Chunks: The Letters of John

If someone says, “I believe in Jesus,” does that make them a Christian? Not necessarily. One of John’s litmus tests is that a true believer must “acknowledge” that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:2) and is the Son of God (4:15). But as the story from John 9 shows, that acknowledgment has to be more than just lip service. Is a person willing to stand up for the truth about Jesus, even if doing so has a cost?

Show Notes

If someone says, “I believe in Jesus,” does that make them a Christian? Not necessarily. One of John’s litmus tests is that a true believer must “acknowledge” that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:2) and is the Son of God (4:15). But as the story from John 9 shows, that acknowledgment has to be more than just lip service. Is a person willing to stand up for the truth about Jesus, even if doing so has a cost?

What is Chunks: The Letters of John?

Chunks Bible Mini-Podcasts are designed for Christians who are looking to gain a more personal understanding of the Bible through short devotionals. Each podcast focuses on a specific book of the Bible; each episode is only 5 to 10 minutes long. This podcast is called ”Light and Love,” and will walk you verse by verse through the New Testament letters of the apostle John.