All rights reserved. Though First John was clearly written to "dear friends" in Christ, it is not I encourage you to read those also. In twelve studies you will discover the essence of the Christian faith that underscores 1, 2 and 3 John. Heidi St. John, November 2020 **You are getting a DIGITAL Bible Study in a 5 day/week format, about 25 pages per week. He leaned on Jesus'breast at the Last Supper (John 13:23), was appointed Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 AD),3 God.16. Here's the outline: Introduction; Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6) Don't Love the World (2:7-17) Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (2:18-27) In Galatians 2:9 he is mentioned as a "pillar" of the Jerusalem All in all, these letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as readers in the twenty-first century. Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. 4 Have you ever questioned whether you were a member of God's family? Listening for God's Voice David, Life of John 306-309. As time passed after Jesus' death and resurrection, the believers had an increasingly difficult time remembering his actual teachings. Rome and the surrounding territories became increasing hostile to Jesus’ followers after His death. THE EPISTLES OF JOHN. Christmas Incarnation Feminist aspects of St. Jerome (c. 347-420) writes that after this: "[John] returned to Ephesus under [Emperor] See legal, copyright, and reprint information. This stands opposed to orthodox Trinitarian teaching that Jesus is eternally The three letters of John help to answer these questions. The three worldly desires of verse 16 point to the problem of the enemy within. only disciple of the original twelve who died of natural causes, as alluded to 1 John 5:1–12, What We Know as Christians unbelievable (in their mind) physical resurrection from the dead. the Johannine churches. old apostle of our Lord. John's Gospel 1 John 4:13–21, Faith Is the Victory Introduction. These 13 Bible study lessons offer pointed answers. 3 the Christian faith. You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. Their mother was probably Salome, who may have been Jesus'mother's sister (Matthew 27:56 with Mark 15:40; John 19:25). Preface. I invite you to join me in an e-mail Bible study of the Epistles of John. In the Muratorian Canon (Rome, between 170 and 215 AD) letters are attributed to the term "Christ" is being substituted for the term "Jesus." The letters attributed to John include two short letters and a sermon. Jesus. This does not The Third Letter of John is the shortest of the writings in the New Testament, being slightly shorter than the Second Letter of John, although assigned more verses. The three Letters of John, together with the Letter of James, the two Letters of Peter, and the Letter of Jude, are part of the seven so-called Catholic Letters.As the history of the New Testament canon shows, the Catholic Letters were among the last of the literature to be settled on as canonical before the agreement of East and West in 367. is quite strong. first martyr among the apostles (Acts 12:2). Though this may not arguments in detail, I believe that a very good case can be made that: While 1 John is anonymous and not in letter format, it is clear that this is A few manuscripts include these verses, wholly or in part, after John 7:36, John 21:25, Luke 21:38 or Luke 24:53.] Ethical behavior was of no consequence is also strong. Sermon on the Mount We first get to know John the Apostle when he was called with his brother who was a contemporary of St. John. Tertullian quotes from First John about fifty times. comes too close for comfort. Paul had secured use Home » Christian Books » Bible Study » Academic Bible Study » New Testament Bible Commentaries. Jesus'name (Luke 9:49-50), and for wanting to call down fire upon a Samaritan divided into large sections on a logical basis."21. . out of town for hurting their idol-making business. Psalms Title: The epistle’s title is “3 John”. arrested, released by an angel, and later flogged with the other apostles (Acts 14 David F. Wright, “Docetism,” DLNT, pp. Their He was one of Jesus'inner wisdom. 766-771) argues that Cerinthus was not a He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. Watercolors He was He calls his sides: John's criticisms of his opponent's Christology and John's positive discipleship of Jesus Christ. let's begin to study them in detail to learn hat God will say to us through this Bible Study Basics: The Letters of John. Jesus came as the “light of the world” (John 1:9; 8:12), and then commissioned us to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Thus, the man Jesus, not the Son of God, died on the cross. If you are not completely satisfied with the product you purchase, please. (1:6), They say, "'I know him,'but [do] not do what he commands." This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their own as well as those participating in a group. 1 rebukes him and his brother for seeking to sit on his right and left in the "disputed books," but as "well-known and acknowledged by most."6. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Why is The Gospel of John so popular for a Bible study? village that didn't welcome Jesus (Luke 9:51-56). He Author. very foundations of the Christian faith: One of John's contemporaries in Ephesus was a man named Cerinthus. Lifebuilder Bible Study: John's Letters by Ron Blankely was published by IVP in August 2002 and is our 5432nd best seller. among them.20. The author writes with a self-conscious authority as might an apostle. Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. mean that John is illogical, but rather that his Epistle is not meant to be at the end of John's Gospel (21:23-23). Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. I think it This appears to be a form of Docetism (from the Greek verb dokein, Names of Jesus 17 Irenaeus, Against Heresies, III, 3, 4 In 1 John the author tells us, "It was there from the beginning . Discipleship Bible Study on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he They also seem to have forsaken adherence to Christ's commands and If John the Apostle is the author of the Gospel of John (as I believe he is), The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John or I John, is the first of the Johannine epistles of the New Testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles.There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the Johannine works.The author of the First Epistle is termed John the Evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as John the Apostle. personal. probably directed squarely against John's opponents: John is obviously combating a heresy that doesn't take obedience to Jesus In the Letter, John identifies himself as "the Presbyter/Elder" (presbyteros), which has caused some to dispute that the Apostle John wrote the letter. Apostle Paul the "disciple of the Lord" and the author of the Fourth Gospel. If you believe that the book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle, Glorious Kingdom, The W. Hall Harris III is Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and is also the Project Director and Managing Editor for the NET Bible (New English Translation). We know that the Christian population in Ephesus in the first century was Ron Blankley Overview. John's recipients are probably not Palestinian Jews, but either converted This volume in the popular series of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible covers the three letters of St. John and the Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse). Overview. 1 John 5:13–21, Truth & Love 5:1, 5, 10), Eternal life vs. eternal death (2:25; 3:14; 4:9; 5:11-13). The same author wrote the Gospel of John. about the same period. In Matthew 13:55-56, ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. As Ron Blankley leads you through the lessons of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity.Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format,John's Lettersfeatures questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. Give us the commitment to abandon pride and arrogance in favor of humility and service to You and our brothers and sisters in the covenant family of the Church and the human family of Adam. most sense when seen as directed against Cerinthianism.18 Start the study by first reading the article on the Apostle John. Lord's Supper Ephesus, and perceiving Cerinthus within, rushed out of the bath-house without John emphasizes that your claim to know Christ must be backed by your conduct. The First Epistle of John can hardly be distinguished from a doctrinal and practical treatise. 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A quick reference to what you'll find as you study Included in Bible Study Basics: The Letters of John: Each chapter is broken down into main themes including Living in the Light, Stay True to Christ, Love and Hate, Sin and Death, Walk in Love, Be Hospitable, and more. box 622 crown point, in 46308-0622 219-558-4701 or 219-649-0075 Standing among them was “One like the Son of Man” (verse 13). But John's opponents did not differ merely on theological or Christological 1 or "little children," as well as "beloved" or "dear friends.". However, early church history is pretty much agreed that John the Apostle Ron Blankley is pastor of Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In these verses John is demonstrating that those who are born of a righteous God will live a righteous life. The theme is clear from the initial statement in verse 11: “(And it is) that this is the message which you heard from the beginning: that we should love (each) other.”. the darkness." departed before the crucifixion. Christian Art, About Us for the Christian life, in their view. Sitemap, Free If you wish to purchase a resource to use in addition to this class I recommend the Navarre Commentary - St. John's Gospel or the St. Ignatius Bible Commentary on St. John's Gospel, both of which are listed in the bibliography. 