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Verse by Verse Bible Study through 1 John. I will be releasing new lessons every other week on Mondays at 12:00 Eastern. www.hopebibleschool.com

  1. 2d ago

    Lesson 96 - 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother...

    (Photo by VIJENDRA SINGH on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 96, we are going to study the first part of 1 John 3:12. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother... Let’s start with the definitions of the words. Do not be (3756. ou, ouk, ouch) like (2531. kathos) — means do not conduct yourself in the manner of. Cain (2535. Kain) — This is the first son of Adam and Eve and brother of Abel. Who belonged to (1510. eimi) the (3588. ho, hé, to) evil one (4190. ponéros) — means “was of the evil one,” referring to Satan. Cain's actions showed that he was aligned with the evil one. And murdered (4969. sphazó) — means “to slaughter,” “to kill,” or “to slay violently.” In this context, it refers to Cain’s deliberate and violent murder of Abel. His (846. autos) brother (80. adelphos) — means “his male sibling.” Here it refers to Abel, Cain’s brother. In other words, do not conduct yourself in the manner of Cain, the first son of Adam and Eve and brother of Abel, who was of the wicked one, or Satan, and whose character and conduct were aligned with the evil one as he violently killed his brother Abel. In context, John makes a clear distinction between the children of God and the children of the devil. He explains that this distinction is seen in a person’s practice of righteousness and love for fellow believers. In 1 John 3:11, the previous verse John says, “For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” Then in 1 John 3:12, John gives us the opposite example. He tells us not to be like Cain, who did not love his brother but hated him, and that hatred ultimately led to murder. Therefore, Cain is a negative example of what John has just told us to do. Instead of loving his brother, Cain hated him, and that hatred ultimately led to murder. Cain’s actions demonstrated a pattern of sin and rebellion against God that ultimately led to murder. His example is a serious warning to us not to allow sinful attitudes and behaviors to take root in our lives. John tells us that Cain belonged to the evil one, or was of the evil one, referring to the devil or Satan. Being “of the evil one” means that Cain’s character and conduct were aligned with the evil one. His actions reflected the character of Satan. It does not mean that Cain was literally Satan’s son. This connects directly to what John said earlier in 1 John 3:8. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. John is not saying that every time a Christian commits a sin, that person becomes “of the devil.” The context is speaking about a person whose life is characterized by the habitual practice of sin. Cain acted in a manner that was aligned with the devil's character. He allowed his sinful anger and hatred toward his brother to lead him to murder Abel. In John 8:44, Jesus told the religious leaders who were rejecting Him that they were “of your father the devil” and that they wanted to carry out their father’s desires. He then told them that the devil “was a murderer from the beginning.” This helps us understand the connection John is making between Cain and the evil one or the devil. Cain acted in a manner that was aligned with the devil’s character. He allowed his sinful anger and hatred toward his brother to lead him to murder Abel. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him… In the book of Genesis, we can learn more about Cain and what led to the murder of his brother. Cain became angry because God accepted Abel’s offering but did not accept his offering. In Genesis 4:6-7, we see that God warned Cain before he committed murder. God asked Cain why he was angry and told him that sin was crouching at his door. God warned Cain that sin desired him, but that he needed to rule over it or master it. Genesis 4:6–7 “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” This shows us that sin often begins with a thought, desire, or attitude in the heart. If we continue to entertain it rather than dealing with it, our thought or desire can lead to sinful behavior and destructive consequences. Jesus warns us about sin in our hearts and teaches us to deal with it at the heart level. What happens in the heart can eventually affect our actions. Look at these two verses where Jesus addresses anger and lust: Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Sin can progress. What begins as a sinful thought, desire, or attitude can grow into sinful behavior and eventually produce destructive consequences. Here are some possible sin progressions. * Anger can lead to hatred and eventually to murder. * Lust can lead to sexual sin, including adultery and fornication. * Coveting can lead to greed and eventually to stealing. * Pride can lead to self-exaltation and eventually to rebellion. Because of this we need to guard our hearts. In Proverbs 4:23, we are called to guard our hearts carefully, like a soldier guarding a fortress against an enemy. What we allow to take root in our hearts matters because what is happening in our hearts can eventually affect how we live. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. In conclusion, we are not to be like Cain. He allowed sinful anger and hatred to grow in his heart. God warned him, but Cain did not listen. His sinful attitude eventually led him to murder his brother. Remember this: sin can take you further than you intended to go. Listen carefully to God’s Word. Deal with sin in your heart before it grows, and do not give the enemy room to lead you further into sin. But be encouraged. When you put your faith in Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live within you. He helps you understand God’s Word, guides you in the way you should go, and gives you strength to overcome sin. When God reveals sin in your heart, don’t ignore it. Ask Him to help you deal with it and give you the strength to overcome it. Here is a prayer to respond to today’s lesson. Lord, help me not to be like Cain. Help me guard my heart and recognize sin before it grows. When You show me anger, jealousy, pride, lust, or any other sinful attitude in my heart, help me deal with it and not give it room to grow. Help me listen to Your Word, obey Your warnings, and choose righteousness and love. Give me the strength to overcome sin and follow You. Make me more like Jesus and help me love others as You have commanded. In Jesus’ name, amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  2. Sep 7

