Buried Pearls Bible Study

Jonah - Intro/1:1-9 - Rebel Without a Cause

The background information to the book of Jonah is discussed as well as the first verses that set the stage for the spiritual lessons that are found within the text.

3 John 1:1-13 - Two Examples

In the last of the Johannine epistles, two examples are given. One is a pious man whose testimony speaks to both believers as well as the unsaved. The other man is self-righteous and driven by pride.

2 John 1:1-11 - This Season

The opening of the second Johannine epistle warns against antichrist deceivers who claim Christ but aren't born again. I believe the Antichrist himself will come out of the Body of Christ.

1 John 5:13-21 - American Idol

John closes his epistle with a warning against idolatry which was dangerous for believers then as it is now. 

1 John 5:7-12 - Water and Blood

There are some interesting verses here with an important history. Here John talks about the importance of the water and blood and its implications for the life of Jesus.

1 John 5:1-6 - Commandments Not Burdensome

Those who are born again keep the commandments. In these verses, John explains how the commandments are not burdensome but rather, the key to freedom.

1 John 4:7-21 - God is Love

Love is one of the most important tenets of the Christian faith and our walk should be defined by love for all of our neighbors and love for our fellow believers. John describes the importance of love in these verses.

1 John 4:1-6 - Blowin' in the Wind

A warning is issued by John that not every spirit, prophet, pastor, or teacher that confesses Jesus Christ is actually born again and that many people abuse the gospel for their own benefit. 

1 John 3:10-24 - Love Your Brother

John opines on the importance of love as a Christian. In fact, John obviously feels so strongly about the subject that he uses rather poignant language. 

1 John 3:1-9 - His Perfect Plan

Sinning as a child of God is the focal point of the opening of chapter three of the first Johannine epistle.