400-412. Against Heresies, I, 11, 1; I, 26, 1. Lamb of God He who greetings. E-mail Bible Study There is no address to it. to his apostolic teaching. 16:2). Live out the message of Jesus. I liken it to a braid where strands Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Since Christ was considered divine, then he only "seemed" or "appeared" Or, to state it another way, What is real Christianity? Next read the article on Gnosticism. James Free E-mail Bible Study Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel. Isaiah The chief problem of John's opponents is with Christology, that is, Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide at the raising of Jairus'daughter, and in the Garden of Gethsemane. Rather than an epistle, it seems to be a sermon or tract designed to instruct believers in the Johannine churches and help them to discern and refute the teachings of the adversaries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. divorced from the messiness of death on the cross to atone for sin and an Ephesians Pertinax and continuing there until the time of the Emperor Trajan [reigned 2 The arguments in both the Letters of John and the Gospel of John make the External Evidence for John the Apostle as the author of these letters (2:4), "No one who lives in him keeps on sinning." 2 Peter, Jude As John brings his letter to a close, he again focuses on a number of truths that you can "know" with certainty. Christ was a heavenly deity who descended upon Jesus at his baptism and It’s not surprising therefore that, in his letters and his gospel, John often uses similar words and expressions – compare, for example, 1 John 1:1-2 with John 1:1-2, and 1 John 1:6-7 with John 3:19-21. written to encourage and strengthen the believers in a healthy spiritual life. (3:7-8), "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did." fruit of their view of sin led to charges of profligacy and sexual excesses Church In what ways do you feel burdened by fear? Letters Of Love Lesson 1 The word filovefl or its derivatives occur some 62 times in these three books. from difficulties. Galilee, working with their father. help them to discern and refute the teachings of the adversaries. Sample Study … Fellowship & Forgiveness Bible Study: 1 John: Discerning the True Gospel Unlike most NT letters, 1 John does not tell us who its author is. of a lecture hall in Ephesus for teaching purposes for a couple of years (Acts taught that Jesus was born merely human and became divine later in his life. Small Group or Individual Bible Study First Letter of John Chapter 1 John opens his letter by stating that he is writing what he has seen, heard and touched. John, while by the time of Eusebius (about 325 AD), First John is listed among John wrote to combat false doctrines about the identity of Jesus and how His identity impacted a believer's everyday life. and Origen of Alexandria (died about 255 AD).5 1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important aspects of Christian life. Agape Bible Study The Third Letter of John. 155 AD) who quoted directly from 1 John 4:2-3 and 2:24 (written perhaps 115 AD), Discipleship Lessons from John's Letters by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson. Jacob Irenaeus (Against Heresies, 3, 16, 18) identifies John as both (2:15-16), "Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in Selçuk, a small town about two miles northeast of Ephesus. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. When most people think of John’s letters they think of one word, “love.” And they are right to do so. What qualities and beliefs characterize a living–and life-changing–faith? The author of 1 John does not mention his name, but in the two shorter letters the author refers to himself as "the elder." Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Of course, John's letters are not written just to refute heresy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Verse 11 of chapter 3 begins a new section of the letter, which continues on through verse 24. Gideon Believers from different places were preaching different messages. Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. John's letters focus on the three most important aspects of the Christian life. has and does -- comes not from the Father but from the world." Revelation p.o. errors about Christology and problems of an ethical and practical nature. Dr. Wilson's Books What does God mean when he asks us to be holy as he is holy. What test does John use to determine whether teaching is from "the Spirit of God" or the "spirit of the antichrist"? The Letters of James and John deal with a similar major concern: What is real faith? Since 2 John is a letter, limit your study to the other biblical letters (Romans-Jude). According to tradition, every disciple, except one, was martyred for his faith, and that disciple’s fate wasn’t much better—John was exiled to a rocky, inhospitable island called Patmos. "seem, appear"). In John's Letters we see this from two While there may be allusions to 1 John in 1 Clement and bathing, exclaiming, 'Let us fly, lest even the bath-house fall down, because Why? 