Daniel Steele delves into the mysterious and uncertain history of the apostles after the ascension of Christ, highlighting the obscurity surrounding their deaths and the lack of concrete information about their lives post-Acts of the Apostles. He discusses the various traditions and falsehoods that emerged during this period, such as the tales of John and Peter's activities in Rome, emphasizing the importance of discerning historical truth from embellished accounts. Steele reflects on the significance of the destruction of Jerusalem for those rooted in Judaism, marking it as a pivotal moment in the transition of the Christian church as the new seat of God's presence on earth, ultimately leading to the emergence of St. John's work during a time of conflict and anticipation described in the Apocalypse.

Daniel Steele preaches on the prevention and cure of sin as outlined in the First Epistle of John, emphasizing that sin is not a necessity for believers and that victory over temptation is possible through the grace of Jesus. John aims for complete victory over sin, not regarding it as a normal element of the Christian life. He highlights the importance of keeping God's commandments, the role of Jesus as our Advocate with the Father, and the need to abide in Him to avoid the allure of the world and its ways. Steele delves into the significance of love, righteousness, and the evidence of sonship through deeds of righteousness before God, ultimately pointing to the eternal life found in abiding in the Son and the Father.

Daniel Steele preaches about the three great eras of spiritual life as outlined by John Fletcher, emphasizing the importance of understanding and experiencing the dispensations of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Those in the dispensation of the Father are characterized by fear of God, righteousness, and a lack of assurance in God's love. Believers in the dispensation of the Son experience a dissipation of doubts and a clearer understanding of Gospel truths, yet still lack full assurance and long for deeper spiritual experiences. Finally, those in the dispensation of the Holy Spirit are filled with the Spirit, walk in constant light, are cleansed from sin, and have joy unspeakable, experiencing the fullness of Christ's love and assurance of sonship.

Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of understanding and embracing the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - in our faith journey. He emphasizes the need to grasp Christ and the Holy Spirit in their distinct offices to experience spiritual power and deep religious growth. Steele highlights the significance of acknowledging the Sanctifier's role in purification, leading believers to perfect love that casts out fear, and the necessity of not neglecting or underestimating any of the Holy Spirit's offices to receive His blessings.

Henry Burton, under the preaching of Daniel Steele, delves into the deeper spiritual meanings found in the Old Testament histories, emphasizing the prefiguring of spiritual experiences in gospel times. Drawing from the insights of inspired apostles like St. Paul, he highlights how certain events in Israel's history symbolize spiritual truths, such as the command 'Let there be light' representing the light of knowledge of God in believers' hearts. The failure of Israel to enter the promised land due to unbelief is likened to Christians missing out on spiritual blessings due to a lack of faith in God's promises.

Daniel Steele preaches on the significance of the First Epistle of John, highlighting its role as the interpreter of the entire Bible, emphasizing the believer's privilege of fellowship with God and the importance of unwavering trust in Jesus. The Epistle presents a lofty ideal of the Church and the possibility of its glorious realization. Steele delves into the historical context of the Epistle, addressing the challenges faced by the early Church regarding the nature of Christ's divinity and humanity, and the importance of Christ's real incarnation for the foundation of Christianity.

Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of love as the essence of Christianity, emphasizing that true believers are inspired by God's love to become like Him in moral character. He delves into the significance of being children of God through adoption, highlighting the distinction between the world's values and those of believers. Steele discusses the transformative power of faith, the assurance of being like Christ when He appears, and the necessity of abiding in God through obedience and love for one another. He addresses the practical implications of brotherly love, self-sacrifice, and the continuous efficacy of the divine birth in believers' lives.

Daniel Steele preaches on the relation between the First Epistle and the Fourth Gospel, highlighting how the Epistle serves as an application to a sermon while the Gospel acts as a summary of John's sermons to those unfamiliar with Christianity. The Epistle emphasizes believers practicing Christ's precepts to guard against religious error, focusing on the humanity of Jesus Christ. There are resemblances and differences between the Epistle and the Gospel, with the Gospel emphasizing the divinity of the Logos and the Epistle focusing on the humanity of Jesus Christ. The Epistle delves into the doctrine of atonement more fully than the Gospel, reflecting the progression of doctrine in the New Testament.

Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of recognizing and affirming the reality of Christ's humanity, as opposed to the false philosophy of Dualism that denied the sinlessness of Jesus Christ by claiming sin exists only in the material body. Steele emphasizes the need to believe in 'Christ come in the flesh' to uphold the foundational truths of Christian theology, including Christ's mediatorship, atonement, and resurrection. The Epistle of John addresses the heresy of Gnosticism, which distorted the understanding of sin, forgiveness, and cleansing, leading to moral corruption and false claims of spiritual purity.

Daniel Steele preaches on the Epistle of John, emphasizing that it is not a systematic theology but a powerful declaration of cardinal doctrines such as sin, atonement, love, and Christian perfection. John writes with the conviction that he is delivering the final statement of Christian truth, exuding apostolic authority and certainty. The Epistle magnifies the essence of love, the atonement through Christ's blood, and the attainability of Christian perfection through the Holy Spirit's work in believers' hearts.

Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of attaining full assurance of faith and sanctification, emphasizing the need for believers to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit for a distinct and instantaneous transition to a higher plane of Christian experience. He highlights the significance of love towards Christ, obedience, and the abiding presence of the Comforter in believers' lives, leading to entire sanctification and Christian perfection. Steele draws from biblical examples, such as the disciples at Pentecost and Cornelius' household, to demonstrate the normality and necessity of receiving the Holy Spirit for spiritual empowerment, purification, and communion with God.

Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of discerning between true and false spirits, emphasizing the need to test religious teachers to ensure they are in alignment with God's truth. He highlights the significance of confessing Jesus Christ as the incarnate Savior, stressing that true faith must declare itself through a genuine, penitent heart trusting in Christ for salvation. Steele delves into the concept of God's love being perfected in believers, leading to boldness in the day of judgment and the mutual indwelling of God and the believer as a sign of intimate fellowship.

Daniel Steele preaches on the profound truths revealed in the First Epistle of John, emphasizing the essence of true faith as acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah, experiencing new birth, and being aflame with love for God and others. The inseparable connection between faith and love is highlighted, with a strong emphasis on obedience to God's commands as evidence of genuine love. The victory over the world through faith is discussed, along with the importance of having boldness in prayer and the continuous efficacy of the divine change in believers. The sermon concludes with a call to guard against idols and embrace the love and atonement of God through Jesus Christ for eternal life.

Daniel Steele delves into the Second Epistle of John, emphasizing the importance of truth, love, and obedience in the Christian character. John addresses the church or an individual, commending those who walk in truth and warning against deceivers who deny Jesus Christ's incarnation. He urges believers to continue in the doctrine of Christ and not to welcome false teachers into their homes, highlighting the need for discernment and protection of the Gospel's integrity.

Daniel Steele discusses the historical significance of John's residence in Ephesus, a major center of influence in the Orient during the early days of Christianity. The city was vital for trade and attracted significant Christian presence, including the Apostle Paul and other early Christian leaders. John likely resided in Ephesus before and after his exile on Patmos, drawing inspiration from the city's bustling markets for his vivid descriptions in Revelation. Despite the lack of direct evidence, subsequent writers like Justin Martyr and Irenaeus confirm John's connection to Ephesus, highlighting the strong Christian community that thrived there.

Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of true faith in Jesus Christ for the pardon of sins and the rest of faith, emphasizing the need for repentance before belief. He discusses the necessity of reaching a state of nothingness in order to fully trust in Christ and experience purity of heart. Steele highlights the struggles and hindrances that prevent believers from reaching this state of complete surrender and faith, pointing out that self-abandonment is essential for oneness with Christ and perfect love.

Daniel Steele preaches about the continuous battle of love against sin in the world, emphasizing Jesus' mission to bring a sword against evil. The sermon discusses the stages of love's conquest over sin in the soul, starting with the offer of pardon through Jesus Christ's atoning blood, leading to justification and the removal of guilt. It then progresses to regeneration, where the Holy Ghost creates a new spiritual life of loyalty and love within the believer, culminating in entire sanctification and the eradication of evil from the heart through perfect love.

