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The Three Most Common Temptations

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Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17Hebrews 11:24-26
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

The word “world” may be used to refer to the physical world (John 1:10) or to the people of the world collectively (1 John 2:2). In those senses, there is nothing immoral about Christians loving the world. However, John also uses the word “world” to refer to the evil, organized system under Satan, which operates through unbelieving people who have been taken captive to do his will. This demonic system is chiefly characterized by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the boastful pride of life.

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The Three Most Common Temptations

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Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17Hebrews 11:24-26
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

The word “world” may be used to refer to the physical world (John 1:10) or to the people of the world collectively (1 John 2:2). In those senses, there is nothing immoral about Christians loving the world. However, John also uses the word “world” to refer to the evil, organized system under Satan, which operates through unbelieving people who have …

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If Jesus Died For Everyone, Why Do Many Still Go To Hell?

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Scripture: 1 John 2:2
Topics: Doctrine of Sanctification, Doctrine of Justification,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

If the death of Jesus is not a mere example of sacrificial love but actual atonement (the finished payment for sin), and if Jesus died for each and every individual, why do many people still go to eternal suffering in hell? It appears as though these individuals’ sins are being paid for “twice;” once by Jesus on the cross, and …

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The Spirit Of The Age vs. The Spirit Of God

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Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Guilt & Shame, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

In this episode of Theology Applied, Phil Johnson and Joel Webbon discuss the important differences between “the spirit of this age” and the Spirit of God. Christians desperately need the discernment to distinguish between the two.

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A Summary of 1st John

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Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Guilt & Shame, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

This is the final article in an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles. Thank you for your patience. Throughout the book of First John, there has been a massive emphasis on what we as Christians can know for certain. …

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How To Grow In Christian Confidence

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Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Guilt & Shame, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 28 And now, little children, abide in him, …

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How to Recognize A False Teacher

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Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23
Topics: Doctrine of Sanctification, Doctrine of Justification, False Doctrine,
Contributor: Joel Webbon

This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 18 Children, it is the last hour, and …

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Worldliness: A Deadly Disease

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Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Guilt & Shame, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation,
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This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 15 Do not love the world or the …

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Past Sanctification And Present Assurance

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Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14
Topics: Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Guilt & Shame, Resisting Temptation, Worldliness, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation,
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This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 12 I am writing to you, little children, …