In this episode of Brothers Just Searching, Isaac, Anthony Hayes, Hezekiah Hernandez Smith, and Bowen Robin continue their verse-by-verse Bible study through the book of 1 John.

Tonight’s discussion focuses on 1 John 2:12-17, where the Apostle John explains the evidence of a true believer in Jesus Christ. The conversation explores what it means to overcome the world, the importance of abiding in God's Word, and how Christians grow spiritually from spiritual children to mature believers.

The brothers also discuss:

The assurance of forgiveness through Jesus Christ

The three stages of Christian growth: children, young men, and fathers

Why studying the Bible is essential for every believer

How believers overcome the enemy through God’s Word

The dangers of loving the world and its temptations

What it truly means to follow Christ and deny ourselves

This episode is a reminder that Christianity isn’t just about religion—it’s about a living relationship with Jesus Christ and walking daily in obedience to Him.

Key Passage: 1 John 2:12–17

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Topics Covered

Assurance of salvation

Spiritual growth in the Christian life

Overcoming the wicked one

Abiding in God’s Word

The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life

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In this episode of Brothers Searching, we continue our verse-by-verse study through 1 John 2, diving into one of the most challenging and revealing truths of the Christian life: you cannot claim to love God while hating others.

The panel discusses:

What John means by the “old” and “new” commandment

How love is the true evidence of a believer

The difference between real Christianity and self-centered religion

Why many churches struggle with pride, favoritism, and division

Loving fellow believers vs. loving the lost

What biblical love actually looks like in action

This conversation gets real as we talk about church culture, pride, hypocrisy, and what it truly means to walk in the light of Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“How do I know I’m really walking with God?”

“Why is love so important in Christianity?”

“What does it mean to truly follow Jesus?”

This episode is for you.

Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:7–11

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Welcome to another episode of Brothers Just Searching, where we search the Scriptures and talk about God’s Word to encourage believers in Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Isaac Hayes, Anthony Hayes, and Bowen continue their Bible study through 1 John, focusing on 1 John 2:3-6 and discussing the evidence of truly knowing Christ.

Many people claim to know Jesus, but the Bible teaches that a true relationship with Christ will produce evidence in a believer’s life. John tells us that those who know Christ will keep His commandments and walk as He walked.

In this conversation we discuss:

• What it really means to know Jesus

• The difference between professing faith and living it

• Can a Christian live in continual sin?

• The role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers obey God

• Why the church must preach the truth of the Gospel

• How believers should walk as Christ walked

This episode also touches on important topics like grace, repentance, church culture, and the danger of false teaching.

📖 Main Scripture:

1 John 2:3-6

“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” – 1 John 2:3

Our goal is simple: to point people to Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s Word.

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Can a believer still struggle with sin? What does Scripture really say about the sin nature after salvation? In this episode of Brother Just Searching, we dive deep into 1 John 1:8–2:2 to confront one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in the Christian walk.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook also leave us a review If You Like To donate to this podcast you can through cashapp or email us at brothersjustsearchingpodcast@gmail.com for more infoAnything is appreciated Cashapp infoBJSmediaThis podcast is brought to you by BJS MEDIA. A christian media production from the swamps of Louisiana. Teaching THE WORD OF GOD (The Bible) and discussing religion, cults, and other world events. "The New Kingdom" Book By Anthony HayesAmazonhttps://a.co/d/bGeKR6WYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@anthonyhayes4492Brothers Just Searching Links Check out our website https://brothersjustsearching.wordpress.com/Check out Our Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/bjspodcastCheck out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCSKi3Aywyd1PQWQ5K1rrIUAhttps://campsite.to/bjsmediaThis is where you can listen to our podcast “Brothers Just Searching”. Below me :). Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-just-searching/id1490823255?uo=4Google Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDk2MjdhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0xxj0itGZrlN6EvUpHnel1Breakerhttps://www.breaker.audio/brothers-just-searchingOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1490823255/brothers-just-searchingPocket Casts https://pca.st/7uduo3tzCoteau Holmes Fellowship Church https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/Upper Room Fellowship Church1910 S College Rd, Lafayette, LAhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583220302823Music Provided ByUltima Thule by a href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/51198"Blue Dot Sessions/a- [ ]#bible #biblestudy #faith #jesus #god

