Monthly Archives: February 2023

Lovers or Liars

Posted on February 28, 2023 by marckinna

Faith without love is lies. Without expressing and embodying the love of God toward others, our claim to love God himself falls apart. We are liars, in John’s words. If you don’t love your brother and sister who you see, … Continue reading →

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Embody God in Love

Posted on February 27, 2023 by marckinna

The presence of love in the world is the presence of God. If we love one another, God and his love are brough to full expression in us. Just as Jesus was God in the flesh, we embody God in … Continue reading →

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The Essence is Love

Posted on February 26, 2023 by marckinna

Love is the essence of our relationship with God and our discipleship as children of God. John points out to us that if there is a miss when it comes to expressing God’s love outwardly, there is likely a problem … Continue reading →

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Test The Teacher

Posted on February 25, 2023 by marckinna

The test of the Spirit includes checking to see what a teacher says about the Lord Jesus. John instructs us that if a person does not have on orthodox view of Jesus, they cannot have the Spirit of God in … Continue reading →

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Compassion in Action

Posted on February 24, 2023 by marckinna

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? The Apostle John poses this question to you and to me as a … Continue reading →

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