Daniel Steele preaches about the constant occurrence of moral and spiritual antitheses in the Bible, where each thought has its opposite. He highlights the contrasts such as light and darkness, life and death, love and hate, truth and falsehood, children of God and children of the devil, sin unto death and sin not unto death, the spirit of truth and the spirit of error, and love of the Father versus love of the world.

Daniel Steele preaches about the concept of inbred sin, inherited from Adam, as the state of heart from which acts of sin flow. He discusses the struggle believers face with inbred sin even after justification, emphasizing the need for continual reliance on Jesus Christ as our advocate. Steele refutes the idea of complete sanctification at the moment of regeneration, highlighting the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit in believers. He argues against the belief that sin is entirely eradicated at rebirth, pointing to the universal Christian experience of struggling with sinful tendencies even after conversion.

Daniel Steele preaches about the possibility of attaining complete purity and sanctification before death, refuting the belief that the flesh must taint the spirit as an old error borrowed from pagan philosophy. He emphasizes that Jesus is the complete purifier of sin-stained souls, using the truth and the Holy Ghost as instruments. Steele provides scriptural and experimental proofs that Jesus can save from all sin, both actual and indwelling, long before death, highlighting the instantaneous and thorough nature of sanctification. He argues that holiness is attainable in this life through the promises of sanctifying grace, the commands to be holy, and the exhortations to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit.

Daniel Steele preaches about the controversy surrounding sin, emphasizing that sin refers to willful transgressions of God's known law and original sin. He challenges the notion that sin in the human soul honors Christ, stating that Jesus came to save people from sin, and believers are to reflect His moral excellence. Steele refutes the idea that sin is necessary for humility, highlighting that perfect love for Christ leads to perfect lowliness. He clarifies misconceptions about sin in the heart by examining various Bible passages and debunking misinterpretations, ultimately asserting that complete deliverance from sin is attainable through the fullness of God's love and Spirit.

Daniel Steele preaches about the various ills that believers may face in this world, despite the promise of deliverance from sin's moral character. He discusses spiritual warfare, the ongoing battle against temptations, and the need to draw strength from Christ. Steele emphasizes that while believers may struggle with internal conflicts, the ideal Christian life is one of freedom from sin and condemnation in Christ. He also addresses the reality of enduring infirmities, the scars of sin that remain, and the limitations of sanctifying grace in the present life.

Daniel Steele preaches about the incomprehensible nature of love, emphasizing that while human love is mysterious, Divine love is beyond human understanding, requiring personal experience to unlock its depths. He highlights the transformative power of God's love, manifested through the sacrifice of Jesus and the continuous work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives, leading to a miraculous change in character and sanctification. Steele delves into the concept of salvation for all humanity, explaining that God's merciful plan offers redemption to every soul, but ultimate salvation depends on individual acceptance and cooperation with God's grace, as the human will plays a crucial role in determining one's eternal destiny.

Daniel Steele preaches on Paul's powerful prayer for the Ephesian Church, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and the believers' potential for spiritual excellence despite their challenging backgrounds. Steele highlights the expectation for believers to be strengthened by the Spirit, have Christ dwell in their hearts, and be rooted in love, aiming for perfection as commanded by Jesus. He delves into the depth, length, and height of Christ's love, urging believers to seek the unknowable fullness of Christ's love and be filled with all the fullness of God, ultimately praying for the believers' complete spiritual enrichment and perfection in love.

Daniel Steele preaches on the Third Epistle of John, highlighting the characters of Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius as examples for modern believers to learn from. Gaius is commended for his full-orbed Christian life, standing firm in the truth and showing hospitality. In contrast, Diotrephes is portrayed as a self-seeking individual who rejects authority and causes division in the church. Demetrius, on the other hand, receives a good report for his moral uprightness and Christian excellence, serving as a positive example to follow.