• Hung on a Tree

    Hung on a Tree

    The cross is so familiar to many of us that we can forget how shocking it truly is. In ancient times, death by crucifixion was more than a punishment—it was a public curse. And yet, Jesus chose it. Not because He deserved it, but because we did. There’s holy weight…

  • The Curse Lifted

    The Curse Lifted

    There’s something deeply freeing about knowing you’ve been rescued—especially when the danger was something you could never escape on your own. At the heart of the gospel is this stunning truth: Christ stepped into our place and bore what we deserved. The curse we were under didn’t just disappear—it was…

  • The Joy of Faithful Living

    The Joy of Faithful Living

    Few things bring greater joy than seeing others walk faithfully with Christ. John writes warmly to commend the believers who have welcomed and supported fellow workers in the Gospel, showing that love in action glorifies God. Scripture“Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling…

  • Imitating What Is Good

    Imitating What Is Good

    In a world filled with selfish ambition and pride, John points to the beauty of a life marked by faithfulness and love. He warns against imitating what is evil and urges believers to follow what is good, for goodness reveals God at work. Scripture“Dear friend, don’t let this bad example…

  • Remain in the Teaching of Christ

    Remain in the Teaching of Christ

    The greatest danger to the church is not always persecution from outside but deception from within. John warns that those who run ahead without Christ’s teaching lose everything, but those who remain in Him have both the Father and the Son. Scripture“Anyone who wanders away from this teaching has no…

  • Walking in the Truth

    Walking in the Truth

    The Christian life is not measured by words alone but by walking in the truth. John writes with joy as he hears of believers living faithfully, reminding us that truth and love always go hand in hand. Scripture“How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them…