    Lesson 95 - 1 John 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

    (Photo by Simon Spring on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 95, we are going to study 1 John 3:11. Let’s read the verse: 1 John 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Let’s go over the definitions of the words. This (3778. houtos, hauté, touto) is (1510. eimi) the (3588. ho, hé, to) message (31. aggelia) — means the specific announcement being communicated. You have heard (191. akouó) — means to hear, listen to, and understand what is being communicated. From (575. apo) the beginning (746. arché) — means from the beginning or initial point of their instruction. We should love (25. agapaó) one another (240. allélón) — means to deliberately and selflessly seek the good and well-being of one another, following the example of Christ. In other words, this is the specific message you heard and understood from the beginning: that we should deliberately and selflessly seek the well-being of one another, following Christ as our example. In Lesson 93 and Lesson 94, we learned that children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil. Children of God practice righteousness and love their brothers and sisters in Christ. Those who do not practice righteousness and do not love their fellow believers show that they are not of God. As children of God, we are called to love one another. John is reminding his readers that they have already heard this message from the beginning. Because we still have a sinful nature, we need to be continually reminded to love like Christ. We must rely on God to love with Christlike love rather than simply follow our natural feelings. It can be easy to forget or neglect what God has commanded. Just as John is reminding us to love our brothers and sisters, we should do the same. Encourage a fellow Christian today to love others. Loving one another is foundational to the Christian life. No matter how difficult or unlovable someone may be, we are called to love our brothers and sisters in Christ. Look to Jesus and the way He loved, and follow His example. Ask God to increase your love for fellow believers. In John 15:12-13, we read that Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us. Jesus is not only telling us to love one another, He gives us His own love as the example we are to follow. John 15:12-13 (NLT) This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Let’s look at some practical ways we can love our fellow believers and the verses that support these biblical commands. * Look out for the interests of others. We are to look beyond ourselves and care about the needs, interests, and well-being of others rather than focusing only on ourselves. Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. * Forgive one another. Just as Christ has forgiven us, we are called to forgive others. This can be difficult when someone has hurt you. When it is difficult to forgive, look to what Christ has done for you and remember how much He has forgiven you. This can help us extend that same forgiveness to others. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. * Build others up with gracious words. Your words are powerful. They can either build someone up or tear them down. Look for ways to bring grace into the lives of others through your words. Avoid words that unnecessarily tear people down, and look for opportunities to encourage, strengthen and speak graciously to others. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. * Pray for one another. When you are around other believers, ask them how you can pray for them. Write down their prayer requests and pray for them regularly. Make this a regular practice in your life. As you pray, you will have the privilege of seeing God work in the lives of others. Praying for others is a powerful way to show them that you love and care for them. Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. In conclusion, we are called to love one another. It is easy to forget this command and become focused on ourselves. Take time each day to remind yourself of this command, and encourage other believers to love one another. We covered four practical ways to do this. Let’s review what we learned. * Look out for the interests of of others. Look beyond yourself and find ways to help, encourage and build up other believers. Consider others more important than yourself (Philippians 2:3-4). * Forgive one another. When someone hurts you, it can be difficult to forgive. But instead of holding on to bitterness, look at what Christ has done for you. Remember how He has forgiven you, and extend that forgiveness to others (Ephesians 4:32). * Build others up with gracious words. Use your words to speak God’s grace into people’s lives. Always look for ways to encourage and build others up with your words (Ephesians 4:29). * Pray for one another. Find ways to pray for other believers. Regularly ask them how you can pray for them, and pray for them when they share a need. When appropriate, pray for people on the spot rather than simply telling them you will pray for them later (Ephesians 6:18). As a believer, God dwells in you through His Spirit, and His love has been poured into your heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). As you walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) and yield yourself to Him, He enables you to love the people around you. Surrender yourself to Him and ask Him to empower you to love others as He has loved you. Remember, this is not something we accomplish through our own strength. We depend on God and allow His Spirit to work in and through our lives. Here’s a prayer to help you respond to today’s lesson. Father, thank You for loving me through Jesus Christ. Help me to love my brothers and sisters as Christ has loved me. Help me to forgive, encourage, build others up and pray for one another. Give me the strength to obey Your command and walk by Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  3. Aug 24

    Lesson 94 - 1 John 3:10...nor is anyone who does not love their brother or sister.

