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Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as He is pure. (1 John 3:2,3)

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Revelation of Grace Ministries

I can tell you that the Bible is full of surprises. There is one truth and that is Jesus but there is no end to knowing who He is to us through the finished work. Our entire earthly life won’t … Continue reading →

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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He that believes on the Son of God has the witness in himself; he that believes not God has made Him a liar; because he believes not the record God gave of His Son. (1 John 5:9,10)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Revelation of Grace Ministries

I recently read a message from a well meaning friend about maintaining our lives as believers. He mentioned that the grace of God has saved us but then we’re empowered in our new creation to maintain our right standing with … Continue reading →

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This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Revelation of Grace Ministries

The message spoken of here by John is the gospel of Christ. Why would John go through the effort of giving us this description of God? Does it make a difference to us if God is light or God is … Continue reading →

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Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin; for His seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (1 John 3:9)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Revelation of Grace Ministries

The whole epistle of first John expounds on the qualities of a believer and an unbeliever. When this epistle is not read in this perspective, the verses can confound and confuse the reader about the surety of one’s salvation. This … Continue reading →