In 1 John 1:1-4, we read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group and, fearing the false teaching which sniped them off one by one, he lovingly rose up to communicate the truth to his beloved, his little children. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Read moreGoal #3 of First John: Produce True Joy (1 John 1:1-4)
One thing I love about John's writing is his willingness to directly state his reasons for writing. One reason this is beautiful is that his letters, especially this first one, are spiraling in nature. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreGoal #2 of First John: Promote True Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4)
You may have noticed how John continually says, "we." We heard. We have seen. We proclaim to you. This was John's way of speaking for the apostolic group. They'd all seen Jesus, and John was the last of their band with breath in his lungs, so he is determined to represent them.(5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreGod Is Light, Part 1 (1 John 1:5-22)
We read John's purpose statement, his heart for his readers, a group of Christians in a circuit surrounding Ephesus, where he'd pastored. He loved this group and, fearing the false teaching which sniped them off one by one, he lovingly rose up to communicate the truth to his beloved, his little children. He would proclaim the True Vine, the real Jesus Christ, to them. He aimed to bring them into fellowship with the apostolic group and the truth they were licensed to preach. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreThe True Vine #15 -- Support Of Gospel Workers -- 3 John
Sunday Notes: The True Vine #15 -- Support Of Gospel Workers -- 3 John
Read moreThe True Vine #14 -- A Church-wide Appeal -- 2 John
Sunday Outline: The True Vine #14 -- A Church-wide Appeal -- 2 John
Read moreThe True Vine #13 -- What Assurance Produces -- 1 John 5:13-21
(Sunday Teaching) The True Vine #13 -- What Assurance Produces -- 1 John 5:13-21
Read moreOutworkings And Witnesses Of The Gospel's Truthfulness -- 1 John 5:1-12 -- The True Vine #12
Outworkings And Witnesses Of The Gospel's Truthfulness -- 1 John 5:1-12 -- The True Vine #12
Read moreHow God's Love Is Perfected In You -- The True Vine #11 -- 1 John 4:13-21
How God's Love Is Perfected In You -- The True Vine #11 -- 1 John 4:13-21
Read moreThe Origin Of Truth And Love -- The True Vine #10 -- 1 John 4:1-12
The True Vine #10 -- 1 John 4:1-12 -- The Origin Of Truth And Love
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