    (Photo by Silas Baisch on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 94, we are going to study the last part of 1 John 3:10. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:10 ...nor is anyone who does not love their brother or sister. Let’s go over the definitions of the words. Nor is (2532. kai) anyone who (3588. ho, hé, to) — means neither is the one who. Does not love (25. agapaó) — means to not have or demonstrate a deliberate, selfless love that seeks the good of others, following the example of Christ. Their (846. autos) brother and sister (80. adelphos) — means their fellow believer or fellow Christian. In other words, the person who does not demonstrate a deliberate, selfless love toward their fellow believers gives evidence that they do not belong to God. In Lesson 93, we learned that there are two spiritual families: the family of God and the family of the devil. If someone does not practice righteousness as a pattern of their life, they are not a child of God. In the same way, if someone does not demonstrate a deliberate, selfless love toward their fellow believers, this gives evidence that they do not belong to God. This does not mean believers are perfectly sinless. Rather, those who belong to God should increasingly reflect His character through a life marked by righteousness and love. In this part of the verse, John teaches that love for our brothers and sisters in Christ should characterize those who belong to the family of God. Those who continually refuse to love their fellow believers are demonstrating a pattern of life that is inconsistent with belonging to God. It is important to understand that loving others does not cause or earn our salvation. We are saved by placing our faith in Jesus Christ and trusting in His finished work on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. Through faith in Christ, we are born again and become part of the family of God. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell within us, and our love for others becomes evidence that God is transforming our lives. In 1 John 4:8, we read that God is love. As children of God, we should reflect the character of our Father. Because the Holy Spirit dwells in us, God’s love should increasingly be reflected in the way we live and love others. 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. Your faith in Christ should produce a growing, Christlike love for fellow believers. As you mature in Christ, your love for others should increasingly grow. In John 13:34-35, Jesus commands His followers to love one another as He has loved us. He teaches that our love for one another is evidence that we are His disciples. John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Jesus demonstrated a deliberate, selfless love that seeks the good of others. This type of love is more than an emotion or feeling. It is demonstrated through our actions, attitudes, forgiveness, service, and willingness to seek the good of others. When you are with other believers, you will not always like or agree with them. Loving fellow believers means choosing to treat them with Christlike love, even when it is difficult. In Galatians 5:22-23, we read that love is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As we walk by the Spirit and yield to His work in our lives, He produces this kind of love in us. Ask the Lord to fill you with His Spirit, guide you, and produce the fruit of the Spirit in your life. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. If someone continually refuses to love a fellow believer, this is inconsistent with being a child of God. It is contrary to the character of God, because God is love. In 1 John 3:15, John takes this even further. He says that everyone who hates their brother and sister is a murderer and that eternal life does not abide in a murderer. John is showing us that hatred is not merely an outward action, it reveals what is happening in a person’s heart. Hatred toward a fellow believer is contrary to the love that should characterize someone who has been born of God. John is not saying that every moment of anger or struggle with another believer means that someone is not saved. Rather, he is warning against a settled pattern of hatred that is incompatible with the life of God. Christians should not allow hatred, bitterness, and unforgiveness to become the pattern of their life. Instead, as we grow in Christ, His love should increasingly be reflected in how we treat others. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates their brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. In conclusion, John is teaching us that love for fellow believers should characterize those who belong to God. When someone continually refuses to love their fellow believers and instead holds onto hatred, bitterness, and unforgiveness, this is contrary to the character of God. It is important to understand that becoming angry or struggling with another believer does not automatically mean that you are not a Christian. We are still growing, and we will sometimes struggle with our emotions and relationships. However, as we follow Jesus, we should increasingly learn to forgive, love, and serve others as Christ commanded us. When we recognize sin in our lives, we should confess it to God, ask for His forgiveness, and turn from it. As we continue to walk with Christ, He will transform us and His love should increasingly be reflected in our lives. Remember, loving others does not save you. We are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our works. But genuine faith produces a transformed life. Jesus said that our love for one another would identify us as His disciples. Be encouraged. God’s desire is to transform you to become more and more like Christ each day. As you abide in Him and walk by the Spirit, He will produce His love in you and help you love others, even when it is difficult. Ask God to fan the flame of love in your heart, so that you will increasingly love and serve others. Here’s a prayer to help you respond to today’s lesson. God, thank You for loving me and for making me part of Your family through faith in Jesus Christ. Help me to love my fellow believers with the selfless love of Christ. Show me where I am holding onto anger, bitterness, or unforgiveness. Help me to confess my sin, forgive others, and seek their good. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me increasingly reflect the love of Christ in my life. Amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  4. Aug 10

    Lesson 93 - 1 John 3:10 By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God…

