1 John 4:19

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope." Let us begin this chapter with a continuation of our examination of the ascription of this doxology. God the Father is here viewed as the covenant Head of the Me... Read More

Spiritual Growth 4. Its Nature I We have now arrived at what is really the most important part of our subject, but which is far from being the easiest to handle. If we are to be preserved or delivered from erroneous views at this point it is very necessary that we should form a right concept of what... Read More

THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 15. THE LOVE OF GOD There are three things told us in Scripture concerning the nature of God. First, "God is spirit" (John 4:24). In the Greek there is no indefinite article, and to say "God is a spirit" is most objectionable, for it places Him in a class with others. God is "s... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 16 GOD’S SUBJECTIVE REVELATION THE HOLY SPIRIT MUST QUICKEN We have dwelt upon the revelation which God has made of Himself in the material universe, in the moral nature of man, in the shaping of human history, in His incarnate Son, and in the Holy Scriptures. We h... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 9 THE HOLY BIBLE IS UNIQUE We come now to our 7th point—Its uniqueness. Viewed simply as a book, the Bible stands far apart from all others. Amid the writings of the ancients or the productions of our modems there is nothing which, for a moment, bears comparison wi... Read More

THE HOLY SPIRIT Chapter 15 The Spirit Drawing There seems to be a pressing need for a clear and full exposition of the Spirit’s work of grace in the souls of God’s people. It is a subject which occupies a place of considerable prominence in the Scriptures—far more so than many are aware—and yet, sad... Read More

WHAT MAN THINKS GOD SAYS I am not so bad as others There is no difference, all have sinned. (Rom 3:22) I will do the best I can, then God will make up the rest. Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Eph. 2:9) I will try and merit a place in heaven. Except a man be born again, he cannot see the k... Read More

1John 5:1-3 - "1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His comma... Read More

Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 13 Apr 2014 Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the thoughts I have towards you," says the Lord, " thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." God spoke these words when the people were in Babylon. It was a wonderful promise. What was so astonis... Read More

Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 23 Mar 2014 1 John 4 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 Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is... Read More