Christmas

The Birth of Jesus: God Is With Us

6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and…

Jesus Is The Light Of The World

2 The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2) 16 the people living in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death     a light has dawned.” (Matthew 4:16) 46 I have come…

Advent: Christ Brings God’s Love Into The World

7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This…

2 Peter 2 (Part 3): Recognizing False Prophets – Greed

1 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. And because of these teachers,…