In this week's sermon from 1 John 2:7–14, Pastor Mark Groen works through John's claim that the command to love is both ancient and new — fulfilled and illuminated by Christ. The passage moves from theological foundation to pointed conviction to surprising gospel comfort, as John reminds his readers that even in their failure to love, they are forgiven, known by the Father, and overcomers in Christ. A challenging and encouraging word for every believer.

Sin rightly deserves the wrath of God — so where does that wrath land? In this message on 1 John 2:1-6, we explore two essential words: advocate and propitiation. Jesus stands as our righteous advocate before the Father, and as the one who propitiated — turned aside — the wrath we deserved, bearing it himself. This is good news that fuels a daily call to holiness.

What happens when a patient refuses to accept his doctor's diagnosis? In this week's message from 1 John 1:5–10, Pastor Mark Groen uses that image to open up what John teaches about sin, self-deception, and the grace of God. God is light — perfectly holy, with no darkness in him. That truth exposes us. But John doesn't leave us there. He points us to the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from all sin, and to a God who is faithful and just to forgive everyone who confesses. A timely word for anyone tempted to minimize their sin or doubt God's willingness to forgive.