John's Letters: Discipleship Lessons from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John

About John's Letters: Discipleship Lessons from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John

First, Second, and Third John, sometimes called the Epistles or Letters of John, are like trail mix -- concentrated, chewy, and nutritious. As I teach God's Word, I find myself returning again and again to First John. When John writes these letters he is an elderly man. When he was young, he was Jesus'"beloved disciple."Now, when he is old, he is passing on the faith he learned at Jesus'feet. He writes with great affection, but that doesn't mean he is soft. In these letters he: Refutes enemies of Christ who are spreading false and dangerous doctrine. Challenges believers to reject darkness and live in the light. Calls for righteous living and assures believers of the forgiveness of God. Proclaims love as the greatest commandment of Christ our Lord Jesus Christ. These letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as to readers in the twenty-first century.

Publisher

JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Epilogue

   This epilogue surveys the teachings and letters to the Ephesian churches, summarizing John's letters and observing the lack of love that plagued the Ephesus Church.

2. 

   19 Jun 2025

   8. Walking in Love (2 and 3 John)

   This episode explores 2nd and 3rd John, revealing the importance of showing love and hospitality while guarding against false teachers and self-centered leadership.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   7. God's Testimony Regarding Jesus (1 John 5:1-21)

   John explores God's testimony of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that love for God manifests in obedience to Jesus and faith overcomes the world, providing assurance through the Spirit's witness.

4. 

   19 Jun 2025

   6. God Is Love (1 John 4:1-21)

   John's Letters explores 1 John 4:1-21, cautioning against the heresy denying Jesus's incarnation and highlighting God's love to perfect us and eliminate judgment fear.

5. 

   19 Jun 2025

   5. Love in Action (1 John 3:11-24)

   John explores the biblical passage of 1 John 3:11-24, revealing how acts of compassion and sacrifice demonstrate true love and provide assurance in prayer.

6. 

   19 Jun 2025

   4. Sin Is Lawlessness (1 John 2:28-3:10)

   John explores how the anticipation of Christ's return inspires believers to lead pure lives, emphasizing that sin fundamentally represents lawlessness and that spiritual rebirth empowers us to resist habitual sin.

7. 

   19 Jun 2025

   3. Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (1 John 2:18-27)

   John explores how false teachers embody the spirit of antichrist, while true believers, anointed by the Holy Spirit, discern truth and remain connected to the Father and the Son.

8. 

   19 Jun 2025

   2. Don't Love the World (1 John 2:7-17)

   John's Letters explores Jesus's command to love one another, examining how to avoid worldly lusts, desires, and pride that are ultimately fleeting.

9. 

   19 Jun 2025

   1. Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6)

   This episode explores how the apostle John introduces Jesus and emphasizes that fellowship requires confessing sin and embracing Jesus as our advocate.

10. 

    19 Jun 2025

    Introduction to John's Letters

    This episode introduces John's letters, surveying authorship, St. John's life, provenance, theological and ethical errors, dualism, docetism, Cerinthus, themes, and structure.

11. 

    19 Jun 2025

    Preface

    The host introduces the letters of John, highlighting key themes and inviting listeners to delve into a comprehensive Bible study.

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