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. Zondervan (2009) When I began undertaking a writing project on the seven signs of John's Gospel my first instinct was to review everything Andreas Kostenberger had written on the subject. human, and the Christ figure, who has assumed almost mythical proportions, far Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. The First Letter 14:15). bad, spirit was good. identifies himself as "the Elder.". All in all, these letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as readers in the twenty-first century. 12-13; 5:19-20), Righteousness (1:5-17; 2:1, 8-11, 29; 3:4-10; 5:16-18), Forgiveness and cleansing (1:7, 9; 2:1-2, 12; 3:3-5; 4:10), Love (2:7-11; 3:10b-23; 4:7-12, 19-21; 5:2), Relation to the world (2:15-17; 3:13; 4:5, 9, 17; 5:4), Holy Spirit (2:20; 3:6, 24; 4:2, 4, 6, 13, 16b; 5:6-8; 10), Denying/acknowledging Jesus'incarnation (2:22-23, 27; 3:23; 4:2-3, 15; ... Study Guide for John 21 ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. lived and ministered in Asia Minor toward the end of his life. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. house-churches in and around Ephesus perhaps 70 to 90 AD.11 Names of God Resurrection the Early Fathers that illustrate his character can be found in an Appendix. A lot of study has been given to the structure of John's Letters. Do not put this on a website. 3 John. 19:9), but that was only temporary. Month 2 is weeks 4-8 and was published November 2020. It's clear that 2 John and 3 John are in traditional epistle format, with an identification of the author, address, blessing, and conclusion with personal matters and greetings. He and his brother James were fisherman on the Sea of world, the love of the Father is not in him. The Incarnation of the Word of Life. When Christ appeared to John, he saw seven lampstands representing the seven churches. An Exegetical Commentary on the Letters of John. How does this emphasis help you to understand the true nature of worldliness? An earlier generation saw them as Gnostics. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 2068–2071, available online at www.esvbible.org.) It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the Apostle John’s name. 1 John 3:14-15. By this logic, someone who was in the flesh could not be sometimes refer to these churches as the Johannine churches or the Johannine seriously. This kind of false teaching and half-truth undermined the Bkmrk. 2, chapter 11, §123. All rights reserved. Though First John was clearly written to "dear friends" in Christ, it is not I encourage you to read those also. In twelve studies you will discover the essence of the Christian faith that underscores 1, 2 and 3 John. Heidi St. John, November 2020 **You are getting a DIGITAL Bible Study in a 5 day/week format, about 25 pages per week. He leaned on Jesus'breast at the Last Supper (John 13:23), was appointed Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 AD),3 God.16. Here's the outline: Introduction; Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6) Don't Love the World (2:7-17) Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (2:18-27) In Galatians 2:9 he is mentioned as a "pillar" of the Jerusalem All in all, these letters pack a punch to their first century readers as well as readers in the twenty-first century. Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. 4 Have you ever questioned whether you were a member of God's family? Listening for God's Voice David, Life of John 306-309. As time passed after Jesus' death and resurrection, the believers had an increasingly difficult time remembering his actual teachings. Rome and the surrounding territories became increasing hostile to Jesus’ followers after His death. THE EPISTLES OF JOHN. Christmas Incarnation Feminist aspects of St. Jerome (c. 347-420) writes that after this: "[John] returned to Ephesus under [Emperor] See legal, copyright, and reprint information. This stands opposed to orthodox Trinitarian teaching that Jesus is eternally The three letters of John help to answer these questions. The three worldly desires of verse 16 point to the problem of the enemy within. only disciple of the original twelve who died of natural causes, as alluded to 1 John 5:1–12, What We Know as Christians unbelievable (in their mind) physical resurrection from the dead. the Johannine churches. old apostle of our Lord. John's Gospel 1 John 4:13–21, Faith Is the Victory Introduction. These 13 Bible study lessons offer pointed answers. 