God Promised?

-Eternal life
-Complete eradication of sin
-Transformation into the likeness of Christ
-Resurrection of the body
-Eternal inheritance
-A new heaven and new earth

  • Does your hope in Christ motivate you toward holy living?
]]> The return of Jesus is the purifying hope of every follower of Jesus. In part 7 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:28 – 3:3.

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Hope

Some Context First…

Walk in Hope…

  • Confidence (2:28)
  • Righteousness (2:29)
  • Love (3:1)
  • Christlikeness (3:2)
  • Purity (3:3)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have hope in Christ?

Biblical hope is the certain confident expectation that God will do everything He has promised to do, and it is based upon His faithful character and His omnipotent power.

Elements of Our Hope… What has God Promised?

-Eternal life
-Complete eradication of sin
-Transformation into the likeness of Christ
-Resurrection of the body
-Eternal inheritance
-A new heaven and new earth

  • Does your hope in Christ motivate you toward holy living?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Hope false no 33:48 The return of Jesus is the purifying hope of every follower of Jesus. In part 7 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:28 – 3:3.

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Hope

Some Context First…

Walk in Hope…

  • Confidence (2:28)
  • Righteousness (2:29)
  • Love (3:1)
  • Christlikeness (3:2)
  • Purity (3:3)

Applying the Text

  • Do you have hope in Christ?

Biblical hope is the certain confident expectation that God will do everything He has promised to do, and it is based upon His faithful character and His omnipotent power.

Elements of Our Hope… What has God Promised?

-Eternal life
-Complete eradication of sin
-Transformation into the likeness of Christ
-Resurrection of the body
-Eternal inheritance
-A new heaven and new earth

  • Does your hope in Christ motivate you toward holy living?
]]> No no Walk in Truth https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/06/walk-in-truth/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:31:26 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10121 Those who remain in the truth of Jesus have the promise of eternal life. In part 6 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:18-27.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Some Context First…

Walk in Truth…

  • Antichrist and antichrists (2:18)
  • Apostasy (2:19)
  • Anointing in the truth (2:20-23)
  • Abide in the truth (2:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Has the truth set you free?
  • Are you remaining in the truth?
]]> Those who remain in the truth of Jesus have the promise of eternal life. In part 6 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:18-27.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Some Context First…

Walk in Truth…

  • Antichrist and antichrists (2:18)
  • Apostasy (2:19)
  • Anointing in the truth (2:20-23)
  • Abide in the truth (2:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Has the truth set you free?
  • Are you remaining in the truth?
]]> Those who remain in the truth of Jesus have the promise of eternal life. In part 6 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:18-27.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Some Context First…

Walk in Truth…

  • Antichrist and antichrists (2:18)
  • Apostasy (2:19)
  • Anointing in the truth (2:20-23)
  • Abide in the truth (2:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Has the truth set you free?
  • Are you remaining in the truth?
]]> Those who remain in the truth of Jesus have the promise of eternal life. In part 6 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:18-27.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Some Context First…

Walk in Truth…

  • Antichrist and antichrists (2:18)
  • Apostasy (2:19)
  • Anointing in the truth (2:20-23)
  • Abide in the truth (2:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Has the truth set you free?
  • Are you remaining in the truth?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Truth false no 29:24 Those who remain in the truth of Jesus have the promise of eternal life. In part 6 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:18-27.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Some Context First…

Walk in Truth…

  • Antichrist and antichrists (2:18)
  • Apostasy (2:19)
  • Anointing in the truth (2:20-23)
  • Abide in the truth (2:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Has the truth set you free?
  • Are you remaining in the truth?
]]> No no Do Not Love the World https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/06/do-not-love-the-world/ Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:30:48 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10118 Followers of Jesus are called to break with the desires of the fallen world system and love God above all else. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:15-17.

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Do not love the world…

  • It is incompatible with the love of the Father (2:15)
  • Its desires are not from the Father (2:16)
    • Desires of the flesh
    • Desires of the eyes
    • Pride of life
  • It is passing away (2:17)

Applying the Text

  • Are your desires too weak?
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Do not love the world…

  • It is incompatible with the love of the Father (2:15)
  • Its desires are not from the Father (2:16)
    • Desires of the flesh
    • Desires of the eyes
    • Pride of life
  • It is passing away (2:17)

Applying the Text

  • Are your desires too weak?
]]> Followers of Jesus are called to break with the desires of the fallen world system and love God above all else. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:15-17.

