“Love One Another, part 1: The Necessity of Love”

1 John 3:11-15 — Jerry Scheumann

The call to love fellow Christians is not an unimportant command, but a necessary fruit of the life that is in Christ. John gives four encouragements to compel us to greater love for one another by showing the necessity of loving others.

“Who Is Your Father?”

1 John 3:7-10 — Jerry Scheumann

Earthly fatherhood is very important--it speaks to one's belonging and identity--but spiritual fatherhood is of far greater importance. Are you a child of God or a child of the devil? John gives three diagnostic tests to discern your spiritual father.