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1
John
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Summary
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Author
: John
Time
: A.D. 85 – 95
Summary
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This letter was probably written as a circular letter
to several communities who faced a common problem
— probably the beginnings of the Gnostic heresy.
John wants to restate the importance of leading a
moral and sinless life, avoiding the false teachings
which would lead them away from the grace of Christ,
their advocate and atoning sacrifice. John repeatedly
encourages them to love one another and to hold their
faith in the Son of God.
Key
verse :
"My
dear children, I write this to you so that you will
not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks
to the Father in our defence— Jesus Christ, the
Righteous One" (2:1)
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Outline
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1.
Introduction 1:1–4
2.
Walking in God's light 1:5 – 2:14
3.
Warnings about the world and antichrists 2:15–27
4.
God's love for his children and their response 2:28
– 5:21
a)
Christians are children of God and should love 2:28–3:24
b) Test the spirits 4:1–6
c) God is love 4:7–21
d) Love for God's son gives life 5:1–21
(RH)
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Summary
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Author
: John
Time
: A.D. 85 – 95
Summary
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During the early growth of the church, the gospel
was spread by travelling preachers. Preachers could
also travel spreading different teachings. This letter
is addressed to "an elect lady" who is advised
not to have fellowship with those teachers who bring
wrong doctrine. The ideas of love, truth, and obedience
are emphasised.
Key
verses :
"I
am not writing you a new command but one we have had
from the beginning. I ask that we love one another.
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands"
(v 5,6).
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Outline
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1.
Introduction 1–4
2.
Love defined 5–6
3.
False teachers and antichrists 7–11
4.
Conclusion 12–13
(RH)
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Summary
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Author
: John
Time
: A.D. 85 – 95
Summary
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John had sent brothers with letters to one of the
churches but a leader, Diotrephes, refused to accept
the brothers or the letter they carried. The letter
commends Gaius for welcoming these brothers and also
warns Diotrephes.
Key
verse :
"I
pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may
go well with you, even as your soul is getting along
well" (v2).
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Outline
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1.
Greetings to Gaius 1–8
2.
Criticism of Diotrephes 9–11
3.
Praise of Demetrius 12
4.
Conclusion 13–14
(RH)
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1 John
Author
John the apostle
Time 85 to 100
A.D.
Summary
This letter was written to a community who faced heresy. John
teaches how to walk in the light and also to keep in remembrance
the sacrifice which the Lord Jesus Christ made for them.
The
Truth and the ecclesia
Introduction:
Why the letter was written Chapter 1 v 1 to 4
God is
Light Chapter 1 v 5 to 2 v 29
God is
love Chapter 3 v 1 to 4 v 21
God is
life Chapter 5 v 1 to 21
2
John
Author
John the apostle
Time 85 to 100 A.D.
Summary
The letter is addressed to an "elect lady", who is advised to
have minimal fellowship with unbelievers. The ideas of love, truth,
and obedience are emphasised.
The
Truth and the home
Introduction
v 1 to 4
Exposition:
love defined v 5 to 6
Exhortation
v 7 to 9
Application:
False charity to be avoided v 10 to 11
Information
v 12 to 13
3
John
Author
John the apostle
Time 85 to 100 A.D.
Summary
The letter commends Gaius for allowing Christian teachers the
use of his home and financial means. He is urged to receive only
good men, which were known by their works and to shun evil men.
The
Truth and the individual
Gaius:
The sincere, dedicated and loveable v 1 to 8
Diotrephes:
The domineering, selfassertive, arrogant v 9 to 11
Demetrius:
of good repute to all v 12
Last words
from John v 13 to 14
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