    (Photo by Xavier Coiffic on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 93, we are going to study the first part of 1 John 3:10. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:10 By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God… Let’s go over the definitions of the words. By (1722. en) this (3778. houtos, hauté, touto) — means by this or by means of this. The (3588. ho, hé, to) children (5043. teknon) of God (2316. theos) — means those born of God. Are (1510. eimi) distinguished (5318. phaneros) — means are evident, visible, plainly seen, or made manifest. From the (3588. ho, hé, to) children (5043. teknon) of the (3588. ho, hé, to) devil (1228. diabolos) — means those characterized by the devil. Diabolos means the slanderer or false accuser. Anyone (3956. pas) who (3588. ho, hé, to) — means each and every one. Does not practice (4160. poieó) — means does not do, practice, or carry out. In this context, it refers to a habitual pattern of practice. Righteousness (1343. dikaiosuné) — means what is right and approved by God. Is (1510. eimi) not (3756. ou, ouk, ouch) — means does not belong to or is not identified with. Of (1537. ek or ex) God (2316. theos) — means from God, belonging to God, or originating from God. In other words, by this, the true identity of people is made evident. Those born of God are distinguished by lives that increasingly reflect God, while those characterized by the devil reflect his nature. Everyone who does not habitually practice what is right and approved by God does not belong to God’s family. There are ultimately two spiritual families: the family of God and the family of the devil. In this verse, John shows us how to identify which family a person belongs to. Our actions provide evidence of our spiritual identity. How we live reveals who we belong to. There is no middle ground. The children of God are those who have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ. As they mature in Christ, they will increasingly reflect His righteous character. The Holy Spirit produces this transformation as believers abide in Christ and walk with Him. Their lives will increasingly bear the fruit of the Spirit. This does not mean believers are sinless. Christians still have a sin nature and will sin. The difference is how they respond to sin. The believer is convicted, confesses their sin, seeks God’s forgiveness, and desires to turn from sin and obey His Word. As they mature, they grow in obedience and increasingly reflect the righteousness of Christ. In contrast, those who continually reject righteousness and live in unrepentant, habitual sin demonstrate that they do not belong to God. John describes them as the children of the devil because their lives reflect his character and pattern. The devil is in rebellion against God. He is the slanderer and false accuser who seeks to accuse, defame, and destroy. John is not teaching that Christians never sin. He is contrasting the overall direction and practice of a person’s life. The child of God practices righteousness, while the child of the devil practices sin. In Luke 6:43, Jesus teaches that a good tree does not bear bad fruit, just as a bad tree does not bear good fruit. This connects with 1 John 3:10 because the fruit of our lives provides evidence of who we belong to. Those who belong to God will increasingly practice righteousness, while those characterized by the devil will be marked by a pattern of sin and rebellion against God. A child of God may still fall into sin, but their life should not be characterized by habitual, unrepentant rebellion. In the same way, someone characterized by the devil will not have a life marked by the consistent practice of righteousness. Luke 6:43 No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. In John 8:44, we see Jesus confronting the religious leaders. He tells them that their behavior identifies them with the devil. Those who belong to the devil reflect his character and desire to do what he does. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. In 1 John 3:7, we learn that those who practice righteousness are righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Those who belong to the family of God will increasingly reflect Christ by practicing righteousness as a pattern of their lives. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. In conclusion, your life will reflect which spiritual family you belong to. Does your life reflect that you are part of the family of God or the family of the devil? If you belong to the family of God, your life will increasingly reflect Christ as you practice righteousness and walk with Him. Or are you living in continual, unrepentant rebellion against God and refusing to practice righteousness? This is evidence that you do not belong to the family of God. Be encouraged. When you are born again, you will not live a perfectly sinless life. However, over time, you should grow and mature to become more like Christ. Practicing righteousness takes practice. When you sin, quickly recognize it and confess it to God. Ask for His forgiveness and cleansing. Ask Him to give you the strength to resist sin, obey His Word, and walk humbly with Him. Here’s a prayer to help you to respond to today’s lesson: God, thank You that by putting my faith in Christ, I have been born into Your family. Please help me mature in my walk with You. Help me recognize the areas of my life where I am sinning, and give me the strength to resist sin and practice righteousness. Help me to increasingly reflect the character of Jesus in the way I live. Amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  5. Jul 27

    Lesson 92 - 1 John 3:9...they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.

