An expositional studio of 1 john part 8 of 10 parts. Now, he turns to the second part of the commandment, the need to love one another. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. Jan 30, 2020 book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible. If you acknowledge jesus and gods son, then god lives in you. What the apostle john put in devotional terms in his first letter, the apostle paul put in theological terms in romans 8. John s intent was to remind his readers that we have been given, by god, the. Its an act of obedience no matter how others hurt us. We are all sinners, but can be forgiven if we confess 810 i. Gods love is that he gives himself eternally to others. Francis chan 2004 efca challenge 1 john 1a4 youtube.
The selfgiving love thats the dynamic currency of the trinity now becomes our currency too. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. Apr 26, 2011 francis chan 2004 efca challenge 1 john 4a 4 duration. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of 1 john on page 18051806 of the jeremiah study bible. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. Twice in these three verses, john declares that god is love. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 john chapter 4. What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith. Everyone who loves has been born of god and knows god. If love is of god, then those who claim to be born of god, and claim to know god, must be able to love one another in the body of christ. This paper gives a critical explanation of john 1. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from god, and whoever loves has been born of god and knows god. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1.
Nevertheless, most nt scholars seem prepared to acknowledge that 1 john 2. The book of john is the fourth gospel after mathew, mark and luke in the new testament. God abides in the one who loves and the one who confesses. Actually, there is a fivefold purpose expressed in 1 john. The problems in the churches were caused by false teachers who had left the church 2. Author unlike most of the epistles, the author of 1 john is never mentioned. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists 1 john 4. This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflictwritten to address the conflict and to prevent its spread. John evidently wrote his gospel first, then his epistles, and finally the book of revelation before his death about a. You, dear children, are from god and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. Whoever does not love does not know god, because god is love. He was eventually exiled to the island of patmos for the word of god and the testimony of jesus revelation 1. Later in life, john was known as a pillar in the church galatians 2. Much of the anger that erupts within the church under the banner of loving god and defending gods truth often seems to grow instead from love of self and of the power that comes from winning the argument, even at the expense of the churchs unity in love.
These verses furnish christians with critical marching orders and guidance while providing crucial insight into our creators natureall centered around the word love. John acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus philemon hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation i. God is the light and we can have fellowship with him 57 iii. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. Francis chan 2004 efca challenge 1 john 4a 4 duration. It means that the holy spirit, who inspired john, presents the subject once more from a deeper point of view. Bullinger, has stood the test of tine as an incredible resource for the diligent student. He sent his one and only son into the world that we might live through him. A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. Author unlike most of the epistles, the author of 1 john is.
The personal, eyewitness testimony of john 14 overview. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and. Little children, you are from god and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible. God is love and showed it to us by sending his son so that we may live. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. In case we havent understood the seriousness of this command, 1 john expresses it in a way that leaves no room for doubt. Anyone who does not love does not know god, because god is love.
That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of the first epistle of john is. Mclarty the fourth chapter of john s letter could well be called, the other love chapter, referring, of course, to. Edmond hiebert professor emeritus of new testament mennonite brethren biblical seminary, fresno, california in 1 john 4. Interestingly, verse four of all three epistles deals with this joy. If we dont forgive others, god will not listen to our prayers. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from god. In context, its clear that 1 john is not saying that christians are omnipotent or omniscient or morally pure. This scripture talks about how we should love one another, because god loves us. Apostle john, the beloved disciple who also wrote the gospel of john as well as the other two epistles and the book of revelation, instructs believers on the practicality of living in fellowship with god through a relationship with jesus christ the logos and the life within a community of fellow. The repeated expression of i write unto you indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special compare chap.
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