Yesterday at church, we backtracked just a bit to get a big picture look at 1 John by looking at the four stated purposes of why John wrote the book. First, we read in 1 John 1:4 “We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete” (CSB). Joy is what’s deep down in our soul, not a happiness based on what’s happening around us, but a contentment and a peace that passes all understanding. Second, … Continue reading →