The Tree Church Bible Study

What does it mean to remain in Christ? In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Mick and Pastor Chris Reed to study 1 John 2:24-29. John calls his readers to remain faithful to what they were taught from the beginning, that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and to stay in fellowship with other believers. You will hear each of them share a season when walking away would have been easier, including how Pastor Chris almost stepped away from his calling early in ministry. The group explores what it means to abide, why the Spirit is the one who secures us in Christ, and why faithfulness often looks like ordinary, everyday practices. They close by talking about eternal perspective and the hope of Christ's return, and Mick ends the episode in prayer.The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.
 
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How do we tell the difference between truth and lies? In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastor Chris Reed and Mick to study 1 John 2:20-23. John reminds his readers that the Holy One has given them his Spirit and that they know the truth. You will hear Pastor Chris compare how different translations render the word anointing and explain that Christ means anointed one. The group talks about how the Holy Spirit speaks truth through conviction, Scripture, spiritual authority, and trusted friends, and each of them shares a time they believed a lie about themselves. They explain why Satan's lies are often subtle half-truths rooted in insecurity or past failure, why honest questions are part of growing in faith, and why the community around us matters. Pastor Chris closes the episode in prayer.The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.
 
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What did John mean when he wrote that the last hour is here? In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Chris Reed, and Pastor Mary Johnson walk through 1 John 2:18–19.

You’ll hear Pastor Chris explain eschatology, the study of last things, and why the early church believed Jesus’ death and resurrection began the last days. The pastors talk about living ready with purpose instead of fear.

Pastor Stacey shares a light bulb moment about what the word antichrist really means. Pastor Chris walks through the Greek text and other passages that speak of those opposed to Christ. Pastor Mary asks an honest question about the people who left John’s churches. That leads to a conversation about false beliefs about Jesus and why faith is never meant to be private. Pastor Chris closes the episode in prayer.

The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.
 
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In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Mary Johnson, and Pastor Chris Reed walk through 1 John 2:15–17.
You’ll hear why the problem is not God’s good creation but what our hearts do with it. Pastor Chris explains how John uses the word “world” in two ways, and he draws on C.S. Lewis to describe evil as good that has been twisted. The pastors walk through the cravings John names in verse 16. They openly share where they struggle, from collecting things to chasing success to protecting their own schedules.
The conversation then turns to eternal perspective. This world is fading away, and only God can bear the weight of our desires. Pastor Chris shares how God sustained his family in a lean season, and Pastor Mary closes the episode in prayer.

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In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Stacey Crawford, Pastor Matthew Johnson, and Chris Reed study 1 John 2:7–14. John reminds the church that the command to love one another is both old and new, and that Jesus' light is already shining in the darkness.

You'll hear Chris explain agape love, a love that starts with affection and always produces action. Pastor Matthew challenges listeners to love beyond their own tribe and to ask where God has placed their feet. The group also talks about why John treats the failure to love as hate, and why maturity is measured by love, not knowledge.

The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.

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