    (Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 92, we are going to study the third part of 1 John 3:9. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:9...they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. Let’s go over the definitions of the words. They cannot (3756. ou, ouk, ouch) (1410. dunamai) — means they absolutely are not able or do not have the power to. It refers to ability, not merely a decision or permission. Go on sinning (264. hamartanó) — means to sin, to miss God’s mark, to violate His will, or act contrary to His righteous standard. The present tense indicates continual or habitual action, referring to an ongoing pattern or practice of sin rather than an isolated act. Because (3754. hoti) — introduces the reason or explanation for what has just been stated. They have been born (1080. gennaó) of (1537. ek or ex) God (2316. theos) — means to have been spiritually born or brought forth by God. The perfect tense describes a completed act with continuing results. It refers to the new birth God has accomplished in the believer, resulting in a new nature and an ongoing relationship with Him as a child of God. In other words, those who have been born of God are absolutely unable to continue living in an ongoing pattern or practice of sin because they have been spiritually born of God, receiving a new nature and entering into an ongoing relationship with Him. In this part of the verse, John is not saying that if you are a believer, you will never commit another sin. Rather, he is teaching that you cannot continue living in a habitual pattern of sin. This is because the new birth has fundamentally changed who you are. John is not teaching sinless perfection. Earlier in the letter he makes it clear that, as a believer, you will still sin (1 John 1:8)(Lesson 17), you must confess your sins (1 John 1:9)(Lesson 18), and Jesus Christ is your Advocate when you do sin (1 John 2:1)(Lesson 20). There is no contradiction. John is distinguishing between occasional acts of sin and a life characterized by the continual practice of sin. When you place your faith in Jesus Christ, God gives you new spiritual life. Instead of living a life characterized by sin, you now live as one whose identity is rooted in being a child of God. Your relationship to sin has fundamentally changed because your relationship to God has fundamentally changed. Being born of God is a permanent work with continuing results. The new birth permanently changes who you are. Your old life no longer defines you. You now belong to God as His child. God has given you spiritual life, and His life remains in you forever. Because you have been born of God, you cannot be content to continue living in an ongoing pattern of sin. Instead, your life is increasingly characterized by righteousness as God continues His transforming work in you. In John 3:6 Jesus says, "Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit." When you were physically born, you received physical life from your parents. But when you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you were spiritually born of God through the work of the Holy Spirit. God gave you new spiritual life, fundamentally changing who you are. Because you have been born of the Spirit, you now have a new nature that produces a new way of living. This is why you cannot continue living in a habitual pattern of sin. Your new life in Christ is no longer characterized by sin but by your identity as a child of God. John 3:6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we learn that when you are in Christ, you are a new creation. God has not just improved your old life, He has given you a new identity. The old person you were before Christ is gone, and you now have a new life in Him. Because you are no longer the same person, you cannot continue living the way you once did. God is changing your desires, your actions, and your heart to reflect your new identity in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! In Romans 6:1-2, we read that when you died to sin through Christ, sin is no longer your master. You cannot continue living in the same way because God has given you a new life through His grace. Romans 6:1-2 What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer? In conclusion, John is not simply teaching that you will sin less. His main point is that sin becomes foreign to who you are, because you are born of God. Just like a fish cannot live outside of water because it goes against its nature, a child of God cannot comfortably remain in a life of habitual sin because it contradicts the new life God has placed within you. Be encouraged, God knows you will still struggle with sin. But because of His work in your life, you will continually be drawn back to Him. The fact that you grieve over sin and desire to walk in obedience is evidence that God’s Spirit is at work within you. When you sin, confess it to Him immediately. Ask God for strength to resist sin and walk in victory. He promises to forgive you and restore your fellowship with Him. God is not expecting sinless perfection, but He is transforming you to become more like Christ. Trust the work He is doing in you. Here’s a prayer to help you to respond to today’s lesson: Lord, thank You for making me a new creation in Christ. Help me turn away from sin and walk in obedience to You. When I fall, remind me of Your grace and lead me back to You. Strengthen me by Your Spirit to resist sin and live a life that honors You. Amen. Let’s read this part of the verse one more time: 1 John 3:9...they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  6. Jul 13

    Lesson 91 - 1 John 3:9...because God’s seed abides in them...

