With Dr. Jim Eckman
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John reviews the content of the Christian faith and the testimonies to the truth that Jesus is the Messiah.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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"God is love"--the implications and obligations that go with that proposition are John's emphasis.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Discerning truth from error begins with how one views Jesus and the command to love one another is rooted in God's very being, for God is love.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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John contrasts Cain and Jesus on the matter of love and offers three major tests of assurance for the believer.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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John calls his readers to a life of purity and anchors the call in the promise of Jesus to return, when we shall be "like Him" and "see Him as He is”By Dr. Jim Eckman
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John warns his people about false teachers among them and exhorts them to know sound doctrine, continue walking with the Spirit and walking in righteousness.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Walking in the "light" with Jesus is a walk of loving obedience, assurance and not "loving the world" or its desires and its pride.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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John sets up the first test of assurance that we are walking with Jesus--obedience.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Our fellowship with God is affected by our sin and John gives three truths about how we deal with sin in our lives to facilitate that fellowship.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Introducing the letter with an overview, and then examining how John presents Jesus as the incarnate God in the first four verses.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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In defiant pride and energized by Satan (1 Chronicles 21:1), David orders a census for military purposes which results in God's discipline but also leads him to purchase land for the Temple on Mt. Moriah.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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These chapters are an epilogue to the book, covering David's just response to the Gibeonites, neutralizing the Philistines and his praise hymn to God who gave him victory in battling Israel's enemies.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David escapes Jerusalem and prepares for the battle with Absalom, who is killed by Joab.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Like a modern politician, Absalom intentionally presents himself as an alternative king, and is crowned king in Hebron; David flees Jerusalem.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David is paralysed by the guilt from his sin and cannot act decisively as the King or as a father regarding his sons Amnon and Absalom.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David mourns the loss of his son; Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar; but David refuses to discipline Amnon.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David's sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah resulted in 5 consequences for David's family and the kingdom.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David defeats and subjugates all of Israel's enemies and shows grace to MephiboshethBy Dr. Jim Eckman
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David returns the Ark to Jerusalem and "dances before the LORD;" God then establishes the Davidic Covenant, promising to David an eternal throne, dynasty and kingdom.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David is crowned king of all 12 tribes, makes Jerusalem his capital, neutralizes the Philistine threat and brings the Ark to Jerusalem.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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The civil war between the House of David and the House of Saul ends with murder, assassination and bloodshed, but David begins to unify the 12 tribes with grace, compassion and justice.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David is crowned king in Hebron but must deal with the civil war orchestrated by Abner.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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God's discipline of David re-energizes his walk with God and Saul dies on Mt. Gilboa.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Saul hits his spiritual bottom by going to a medium for counsel and David hits his spiritual bottom by his plans to join the Philistines in a war against his own people.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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In his confrontation with Nabal, God uses Abigail to teach David to trust God to deal with his enemies, not with vengeance but with justice.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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After Saul kills the priests at Nob, David's contrite heart results in a growing dependence on God and profound lesson in leadership.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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God continues His work of shaping David's character and deepening his faith.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Saul develops a hatred of David, tries to kill him directly and indirectly and is consumed by jealousy, fear and delusional paranoia.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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David, anointed to be the next king of Israel, plays music in Saul's court, soothing his spirit, and declares Goliath the enemy of the true God of Israel.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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The LORD rejects Saul as King and David is anointed as king, with the Spirit annoying him as well for service.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Saul's downward spiral continues as his troops defy him and as he defiantly disobeys the Lord.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Saul's fear and pride lead him to destructive decisions that affect his family and the nation of Israel.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Saul deals with his first crisis as king and Samuel delivers his farewell address.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Samuel proclaims Saul king and gives him three signs from God to confirm his anointing.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Israel asks for a King, Samuel warns them of the consequences and Saul is introduced as the king.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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As the Philistines capture the Ark, God disciplines Israel and reveals Himself to the Philistines.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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The LORD judges Eli and his sons and calls Samuel as judge, priest and prophet to Israel.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Hannah dedicates Samuel to the LORD and offers an extraordinary prayer to God, reflecting a depth of understanding about theology that is astounding and remarkable.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Hannah, Samuel's mother, epitomizes how the ceremonial law was to work in ancient Israel.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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James encourages believers to pray, to be patient and to seek to restore those who wander from the truth.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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The spiritual disease of worldliness is diagnosed and a cure is offered.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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James addresses the "disease" of worldliness, offering its symptoms and its deceitfulness.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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James argues that controlling our speech is the mark of self-control and calls for wisdom and understanding in the believer's life.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Partiality is a sin before God and demonstrates a denial of the Royal Law of our King.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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James details the 3 aspects of true "religion" and condemns "partiality" as an affront to God.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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God is the giver of only good gifts and we should respond to HIs Word as disicplined doers, not heedless hearers.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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There is a democracy to God's testing of believers but God never tempts anyone.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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James explains how God's curriculum for spiritual growth involves trials and the testings of our faith.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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The gospel of justification by faith produces a life of service.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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Paul contrasts walking by the Flesh and walking by the Spirit.By Dr. Jim Eckman
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