Podcast Episodes

What Is Propitiation?

He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:2

A propitiation is a gift or payment to placate the anger of an offended person. The best …

Published on 7 hours ago

God’s Provision for the Times When We Sin

If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

1 John 2:1

An advocate is one who is called alongside to help. The word is used for a lawyer defending a client in c…

Published on 1 day, 7 hours ago

Two Dangerous Approaches to Sin

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

1 John 1:9

John presents us with twin truths: Sin remains in us, and God forgives our …

Published on 2 days, 7 hours ago

How to Make Progress Against Remaining Sin

Let not sin... reign in your mortal body.

Romans 6:12

Notice, Paul does not say, “Don’t let sin remain in your body.” He says, “Don’t let sin reign in your body.” Sin’s power over you is broken, but it…

Published on 3 days, 7 hours ago

Sin Hides in Our Hearts Even as We Walk in the Light

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:8

Notice that John includes himself: “If we say we have no sin...” Even the apostles could not say that they were wh…

Published on 4 days, 7 hours ago

One Danger for Us as We Walk in the Light

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:8

Perhaps you have come out of the darkness. You may have been at one time like the prodigal son, but you have renou…

Published on 5 days, 7 hours ago

How to Respond If You Are Walking in Darkness

If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practise the truth.

1 John 1:6

John presents us with two appropriate responses if we are walking in darkness.

1. Renoun…

Published on 6 days, 7 hours ago

What It Means to Walk in the Light

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

What does it mean to walk in the light? It means:

1. Submitting yourself to the light of God’s Word
“Your word is a lamp to my feet an…

Published on 1 week ago

Two Misconceptions about Walking in the Light

If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.

1 John 1:7

Walking in the light is often misunderstood, so let’s clear away two misunderstandings:

1. Walking in the …

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Lie That Our Sin Does Not Matter

If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practise the truth.

1 John 1:6

Here is a person who claims to have fellowship with God. He will give you the clearest …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago