The Problem of Second Generation Christians

By Brooks Cochran God’s people have always been plagued with false teachers. The Bible gives many warnings concerning them and their evil works (cf. Matt. 7:15-27; Gal. 1:6-9; Col. 2:8-10; 1 Tim. 4:1-5; Acts 20:28-32). False teachers, for the most part, would be powerless if it were not for the untaught members of the church. These …

Is Eternal Life A Present Actual Possession?

By Weldon E. Warnock In the first epistle of John the phrase “eternal life”.is found six times. Twice (1:2; 5:20) the expression refers to Jesus, showing His nature and the source of eternal life. The other four times refer to something possessed by the people of God (2:25; 3:15; 5:11, 13). Eternal life is also a …

I, II, III John: Apostasy Arguments

By Larry Ray Hafley John’s letters were not written to prove, predict, or prophesy the possibility of apostasy. They were written that the joy of those in fellowship with God “may be full” (1 Jn. 1:4). Further, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye …