Book: 1 John

Join us as we search for the gospel in 1 John.

Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world.

Spiritual neurotics, find comfort in your Savior. Hear the sweet voice of Jesus say “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Hear the words of the apostle whom Jesus loved as he writes “so that you may know that you have eternal life.” Rest assured that not only in the space between prayers of confession, but at every moment of your walk as a struggling, imperfect, but trusting follower of Jesus, you have a righteousness that is not your own–but one given through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Sleep well knowing your father sees you not in your sin, but in your Savior. Yes, Virginia, you too can sing “Blessed Assurance.”