Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA

A Conservative Christian Church (and podcast)

What does John Mean to “Not Love the World?”

Encouragement For Each Maturity Level 1 John 2:12-14 - This is a passage that has puzzled a lot of people over the years. There is some repetition here, but enough differences that you notice them. John is talking about different levels of maturity in faith. Those who are young in the faith - new believers.... Read More

Why Should I Love my Brothers and Sisters?

1 John 2 - This passage is full of indicators or "barometers" of how we are doing spiritually. Those who know God will have this pattern of obedience in their lives. There are lots of people who know a lot about God but who don’t do well at obeying God. This isn’t a “head knowledge” about... Read More

Renewed Strength

Isaiah 40:1-31 Isaiah is addressing this letter to the people of Israel. Before they were even in captivity. He gives strength to the weary, and gives power to the week. He gently leads those who have young. There is no possibility of us as humans holding the moon and stars and heavenly bodies in their... Read More

Jesus First Myself Last and Others in Between

2 Timothy 3:1-4 - A somewhat depressing description of our times. Of mankind, unregenerate. It is important for children to learn to share and get along with others. We expect to see this be a struggle with children, we don’t expect adults to be this way. Unfortunately though, being selfish is something that we as... Read More

What Does it Mean to You to be Part of the Family of God?

Which is the greatest institution of God? The home or the church? The same things that make marriage work, makes the church work. It takes commitment to make a marriage work and to make a church work. Adoption is a wonderful thing, a family reaching out and saying, "we want you to be a part... Read More

Hope in God

Romans 5:1-5 - We see the word "hope" in this passage a number of times. We know that it has a range of meanings. "I hope we have nice weather." "The hope of the glory of God." The opposite of hope is a miserable place. It is an awful thing. Despair. Darkness. Gloom. No encouragement.... Read More

A Case for Atonement

1 John 2:2 - He himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world! Let's look at this verse and try to understand it. There are basically two ways to think of this... Jesus provided a potential for forgiveness for everyone. Unlimited Atonement. Jesus... Read More

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