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Do not love the world…

  • It is incompatible with the love of the Father (2:15)
  • Its desires are not from the Father (2:16)
    • Desires of the flesh
    • Desires of the eyes
    • Pride of life
  • It is passing away (2:17)

Applying the Text

  • Are your desires too weak?
]]> Followers of Jesus are called to break with the desires of the fallen world system and love God above all else. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:15-17.

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Do not love the world…

  • It is incompatible with the love of the Father (2:15)
  • Its desires are not from the Father (2:16)
    • Desires of the flesh
    • Desires of the eyes
    • Pride of life
  • It is passing away (2:17)

Applying the Text

  • Are your desires too weak?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Do Not Love the World false no 33:18 Followers of Jesus are called to break with the desires of the fallen world system and love God above all else. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:15-17.

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Do not love the world…

  • It is incompatible with the love of the Father (2:15)
  • Its desires are not from the Father (2:16)
    • Desires of the flesh
    • Desires of the eyes
    • Pride of life
  • It is passing away (2:17)

Applying the Text

  • Are your desires too weak?
]]> No no Walk in Love https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/05/walk-in-love/ Sun, 26 May 2019 18:43:44 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10115 Followers of Jesus have been given a commandment that is both old and new…love one another. In part 4 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:7-14.

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The Primacy of Love

Some Context First…

Walk in Love…

  • A both old and new commandment (2:7-8)
  • Light, hate and love (2:9-11)
  • Forgiveness, knowledge and victory (2:12-14)

Applying the Text

  • Are you growing in knowing the love of Jesus?
  • Are you growing in extending the love of Jesus?
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The Primacy of Love

Some Context First…

Walk in Love…

  • A both old and new commandment (2:7-8)
  • Light, hate and love (2:9-11)
  • Forgiveness, knowledge and victory (2:12-14)

Applying the Text

  • Are you growing in knowing the love of Jesus?
  • Are you growing in extending the love of Jesus?
]]> Followers of Jesus have been given a commandment that is both old and new…love one another. In part 4 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:7-14.

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The Primacy of Love

Some Context First…

Walk in Love…

  • A both old and new commandment (2:7-8)
  • Light, hate and love (2:9-11)
  • Forgiveness, knowledge and victory (2:12-14)

Applying the Text

  • Are you growing in knowing the love of Jesus?
  • Are you growing in extending the love of Jesus?
]]> Followers of Jesus have been given a commandment that is both old and new…love one another. In part 4 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:7-14.

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The Primacy of Love

Some Context First…

Walk in Love…

  • A both old and new commandment (2:7-8)
  • Light, hate and love (2:9-11)
  • Forgiveness, knowledge and victory (2:12-14)

Applying the Text

  • Are you growing in knowing the love of Jesus?
  • Are you growing in extending the love of Jesus?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Love false no 33:49 Followers of Jesus have been given a commandment that is both old and new…love one another. In part 4 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:7-14.

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The Primacy of Love

Some Context First…

Walk in Love…

  • A both old and new commandment (2:7-8)
  • Light, hate and love (2:9-11)
  • Forgiveness, knowledge and victory (2:12-14)

Applying the Text

  • Are you growing in knowing the love of Jesus?
  • Are you growing in extending the love of Jesus?
]]> No no Walk in Obedience https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/05/walk-in-obedience/ Sun, 19 May 2019 18:59:59 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10113 Through a lifestyle of obedience, followers of Jesus can have confidence they have truly come to know God. In part 3 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Walk in Obedience…

  • When we sin, we have an Advocate (2:1)
  • Jesus fully satisfied God’s judgment for our sins (2:2)
  • Obedience gives believers assurance (2:3-6)

Applying the Text

  • Examine yourself
  • Keep your lawyer on speed dial
]]> Through a lifestyle of obedience, followers of Jesus can have confidence they have truly come to know God. In part 3 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Walk in Obedience…

  • When we sin, we have an Advocate (2:1)
  • Jesus fully satisfied God’s judgment for our sins (2:2)
  • Obedience gives believers assurance (2:3-6)

Applying the Text

  • Examine yourself
  • Keep your lawyer on speed dial
]]> Through a lifestyle of obedience, followers of Jesus can have confidence they have truly come to know God. In part 3 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Walk in Obedience…

  • When we sin, we have an Advocate (2:1)
  • Jesus fully satisfied God’s judgment for our sins (2:2)
  • Obedience gives believers assurance (2:3-6)