    (Photo by Boris Baldinger on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 91, we are going to study the second part of 1 John 3:9. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:9 …because God’s seed abides in them… Let’s go over the definitions of the words. Because (3754. hoti) — introduces the reason or explanation for what has been stated. God’s (846. autos) — refers to what comes from God or belongs to God. Seed (4690. sperma) — refers to the source from which life springs. It can describe the life or principle of life that has been implanted. Abides (3306. menó) — means to remain, continue, dwell, or stay. This is in the present tense. In (1722. en) — means within. Them (846. autos) — refers to those who have been born of God. In other words, John is saying that the reason a person born of God cannot continue in a life dominated by sin is because God has placed a new spiritual life within them. This new life remains in the believer and continually works through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to transform their desires, character, and actions. John begins this verse with the word "because." He is explaining the reason why someone who has been born of God cannot continue living in a pattern of sin. We studied this in Lesson 90. When someone is born of God, they do not simply become a slightly improved version of their old self. God gives them a new spiritual life. They receive a new heart, new desires, a new direction, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. This does not mean believers will never sin. Scripture teaches that Christians still struggle with sin and must confess and repent when they fall. God will give them the strength to live a life of holiness and resist sin. 1 John 1:8-9 If we say 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 to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Someone who has been born of God cannot remain comfortable living in continual rebellion against Him. God’s life within them changes their relationship with sin. Sin now brings conviction, grief, and ultimately a desire to return to fellowship with God. Christian growth and maturity are ultimately the result of God’s transforming work within the believer rather than human effort alone. As believers respond in faith, obedience, and dependence on God, the life God has placed within them produces increasing righteousness and a growing desire to reflect His character. This new life is what John describes as God’s seed. Through the new birth, God implants His life within His children, and that divine life remains in them, producing spiritual growth and an increasing likeness to Christ. This seed abides in the believer. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, this divine life remains within the believer and continues God's transforming work throughout their life and into eternity. We read in 2 Peter 1:4 that believers are given God's precious and magnificent promises so that they may become "partakers of the divine nature." This means that through faith in Christ, God gives believers new spiritual life and progressively transforms them by the Holy Spirit to reflect His character. As they grow in Him, they increasingly escape the corruption of the world caused by sinful desires. 2 Peter 1:4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we read that through Christ, believers become a new creation. God gives them a new identity, a new life, and a new direction. The old life has passed away, and God begins His transforming work within them, making them increasingly more like Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! The believer now possesses a new spiritual life that comes from God. The old life, once enslaved to sin, has been broken, and God gives believers new desires to know, love, and please Him. The Bible connects this new birth with the Word of God. In 1 Peter 1:23, Peter explains that believers have been born again through the imperishable seed of the living and enduring Word of God. 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. Just as a physical seed contains life and grows when planted, God’s Word brings spiritual life when it is received into the heart. The Word is the means God uses to bring about the new birth and continues to transform believers as they grow in Him. James uses the same imagery of God’s Word being planted within us. As believers humbly receive and obey the Word, it continues to shape their hearts and produce spiritual growth. James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. The Word is not merely heard; it is planted. In the parable of the sower, Jesus explains that the Word enters the heart, takes root, grows, and produces fruit in those who receive it. God’s Word brings His life into us, and that life continues transforming us into the image of Christ. Luke 8:11, 15 Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop. God’s seed works together with the presence of the Holy Spirit. In Ezekiel 36:26-27 God promises to give His people a new heart and a new spirit. Through the new covenant, God places His Spirit within believers, who works in them by convicting, transforming, teaching, and leading them away from sin and toward obedience to God. Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes. In Genesis 1:11, we see the imagery of a seed. When God created plants and trees, He established a principle in creation: a seed produces according to its kind. In a similar way, when God’s life is placed within a believer, it produces spiritual fruit that reflects His character. Genesis 1:11 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.” And it was so. Just as a physical seed contains life but takes time to grow into a mature plant, God’s seed within the believer begins a process of transformation. New life begins immediately, but spiritual maturity develops gradually as we remain connected to God, receive His Word, and walk by the Spirit. God’s desire is for us to grow and mature through the power of the Holy Spirit. As we patiently trust Him, He faithfully works within us, producing spiritual fruit and conforming us to the image of Christ. As we read in James 5:7–8, spiritual growth requires patience. Just as a farmer plants seed and waits for the harvest, believers must trust that God will continue the work He has begun and bring it to maturity in His perfect timing. James 5:7–8 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient the farmers are for the fall and spring rains. We see the idea of a seed at the beginning of the Bible. After Adam and Eve sinned, God promised that the seed of the woman would one day defeat Satan, the one who brought sin and death into the world. Although Adam and Eve would be removed from the garden because of their rebellion, God’s promise revealed that He had already planned a Savior who would ultimately overcome the enemy. This was the first promise of the coming Savior. Satan would strike the heel of Jesus through His suffering and death on the cross, but Jesus would ultimately crush Satan’s power through His resurrection. The promised Seed is Jesus Christ. Through Christ, God’s victory over sin and Satan is now at work in the believer. When someone places their faith in Jesus, they receive new life through the Holy Spirit. This is the new life John describes as God’s seed abiding within His children. Because God’s seed remains in them, believers are no longer under sin’s dominion but are being transformed to reflect the character of Christ. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” In conclusion, 1 John 3:9 reminds us that the Christian life begins with God’s work. Through faith in Jesus Christ, the promised Seed who defeated sin and Satan, God gives believers new life through the Holy Spirit. Through His Word, He plants His life within us, giving us new desires, a new direction, and a new heart. God’s seed abides in the believer, changing their relationship with sin. Although Christians still struggle with sin, they are no longer enslaved to it. The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to bring conviction, lead us to repentance, and strengthen us to walk in obedience. Just as a physical seed grows over time and produces fruit according to its nature, God’s life within us gradually produces the character of Christ. As we remain in His Word and walk by His Spirit, God faithfully transforms us from the inside out, growing us toward maturity and conforming us to the image of His Son. Here’s a prayer to help you to respond to today’s lesson: Lord, thank You for the new life You have given me through Jesus Christ. Thank You that Your seed abides within me and that You are continually transforming me

  7. Jun 29

    Lesson 90 - 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin...