In the latest episode of the Brothers Just Searching Podcast titled Walking in the Light and Not in the Darkness, we dive deep into what true fellowship with Christ really means through the words of First Epistle of John 1:3–7. We unpack how the apostle John makes it clear that fellowship with Christ is not just something we claim with our lips, but something we live out daily. If we say we walk in the light yet continue to practice the works of darkness, we contradict the truth and show that we are not truly walking with God. Darkness and light cannot coexist—if we choose fellowship with the world, we separate ourselves from Him. But when we genuinely walk in the light as He is in the light, we experience real fellowship with Christ and with one another, and it is all made possible through the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook also leave us a review If You Like To donate to this podcast you can through cashapp or email us at brothersjustsearchingpodcast@gmail.com for more infoAnything is appreciated Cashapp infoBJSmediaThis podcast is brought to you by BJS MEDIA. A christian media production from the swamps of Louisiana. Teaching THE WORD OF GOD (The Bible) and discussing religion, cults, and other world events. "The New Kingdom" Book By Anthony HayesAmazonhttps://a.co/d/bGeKR6WYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@anthonyhayes4492Brothers Just Searching Links Check out our website https://brothersjustsearching.wordpress.com/Check out Our Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/bjspodcastCheck out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCSKi3Aywyd1PQWQ5K1rrIUAhttps://campsite.to/bjsmediaThis is where you can listen to our podcast “Brothers Just Searching”. Below me :). Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-just-searching/id1490823255?uo=4Google Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDk2MjdhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0xxj0itGZrlN6EvUpHnel1Breakerhttps://www.breaker.audio/brothers-just-searchingOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1490823255/brothers-just-searchingPocket Casts https://pca.st/7uduo3tzCoteau Holmes Fellowship Church https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/Upper Room Fellowship Church1910 S College Rd, Lafayette, LAhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583220302823Music Provided ByUltima Thule by a href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/51198"Blue Dot Sessions/a- [ ]#bible #biblestudy #faith #jesus #god

In this episode of Brothers Just Searching, we kick off a brand-new book study through 1 John, exploring why the letter never directly names its author yet strongly points to John through its writing style and clear eyewitness perspective. We unpack the historical context of the letter, highlighting how John was confronting false teachers and guiding believers back to the truth of the Gospel. Together, we dive into what real fellowship with God looks like through Jesus Christ and how authentic relationship with Him produces genuine connection with one another. Ultimately, this conversation centers on the powerful message that when we walk in true fellowship with Jesus, we experience the deep and lasting joy that God intends for every believer.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook also leave us a review If You Like To donate to this podcast you can through cashapp or email us at brothersjustsearchingpodcast@gmail.com for more infoAnything is appreciated Cashapp infoBJSmediaThis podcast is brought to you by BJS MEDIA. A christian media production from the swamps of Louisiana. Teaching THE WORD OF GOD (The Bible) and discussing religion, cults, and other world events. "The New Kingdom" Book By Anthony HayesAmazonhttps://a.co/d/bGeKR6WYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@anthonyhayes4492Brothers Just Searching Links Check out our website https://brothersjustsearching.wordpress.com/Check out Our Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/bjspodcastCheck out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCSKi3Aywyd1PQWQ5K1rrIUAhttps://campsite.to/bjsmediaThis is where you can listen to our podcast “Brothers Just Searching”. Below me :). Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-just-searching/id1490823255?uo=4Google Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDk2MjdhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0xxj0itGZrlN6EvUpHnel1Breakerhttps://www.breaker.audio/brothers-just-searchingOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1490823255/brothers-just-searchingPocket Casts https://pca.st/7uduo3tzCoteau Holmes Fellowship Church https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/Upper Room Fellowship Church1910 S College Rd, Lafayette, LAhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583220302823Music Provided ByUltima Thule by a href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/51198"Blue Dot Sessions/a- [ ]#bible #biblestudy #faith #jesus #god

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