The Epistles of John: Living in Truth and Love. 1 John 3:2-6
Week 27: Apr 22, 2012 John continues building on the ideal that we are children of God, contrasting sin with abiding in him. Study h. We are God’s Children Live accordingly (3:2-3:6) i. Premise: We will be like him (3:2) 2 – Dear friends, we are now God’s children, but what we will be like […]
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Week 26: Apr 15, 2012 John expands on the concept of abiding in God, to once again bring it back to the underlying purpose, which is our relationship with God. Study g. Expansion: Abide in him who loves you. (2:28-3:1) i. To abide is to be Prepared (2:28) 28 – Even now, little children, […]
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Week 25: Mar 25, 2012 Having defined who cannot be trusted, i.e. those who deny the person and work of Jesus, John now contrast them with those who confess. Study f. Why John Writes (2:21-27) ii. Those who deny are the liars (2:22-23) 1. Those who confess have the son and the father. 23b […]
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Week 24: Mar 18, 2012 Having pointed out to his readers that they have an anointing and know all things, John defines who cannot be trusted. Study f. Why John Writes (2:21-27) ii. Those who deny are the liars (2:22-23) 22-3a – Who is a liar but the person who denies that Jesus is […]
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Week 23: Mar 11, 2012 Having just contrasted the position of his reader with that of his opponents, John returns to comforting his readers by clarifying why he is writing to them. Study f. Why John Writes (2:21-27) i. Premise: You Know all things (2:20-1) 20 – You have an anointing from the Holy One […]
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