Bethany Church

Do you know that every person on this planet is a theologian of some type? John encourages us to be discerning theologians of Jesus so that we will listen to voices that deserve to shape us and mold us to the Spirit of truth and the true Jesus. So, what type of theologian are you? This morning we look at four characteristics of a godly theologian.

John shows us that the central command of Jesus for his followers was that they would love one another and by that love, we can know we are his. But John doesn’t leave the definition vague he goes on to proclaim that this love is to be both sacrificially and practical.

This morning, John describes true Christians as those who will hold onto the truth by the power of the Spirit even when it is contradicted by those from within. His warning is for us to resist those who he describes as actively speaking words against Christ and the gospel. Let’s look at both groups and their marking characteristics.

This morning, John wants us to know WHO we love and WHY we love him and affirm us in this before he goes on to exhort us in the HOW to examine our loves. This morning we will compare and contrast a love for the heavenly Father with a love for the world, learning how to put all our loves in their proper place.

The Apostle John has a very clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian. This understanding came from his firsthand experience with Jesus’ teaching, His person, and His work. John wants us to have a very clear understanding too and assurance of our faith. So, this morning he gives us three tests by which we can evaluate the validity of our personal faith and whether or not we are walking in the light.

The hope for this world is found in the new life that is available only through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This hope is living and available to all. This Easter we look at three reasons to hope.

Comfort from Romans 8:18-39 for this season of unexpected quarantine...

Guest Speaker: Nick Coleman speaks on Colossians 1:16b-18

This morning we will examine a moving testimony authored by an Individual who claimed to be the worst sinner in the history of mankind. It comes from the depths of a truly thankful heart that wanted to praise God for salvation in Jesus Christ.

Message by guest speaker on the book of Esther.

This morning in Genesis we transition from the primeval history of many generations to the focusing in on one pagan family with tentative beginnings that God will work through. From the corruption of humanity will come the hope of God’s calling to Abram.