Applying the Text

  • Examine yourself
  • Keep your lawyer on speed dial
]]> Through a lifestyle of obedience, followers of Jesus can have confidence they have truly come to know God. In part 3 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Walk in Obedience…

  • When we sin, we have an Advocate (2:1)
  • Jesus fully satisfied God’s judgment for our sins (2:2)
  • Obedience gives believers assurance (2:3-6)

Applying the Text

  • Examine yourself
  • Keep your lawyer on speed dial
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Obedience false no 34:44 Through a lifestyle of obedience, followers of Jesus can have confidence they have truly come to know God. In part 3 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Walk in Obedience…

  • When we sin, we have an Advocate (2:1)
  • Jesus fully satisfied God’s judgment for our sins (2:2)
  • Obedience gives believers assurance (2:3-6)

Applying the Text

  • Examine yourself
  • Keep your lawyer on speed dial
]]> No no Walk in Light https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/05/walk-in-light/ Sun, 12 May 2019 17:15:49 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10110 Through confession of sins, followers of Jesus are continuously cleansed by the blood of Jesus. In part 2 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:5-10.

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Walk in Light…

  • because God is light (1:5)
  • to have true fellowship with God (1:6-7a)
  • to be cleansed of sins (1:7b-10)

If we confess our sins…

… he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…

… and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking in light?
  • Do you agree with God about your sins?
  • Rejoice that God is faithful and just to always forgive and cleanse.
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Walk in Light…

  • because God is light (1:5)
  • to have true fellowship with God (1:6-7a)
  • to be cleansed of sins (1:7b-10)

If we confess our sins…

… he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…

… and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking in light?
  • Do you agree with God about your sins?
  • Rejoice that God is faithful and just to always forgive and cleanse.
]]> Through confession of sins, followers of Jesus are continuously cleansed by the blood of Jesus. In part 2 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:5-10.

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Walk in Light…

  • because God is light (1:5)
  • to have true fellowship with God (1:6-7a)
  • to be cleansed of sins (1:7b-10)

If we confess our sins…

… he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…

… and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking in light?
  • Do you agree with God about your sins?
  • Rejoice that God is faithful and just to always forgive and cleanse.
]]> Through confession of sins, followers of Jesus are continuously cleansed by the blood of Jesus. In part 2 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:5-10.

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Walk in Light…

  • because God is light (1:5)
  • to have true fellowship with God (1:6-7a)
  • to be cleansed of sins (1:7b-10)

If we confess our sins…

… he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…

… and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking in light?
  • Do you agree with God about your sins?
  • Rejoice that God is faithful and just to always forgive and cleanse.
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2019/05/05114253/1-John-Sermon-Series.jpg Walk in Light false no 33:38 Through confession of sins, followers of Jesus are continuously cleansed by the blood of Jesus. In part 2 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:5-10.

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Walk in Light…

  • because God is light (1:5)
  • to have true fellowship with God (1:6-7a)
  • to be cleansed of sins (1:7b-10)

If we confess our sins…

… he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…

… and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking in light?
  • Do you agree with God about your sins?
  • Rejoice that God is faithful and just to always forgive and cleanse.
]]> No no The Word of ife https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2019/05/the-word-of-ife/ Sun, 05 May 2019 17:26:58 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10106 Followers of Jesus can have fullness of joy as they walk in fellowship with God and one another. In part 1 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:1-4.

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1 JOHN: WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE

The apostle John’s first epistle presents a challenge to the church to carefully examine our lives through a series of tests of genuine faith.  The genuine believer’s faith will be seen in a life of faith, love and obedience.  The follower of Jesus who walks in light and love can have joyful fellowship with God and other believers, assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer and the hope of final victory over all darkness.

A Brief Introduction to 1 John

Author: John the apostle

Date: About AD 90

Recipients: Followers of Jesus

Purpose: To encourage believers to persevere in genuine faith and joy, and warn against destructive beliefs, attitudes and behaviors being promoted by false teachers.

Some Context First…

The Word of Life

  • was from the beginning (1:1a)
  • was heard, seen and touched (1:1b)
  • was made manifest (1:2a)
  • is eternal life (1:2b)
  • has fellowship with the Father and with believers (1:3)
  • brings fullness of joy (1:4)

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard and believed the proclamation of the Word of Life?
  • Are you growing in “family” fellowship with the Father, the Son and your brothers and sisters?
  • Is your joy complete?
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Study Notes

1 JOHN: WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE

The apostle John’s first epistle presents a challenge to the church to carefully examine our lives through a series of tests of genuine faith.  The genuine believer’s faith will be seen in a life of faith, love and obedience.  The follower of Jesus who walks in light and love can have joyful fellowship with God and other believers, assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer and the hope of final victory over all darkness.

