Why do Christians have to say that Jesus is the only way to God? As problematic as that sounds, it raises the deeper question of the nature of spiritual reality. This is a question that matters for all of us. This passage shows us why.

The Bible emphasizes the centrality of love in the life of the Christian. This passage challenges both the church and secular notions of love and justice. But it’s a challenge we need.

What is the good life? Where do we see it, and how can we really live it? In this passage, the apostle John says it all comes down to getting our vision. How are we seeing reality?

Blurb: Our culture says real spirituality is not intellectual, it’s experiential. Christianity says that’s a false dichotomy. This passage shows us that knowing Jesus is something that happens with our whole being and transforms our whole being.

In this troubled world we need both encouragement and guidance. The Apostle John strengthens us as he reminds us of the Lord's work in our lives. He also warns us of the danger that comes when we set our hearts on the systems of this world that are disordered and destructive. He invites us to live differently, as dearly loved children, in light of what will truly last.

In a world full of upheaval, we need something to anchor us. The apostle John wrote three letters to the early church to help them find the anchor they needed in Jesus. And these letters can help us, too.

We’re experiencing a crisis of hope in our culture. The Bible is not the only story that offers some kind of hope. But the hope it offers is unique from every other story.

Church doesn’t feel like an option for many people. And yet, none of the spiritual options our culture offers us are capable of satisfying our spiritual longings. What do we do with that? This passage helps us.