Böcker av Andrew J Lamont-Turner

False spiritual teachers proved to be a problem in the early church. There was no complete Bible that believers could refer to, resulting in false teachers pushing their ideas and influence. John wrote 1 John to correct believers' understanding of crucial issues, specifically relating to the identity of Jesus Christ. 1 John is about foundational truths that support our faith in Christ. He encouraged his readers to reflect honestly on their faith and how that faith played out in their lives. If they loved one another, it was proof of God's presence in their lives. They could not be perfect. John teaches believers that part of what it is to be a believer involves admitting our sins and asking God's forgiveness. John teaches that believers need to depend on God for relief from guilt, strength and honesty in admitting wrongs and making amends. This is all part of being in fellowship with God.

The first half of Colossians is a theological exposition that includes a weighty understanding of Christology. The second half is a Christian ethics exposition in which Paul addresses aspects of the Christian life. Areas covered include individual life, home and family, work and relationships. Paul writes about the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His sufficiency for our lives. This sufficiency applies to our salvation and our sanctification. Believers must know and understand the gospel so that they do not get trapped by legalism and heresy. Christ must be at the centre of our lives as our Saviour and Lord. The Bible, where we learn about Christ, must be the preeminent source of our knowledge, attitudes and actions. Christianity stands on its own as believers strive to apply Christ as the absolute standard of moral conduct and see Him as the basis of our eternal future.

There are many theories about what is to happen at the end of human history. Will climate change destroy the earth? Will wars wipe out humanity? Jesus gave some very clear prophecies about what the end times would look like and what people living at the time should expect. This book sheds light on the signs that will show if we are living in the end times, when to expect the end times and what to do to avoid being caught in the most turbulent time in human history.