A Brief Introduction to 1 John

Author: John the apostle

Date: About AD 90

Recipients: Followers of Jesus

Purpose: To encourage believers to persevere in genuine faith and joy, and warn against destructive beliefs, attitudes and behaviors being promoted by false teachers.

Some Context First…

The Word of Life

  • was from the beginning (1:1a)
  • was heard, seen and touched (1:1b)
  • was made manifest (1:2a)
  • is eternal life (1:2b)
  • has fellowship with the Father and with believers (1:3)
  • brings fullness of joy (1:4)

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard and believed the proclamation of the Word of Life?
  • Are you growing in “family” fellowship with the Father, the Son and your brothers and sisters?
  • Is your joy complete?
]]> Followers of Jesus can have fullness of joy as they walk in fellowship with God and one another. In part 1 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:1-4.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

1 JOHN: WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE

The apostle John’s first epistle presents a challenge to the church to carefully examine our lives through a series of tests of genuine faith.  The genuine believer’s faith will be seen in a life of faith, love and obedience.  The follower of Jesus who walks in light and love can have joyful fellowship with God and other believers, assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer and the hope of final victory over all darkness.

A Brief Introduction to 1 John

Author: John the apostle

Date: About AD 90

Recipients: Followers of Jesus

Purpose: To encourage believers to persevere in genuine faith and joy, and warn against destructive beliefs, attitudes and behaviors being promoted by false teachers.

Some Context First…

The Word of Life

  • was from the beginning (1:1a)
  • was heard, seen and touched (1:1b)
  • was made manifest (1:2a)
  • is eternal life (1:2b)
  • has fellowship with the Father and with believers (1:3)
  • brings fullness of joy (1:4)

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard and believed the proclamation of the Word of Life?
  • Are you growing in “family” fellowship with the Father, the Son and your brothers and sisters?
  • Is your joy complete?
]]> Followers of Jesus can have fullness of joy as they walk in fellowship with God and one another. In part 1 of Walking In Light And Love, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 1:1-4.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

1 JOHN: WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE

The apostle John’s first epistle presents a challenge to the church to carefully examine our lives through a series of tests of genuine faith.  The genuine believer’s faith will be seen in a life of faith, love and obedience.  The follower of Jesus who walks in light and love can have joyful fellowship with God and other believers, assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer and the hope of final victory over all darkness.

A Brief Introduction to 1 John

Author: John the apostle

Date: About AD 90

Recipients: Followers of Jesus

Purpose: To encourage believers to persevere in genuine faith and joy, and warn against destructive beliefs, attitudes and behaviors being promoted by false teachers.

Some Context First…

The Word of Life

  • was from the beginning (1:1a)
  • was heard, seen and touched (1:1b)
  • was made manifest (1:2a)
  • is eternal life (1:2b)
  • has fellowship with the Father and with believers (1:3)
  • brings fullness of joy (1:4)

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard and believed the proclamation of the Word of Life?
  • Are you growing in “family” fellowship with the Father, the Son and your brothers and sisters?
  • Is your joy complete?
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Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

1 JOHN: WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE

The apostle John’s first epistle presents a challenge to the church to carefully examine our lives through a series of tests of genuine faith.  The genuine believer’s faith will be seen in a life of faith, love and obedience.  The follower of Jesus who walks in light and love can have joyful fellowship with God and other believers, assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer and the hope of final victory over all darkness.

A Brief Introduction to 1 John

Author: John the apostle

Date: About AD 90

Recipients: Followers of Jesus

Purpose: To encourage believers to persevere in genuine faith and joy, and warn against destructive beliefs, attitudes and behaviors being promoted by false teachers.

Some Context First…

The Word of Life

  • was from the beginning (1:1a)
  • was heard, seen and touched (1:1b)
  • was made manifest (1:2a)
  • is eternal life (1:2b)
  • has fellowship with the Father and with believers (1:3)
  • brings fullness of joy (1:4)

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard and believed the proclamation of the Word of Life?
  • Are you growing in “family” fellowship with the Father, the Son and your brothers and sisters?
  • Is your joy complete?
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