The only way we cannot sin is if we abide in Jesus. When we do not do this, sin abounds in us and we do not know Him.
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...
Praise be to God for every person who has ever lived and died firmly in their faith in Jesus.
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....
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 (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...
Everybody sins. The day we think we are not sinning is when we need to get down on our knees and repent.
The Spirit of God is not in us if we continue to willfully sin. This is because we are walking in darkness.
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...
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 (KJV)
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
We are to repent and come to Jesus in our current state of sin and ask Him for forgiveness. Not believe He has already done so.
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...
To all those that are addicted to pornography, I say come out of it in the name of Jesus. Let the Lord God set you free.
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...
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 (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...
A belief in many cults is that there is a Heavenly Mother. This is nowhere to be found in the Bible and blasphemy to God’s Word.
To willfully sin and then justify our actions does not mean it is right. God is warning these people to repent while there is time.
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...
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.
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 (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,...
Make sure that your faith is alive in Christ. Otherwise, sin may be abounding in You. Repent if you have strayed from following Jesus.
Oh, that people would have a heart to fear God and keep His commandments in our time as in the past. This is God’s desire for us.
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...
Those in Christ, live for Him. We do not live willfully in sin any longer but do His will and love one another as He loves them.
After confessing our sins to God, we turn from them in repentance. We do this before and after we are baptized.
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 (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...
