Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:8

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Aquila and Priscilla - this husband and wife team is mentioned in four different books of the Bible. They were not church “office holders” in their day and are not world-famous today, but God used them to make a difference for eternity. Join Scott Pauley for this study of New Testament Marriage: Lessons from Aquila and Priscilla.

Discover the profound truth that we are made in God's image with this plan. Explore Scriptures that reveal God as our loving Father, Jesus's teachings about the Father, and our identity as His children. Learn to reflect His character in your daily life and embrace the transformation that comes from knowing and living out the reality of being made in our Father’s image.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to support one another as we grow in our faith. The One Another Code is a powerful guide to help us live out this calling. Over ten days, we will explore key aspects of living in a way that is pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ. As we commit to living out these truths together we will see God glorified in our relationships and in our church family.

Out of all the things that our soul could crave, there's only one name that can truly satisfy. This plan takes us through the things Only Jesus has done, is doing, and promises to do in restoring our hearts and healing the world.

The Letters of John guide us through what it looks like to live as a follower of Christ.

The moment you come to faith in Jesus Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit in your heart. He transforms you from within and makes you grow in holiness. This reading plan studies the fruit that the Holy Spirit bears in the lives of believers, as it is listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

Confident and bold people can achieve much in life, or so we think. We're told, “Come on, you can do it!” The Bible tells us to be confident: not in ourselves, but in God! And that, truly is a far more solid foundation for a joyful life!

It is often stated that in war: "The first casualty is truth". How can we discern genuine Christianity from false Christianity? This is the question addressed in 1 John, the letter we shall dive deep into in this plan. John writes in 1 John in the wake of a schism in the churches he oversees to help Christians like you and me navigate this leading question: what makes genuine Christianity genuine, and what are the features of false Christianity, and how can we tell the difference?

This 12 study devotional is based off the most recent Hillsong Y&F album "Youth Revival." Our prayer is that you would discover the power that is available to you through the word of God and that a Revival would be set off in your devotional life.

We The Kingdom presents a 12-day devotional plan based on their debut album, 'Holy Water'. Join We The Kingdom as they share the meaning and verses behind each song on their record.

People can be one of the biggest stressors in our life. How can you find friends worth knowing? God placed people of great value around you, those who strive to love Him and who want to love and encourage you. Instead of resigning yourself to loneliness, learn who to avoid and what to look for in quality friends.

Everyone wants to know what true love is. But few people look at what the Bible says about love. Love is one of the central themes of Scripture and the most essential virtue of the Christian life. This plan from Thistlebend Ministries explores the biblical meaning of love and how to love God better and love others.

Revival isn't just an emotional experience. It's a complete transformation. It can happen in your heart, in your home, in your church, and in your world. Restore your first love. You can get back your passion and zeal for the Lord. Begin by Seeking Him these next 12 days!

In this BibleX study, you will explore the books of Hebrews, James, 1 John, and Revelation. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

One of the best-known commandments in the Bible is to love your neighbor. Jesus even says this is the most important command, next to loving God. But who is our ‘neighbor’ and what does it mean to ‘love’ him? In this Reading Plan, we will read some of Jesus’ teachings and some real-life examples.

Unlimited Salvation helps you fall in love with Jesus even more, by deepening your understanding of how great is the salvation that God offers you. This reading plan shows you how God has made salvation simple for you if you trust in Jesus, and how you are always safe in his hands. Unlimited Salvation powerfully encourages you with God’s promises that you can hold on to, with practical life applications.

What is keeping you from pursuing your God-given calling? Fear? Doubt? Feeling unqualified? In this 14-day reading plan based off of her book "Undaunted," Christine Caine, will guide you through life-changing truths from Scripture for developing a bold faith. You will be encouraged and inspired as Christine shares her personal journey of learning to live life undaunted.

Your faith will expand as you read these challenging insights into faith-filled living by noted evangelist Smith Wigglesworth, the “Apostle of Faith.” You will connect with God’s glorious power, cast out doubt, and see impossibilities turn into realities. Your prayer life will be transformed as you experience the joy of seeing powerful results when ministering to others. “God is more eager to answer than we are to ask,” says Wigglesworth.

The kind of love Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 13 is hard to imagine — because it is perfect, and we are not. The best way to understand each of these attributes is to see how they are lived out in the life of Jesus. Throughout this study we will take a look at how Jesus put love into action, and how we should fashion our lives after His example.

Nearing the end of our life, irrelevant and petty things fall away, leaving only essentials. Peter knew his life was soon to be taken from him, and passionately wrote his second letter to pass on the most important lessons learned from his precious Lord and Savior. Join us in exploring what it means to "make every effort" to grow in our Christian life.

In Revelation, we see Jesus as the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and the “Lamb who was slain.” So much of God’s kingdom embodies paradox; even Jesus Himself was sovereign AND He submitted to authority. He’s the beginning AND the end. He isn’t relegated to one or the other. Join us for this 14-day study as we learn about how God’s kingdom and character may surprise us.

The Bible speaks of a love that is unfathomable. God’s love is limitless, offered freely to all people at all times. It is an uncommon love. Over the next 14 days, we will go on a journey of first understanding His uncommon love for us and then how His uncommon love empowers and compels us to live.

Firm Foundation is more than just a study, it is an invitation to build your life on the solid rock of God's Word. As you journey through each day of foundational truths, you will be equipped to face life's challenges with confidence and hope as well as fall more in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find the stability and peace you seek in knowing and trusting the God who loves you deeply and has a perfect plan for your life.

Over the next 15 days, read through John’s letter to the church in 1 John alongside explanatory passages adapted from ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation (Volume 12).