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Crain C.- 1 John Commentary

Readings on the First Epistle of John C Crain. 1 John 1:1-4. 1 John 1:5-10. 1 John 2:1-2. 1 John 2:3-11. 1 John 2:12-27. 1 John 2:28 — 3:24. 1 John 4:1-7. 1 John 4:7-19. 1 John 4:20 — 5:13. 1 John 5:14-21.

My Tracts on Church Attendance The first and foremost reason to go to church is because God commands us to do so (Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.).
Coming in behind that direct command of God, we go to church in order to worship God Himself. How? Simple. We hear the Word of God actually read and carefully explained, and then we assimilate those principles y exhortations into our personal lives, and that is worship. Without those elements, there is no worship, and there is no success at "going to church." It is fruitless spiritually, and without spiritual benefit to your life, you will get discouraged and stop going, stop being committed to it, and it will ruin your life because you are a hypocrite.

Tracts on Church Attendance
ch22 Pastorless Flocks
ch17 Why do I Attend Church?
ch15 Congregating because we Love
ch14 Finding a good church
ch09 Our One another Relationship
ch43 Time to leave your church?
Also see my article on Getting People to Faithfully Integrate into the Church.

Death of Biblical Missions In this article, I describe what I (as a missionary) see as the death of biblical missions in America. I am very critical of stuff here, so be prepared.
Topics: Loss of Bearings: Bible no longer the Authority | Moral Change into the Image of Christ is a laughable | Our Mission has been lost: We are using Another Gospel | Funding has been turned upside down | Compromise has made Unity with Liberals to be forced down our Throats.
Read the Article: Death of Biblical Missions.

ch34 Brethren, we must not fight! explains why Christians should not be contentious, especially between brethren.
Topics: Because it is important? | Irritating one another | Biting and wasting away | The Relationship Between One Another | Upholding one another and putting up with one another | Forgiving one another | Exhorting and teaching you | Cheer up and build yourselves.
Read/Download Tract: Note: There are two issues that are distinct. We should not fight among ourselves as brethren of the same faith and practice. The opposite issue is that we should contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. Discerning which is which is very essential.

Helping Returning Missionaries are my thoughts and suggestions for missionaries returning on furlough to the States, also those on deputation. Topics: How are we helping returning missionaries? | Let me put forth my mindset. | Coming Home and Culture Shock | The Problems of Cyber Space and Missionaries | Stick to Standard Forms of Communication | You can Help Returning Missionaries by understanding their lifestyle | More Lifestyle Differences | Helping Missionaries with Dental, Eyecare, Medical Care | Churches can help Returning missionaries - Housing | Small stuff | Get expert Advice | My Best Experiences with Visiting a Church as a Missionary Speaker.
Read the Article: Helping Returning Missionaries.