    (Photo by Ankit Choudhary on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 90, we are going to study the first part of 1 John 3:9. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin… Let’s go over the definitions of the words. Anyone (3956. pas) — means all, every, or anyone without exception. born (1080. gennaó) — means to be born or brought forth. Here it refers to a completed act with continuing results. of (1537. ek or ex) — means out of, from, or originating from. God (2316. theos) — means the one true and supreme God. refuses to practice (4160. poieó) — means to do, make, or practice. sin (266. hamartia) — means to miss the mark or fall short of God's perfect standard. At its core, sin is choosing your own way instead of God's way and living independently of Him rather than in dependence on Him. In other words, all people, without exception, who have been born of the one true and supreme God do not continually choose their own way instead of God’s way as a pattern of life. Life begins with a physical birth. But because Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, sin entered the world, and death spread to all people. As a result, every person is born with a sinful nature and is subject to both physical and spiritual death. The good news is that Jesus paid the penalty for your sins by dying on the cross and rising from the dead. When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you are spiritually born into God’s family. You are born again and become a new creation in Christ. This new birth is a permanent work of God with eternal and lasting results. When you are born again, God changes your heart, your nature, and your desires. This is a work of His grace. There is nothing you have done to deserve His free gift of salvation. Instead of living for sin, you now have a new desire to please God and obey Him. Although believers still struggle with the flesh and are tempted to sin, sin no longer rules their lives. God gives believers strength and power through His Spirit to refuse a lifestyle of sin. The word practice refers to a continual habit or pattern of life. Practicing sin means living in ongoing, deliberate, and unrepentant sin. Before Christ, sin controlled your life. After being born of God, sin is no longer the believer’s way of life. Because we still battle the flesh, we will sometimes fall into sin. However, we do not have to remain in it. When we sin, we should confess it to God, repent, and seek His strength to obey Him. We are called to refuse a lifestyle of sin. The pattern of your life reveals who you belong to. A life marked by continual, habitual, and unrepentant sin gives evidence that a person has not been born again. On the other hand, a life that increasingly turns from sin and refuses a habitual lifestyle of sin shows evidence of being born of God. It is important to understand that John is not teaching sinless perfection. Believers will still sin (1 John 1:8–9). The issue is whether sin is the settled pattern of your life. Are you living in continual, unrepentant sin, or are you confessing your sins, depending on God, and growing in obedience to Him? Those who are born of God will not continue to practice sin as their way of life. Instead, by God’s grace, they refuse to make sin their habitual lifestyle. Let’s review a couple of verses that support this. In Romans 6:6-7, we learn that our old self was crucified with Christ so that our body of sin might be rendered powerless, and that we would no longer be slaves to sin. Because of Christ’s work on the cross, believers are set free from sin’s ruling power. This is why a believer is no longer bound to live under sin’s dominion and can refuse a lifestyle of sin. Romans 6:6-7 We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. 7 For anyone who has died has been freed from sin. In Ezekiel 36:26-27, we see God’s promise through the prophet Ezekiel to give His people a new heart and put a new spirit within them. This points forward to the reality of being born of God, an inward transformation that changes who we are. God also promises to put His Spirit within His people and cause them to walk in His statutes. This means that those who are truly changed by God are empowered by His Spirit to live in obedience, rather than continuing in a habitual lifestyle of sin. Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. In conclusion, when you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you are born again. You become a new creation in Christ. You are no longer a slave to sin, and God puts His Spirit within you. Through His Spirit, He gives you the power to walk in His ways and enjoy an abiding relationship with Him. Be encouraged. God is with you through every struggle. Keep an open line of communication with Him throughout your day. When you are tempted, bring it to Him and ask for strength to persevere. He is faithful to help you. He is always with you, and He loves you. Trust that, as a child of God, He will give you the strength to refuse a habitual lifestyle of sin and to grow in obedience to Him. Here’s a prayer to help you to respond to today’s lesson: Heavenly Father, Thank You for saving me and making me Your child. Thank You for giving me a new heart and Your Holy Spirit. Help me to refuse a lifestyle of sin and to walk in obedience to You each day. When I fail, help me to confess my sin, trust in Your forgiveness, and follow You more faithfully. Thank You for Your grace and for the new life I have in Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Let’s read this part of the verse one more time: 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin… If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com

  8. Jun 15

    Lesson 89 - 1 John 3:8...This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.

