Tag: Jesus
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John 15: Remaining in Christ
Central Truth Jesus does not call His disciples to manufacture spiritual life, force visible results, or prove their worth to God. He calls them to remain in Him. As branches depend upon the vine, believers depend completely upon Christ for spiritual life, character, endurance, obedience, love, prayer, and faithful witness. Biblical Text John 15:1–27 1.…
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John 15: Misconceptions
John 15: Misconceptions 1. Misconception: God Loves Us Only When We Obey Him Jesus says: “If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.”John 15:10 This does not mean that obedience purchases Christ’s love. Jesus first says: “Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love.”John…
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John 15: Misconceptions
1. Misconception: God Loves Us Only When We Obey Him Jesus says: “If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.”John 15:10 This does not mean that obedience purchases Christ’s love. Jesus first says: “Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love.”John 15:9 Christ’s love…
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Podcast Episode: Faith, Identity, And Grace
John Hargrove’s blog, Seeking Truth and Reality, explores themes of grace, loyalty, legacy, and identity. Key insights include viewing grace as a constant presence, defining loyalty through understanding Yahweh, recognizing the generational transmission of values, and cautioning against algorithm-driven self-identity. These interlinked concepts encourage deeper self-reflection and faith.
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No Other Gods
DEEPER DIVE Yahweh’s Authority and the Things That Compete for It A Three-Part Study Source of Old Faith Church Preface — Why This Study, Why Now We live in a moment where everybody’s got a megaphone and a hot take. Every claim about God, truth, or who’s really in charge shows up pre-packaged — run…
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Everyone Is Tired, Even If They Don’t Say It
Many individuals experience hidden exhaustion that manifests silently behind daily responsibilities and societal expectations. This exhaustion is often physical, emotional, or spiritual and can lead to feelings of isolation and discouragement. Faithfulness amidst fatigue is significant to God, who offers strength and presence to those weary. The church should recognize and support those who are…
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NAVIGATING CONSPIRACY
A Guideline for Faithful Christian Discernment Source of Faith | Pastoral Guidelines I. The Problem Stated Plainly Conspiracy thinking is widespread in the church today, and it does not respect the maturity level of those who embrace it. Some of the most seasoned believers — men and women with genuine faith, real biblical knowledge, and…
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Is the Gospel of John a Gnostic Text?
The claim that the Gospel of John is a Gnostic text surfaces periodically, particularly in online discussions about early Christianity. The claim is understandable given certain vocabulary overlaps, but it confuses linguistic borrowing with theological agreement. Here’s what the evidence actually shows. The Claims That John Is Gnostic Scholars who note Gnostic elements in John…
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The Valley, the Tomb, and the Name That Calls Us Out
There are moments when faith does not feel like strength. It feels more like standing in a valley full of bones, staring at what used to be alive, and having no idea what to say next. That is where Ezekiel 37 begins. God brings the prophet into a valley, and the valley is full of…
