Day 4 (Year 3) Believers Are Truly Children of God “That we would be called children of God; and such we are.” (1 John 3:1b NASB) For many, the idea that humans can truly become children of God is unimaginable. One reason is that they may choose to believe humans evolved from apes. Many have
Day 3 (Year 3) The Distance Between Believers and the World “For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” (1 John 3:1b NASB) The word “world” in the above verse is the Greek kosmos, and here denotes “the entire human alienated from God, and hostile to the cause
Day 2 (Year 3) The Father Delights in Bestowing His Love “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God.” (1 John 3:1a NASB) When people believe that the heavenly Father is loving, it is easier for them to trust Him. Believers are not only
Day 1 (Year 3) The Loving Heavenly Father “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” (1 John 3:1 NASB) The word translated “love” here
Being Wise in Believing Jesus Introduction This year’s devotional materials are designed to lay a solid foundation of faith for those who trust in Jesus Christ. For readers seeking to know the blueprint for spiritual growth, I encourage you to go directly to Days 364–365. This year’s devotionals are organized around twelve key areas: Choosing
Epilogue The purpose of this devotional is to point out the proper values and attitudes of believers for various life circumstances in the course of believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. I have tried to concisely explain the relevant truths of the Bible by different topics useful for life edification, with reference to the meanings
Day 365 (Year 2) Further Along the Path of Spiritual Growth “I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.” (1 John 2:13
Day 364 (Year 2) Spiritual Children Need to Build on Efforts “I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake.” (1 John 2:12 NASB) The devotional materials here are suitable for spiritual “children.” Please don’t mind the term “little children” in the verse above, because in
Day 363 (Year 2) Receive Counsels and Instructions “I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.” (Psalm 16:7 NKJV) In the above, “instruct” is the Hebrew word yasar, which also means “discipline, correct, or chasten.” The word “heart” is actually “kidney,” which is also
Day 362 (Year 2) The Lord Gives Understanding “And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.” (1 John