    (Photo by set.sj on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 89, we are going to study the last part of 1 John 3:8. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:8…This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. Let’s go over the definitions of the words. This is why (1519. eis) — means for this purpose. the (3588. ho, hé, to) Son (5207. huios) of God — means the Son who shares the Father's nature. was revealed (5319. phaneroó) — means was made known and openly displayed. to destroy (3089. luó) — means to break, to release, or to loosen. the (3588. ho, hé, to) works (2041. ergon) — means deeds, actions, and activities. of the (3588. ho, hé, to) devil (1228. diabolos) — means the slanderer and false accuser. In other words, the Son of God, who shares the very nature of the Father, was revealed for this purpose: to break apart, undo, and free people from the works of the devil, the slanderer and false accuser. In Lesson 87, we learned that the one who practices sin is of the devil. This means that when someone continues in sin, they are living under the influence of the devil’s work rather than walking in the life of God. In Lesson 88, we learned that the devil has been sinning from the beginning. This means that since his rebellion against God, he has continually opposed God and led others into sin. Today we are going to study how Jesus, the Son of God, was revealed to break apart, undo, and destroy the works of the devil who has been sinning from the beginning and leading others into sin since his rebellion. We will first look at verses that describe the devil’s works, and then we will review verses that show how Jesus came to destroy those works. The Devil Challenges God’s Commands In Genesis 3:4-5, we see the devil challenge what God had commanded Adam and Eve. One of devil’s primary tactics is to question, distort, and contradict God's Word. Rather than encouraging people to trust God, he seeks to create doubt about God's truth and goodness. Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent told the woman. 5 “For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Jesus Overcomes the Devil's Challenges with the Word of God In Matthew 4, Jesus was led into the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil. Unlike Adam and Eve, who gave in to Satan's deception, Jesus resisted every temptation. Each time the devil challenged Him, Jesus responded by standing on the truth of God's Word. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” The Devil Comes to Steal, Kill, and Destroy In the first part of John 10:10, Jesus describes the destructive nature of the thief. While the immediate context refers to false shepherds who mislead God's people, their actions reflect the work of the devil, who seeks to harm and destroy. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy… Jesus Came to Bring Life In the second part of John 10:10, we see why Jesus came. While the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy, Jesus came to give life. Through faith in Him, we receive eternal life and can experience the fullness of life that comes from knowing Him. John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. The Devil Accuses God’s People. In Revelation 12:10, we learn that the devil is the accuser of God's people. He continually brings accusations against believers and seeks to fill them with guilt, condemnation, and doubt. His goal is to discourage your faith and draw you away from close fellowship with God. Revelation 12:10…For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth — the one who accuses them before our God day and night. Jesus Is Our Advocate Against the Devil's Accusations In 1 John 2:1, we learn that Jesus Christ is our Advocate before the Father (Lesson 20). While the devil accuses God's people, Jesus intercedes for us. Because of His death and resurrection, your sins are forgiven, and every accusation against you has been answered by His finished work on the cross. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. The Devil Takes People Captive to Do His Will In 2 Timothy 2:26, we learn that the devil uses snares to take people captive to do his will. A snare is a hidden trap. An animal does not realize it is trapped until it is too late. In the same way, Satan deceives people through lies, temptation, false teaching, and sin, leading them away from God's truth. 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. Jesus Sets Captives Free In John 8:31-32, we learn that Jesus came to set people free. While the devil takes people captive through deception and sin, Jesus frees you through His truth. As you continue in His Word, you will grow as His disciples, come to know the truth, and experience the freedom that only He can give. John 8:31-32 So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free The Devil Enslaves People Through the Fear of Death In Hebrews 2:14-15, we learn that the devil holds people in bondage through the fear of death. Because of sin, people live under the shadow of death and judgment. But through His death, Jesus defeated the devil and freed those who were enslaved by that fear. Hebrews 2:14-15 Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Jesus Brings Peace In John 14:27 we read that Jesus gives His followers peace. While the devil seeks to enslave people through fear, Jesus speaks peace to troubled hearts. His peace is not like the world’s. It frees you from fear and gives you confidence in Him. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. The Devil Lies Continually In John 8:44, Jesus teaches that the devil is a liar and there is no truth in him. He opposes the truth of God and seeks to lead you away from the truth. When he lies, he is acting according to his nature. He is continually trying to deceive you and draw you away from God’s truth. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Jesus Is the Truth In John 14:6, we read that Jesus is the truth. While the devil lies and deceives, Jesus leads you to the Father and speaks truth into your life. He is not only the truth we believe, but also the way to God and the life you receive through Him. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. The Devil Blinds the Minds of Unbelievers In 2 Corinthians 4:4, we read about “the god of this age,” a reference to the devil. Satan works to blind the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the truth and glory of Jesus Christ. He seeks to keep you in spiritual darkness and prevent you from believing the gospel. 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Jesus Came to Bring Sight to the Blind In Luke 4:18, Jesus declares that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. Part of His mission is to bring recovery of sight to the blind. This includes physical healing, but also points to spiritual sight, opening the eyes of those blinded by sin and the devil so you can see the truth of God. Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, In conclusion, Jesus, the Son of God, was revealed to destroy the destructive works of the devil. When someone continues in rebellion against God, they are living under the influence of the devil’s works rather than the truth of God. When that person puts their faith in Christ, Jesus breaks the power of the devil’s work in their life and brings them into new life and freedom. Let’s review the key takeaways from the supporting verses we studied. * The devil challenges God’s command, but Jesus overcomes the devil’s challenges by standing on the truth of God’s Word. * The devil came to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to bring abundant life. * The devil is the accuser of God’s people, but Jesus is our Advocate. * The devil takes people captive through deception and sin, but Jesus sets captives free. * The devil enslaves people through the fear of death, but Jesus delivers us from the fear of death and gives us peace. * The devil lies continually, but Jesus is the truth. * The devil blinds the minds of unbelievers, but Jesus came to bring sight to the blind. Be encouraged. Even though we have all been affected by the works of the devil, we can look to Jesus. He came to destroy the works of the devil and bring us into new life and freedom. Continue to focus on Jesus every single day and trust Him to keep you in peace and freedom from the lies of the enemy. Here’s a prayer to help y

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