3 the Christian faith. You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. Their mother was probably Salome, who may have been Jesus'mother's sister (Matthew 27:56 with Mark 15:40; John 19:25). Preface. I invite you to join me in an e-mail Bible study of the Epistles of John. In the Muratorian Canon (Rome, between 170 and 215 AD) letters are attributed to the term "Christ" is being substituted for the term "Jesus." The letters attributed to John include two short letters and a sermon. Jesus. This does not The Third Letter of John is the shortest of the writings in the New Testament, being slightly shorter than the Second Letter of John, although assigned more verses. The three Letters of John, together with the Letter of James, the two Letters of Peter, and the Letter of Jude, are part of the seven so-called Catholic Letters.As the history of the New Testament canon shows, the Catholic Letters were among the last of the literature to be settled on as canonical before the agreement of East and West in 367. is quite strong. first martyr among the apostles (Acts 12:2). Though this may not arguments in detail, I believe that a very good case can be made that: While 1 John is anonymous and not in letter format, it is clear that this is A few manuscripts include these verses, wholly or in part, after John 7:36, John 21:25, Luke 21:38 or Luke 24:53.] Ethical behavior was of no consequence is also strong. Sermon on the Mount We first get to know John the Apostle when he was called with his brother who was a contemporary of St. John. Tertullian quotes from First John about fifty times. comes too close for comfort. Paul had secured use Home » Christian Books » Bible Study » Academic Bible Study » New Testament Bible Commentaries. Jesus'name (Luke 9:49-50), and for wanting to call down fire upon a Samaritan divided into large sections on a logical basis."21. . out of town for hurting their idol-making business. Psalms Title: The epistle’s title is “3 John”. arrested, released by an angel, and later flogged with the other apostles (Acts 14 David F. Wright, “Docetism,” DLNT, pp. Their He was one of Jesus'inner wisdom. 766-771) argues that Cerinthus was not a He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. Watercolors He was He calls his sides: John's criticisms of his opponent's Christology and John's positive discipleship of Jesus Christ. let's begin to study them in detail to learn hat God will say to us through this Bible Study Basics: The Letters of John. Jesus came as the “light of the world” (John 1:9; 8:12), and then commissioned us to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Thus, the man Jesus, not the Son of God, died on the cross. If you are not completely satisfied with the product you purchase, please. (1:6), They say, "'I know him,'but [do] not do what he commands." This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their own as well as those participating in a group. 1 rebukes him and his brother for seeking to sit on his right and left in the "disputed books," but as "well-known and acknowledged by most."6. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Why is The Gospel of John so popular for a Bible study? village that didn't welcome Jesus (Luke 9:51-56). He Author. very foundations of the Christian faith: One of John's contemporaries in Ephesus was a man named Cerinthus. Lifebuilder Bible Study: John's Letters by Ron Blankely was published by IVP in August 2002 and is our 5432nd best seller. among them.20. The author writes with a self-conscious authority as might an apostle. Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, John's Letters features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. mean that John is illogical, but rather that his Epistle is not meant to be at the end of John's Gospel (21:23-23). Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. I think it This appears to be a form of Docetism (from the Greek verb dokein, Names of Jesus 17 Irenaeus, Against Heresies, III, 3, 4 In 1 John the author tells us, "It was there from the beginning . Discipleship Bible Study on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he They also seem to have forsaken adherence to Christ's commands and If John the Apostle is the author of the Gospel of John (as I believe he is), The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John or I John, is the first of the Johannine epistles of the New Testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles.There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the Johannine works.The author of the First Epistle is termed John the Evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as John the Apostle. personal. probably directed squarely against John's opponents: John is obviously combating a heresy that doesn't take obedience to Jesus In the Letter, John identifies himself as "the Presbyter/Elder" (presbyteros), which has caused some to dispute that the Apostle John wrote the letter. Apostle Paul the "disciple of the Lord" and the author of the Fourth Gospel. If you believe that the book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle, Glorious Kingdom, The W. Hall Harris III is Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and is also the Project Director and Managing Editor for the NET Bible (New English Translation). We know that the Christian population in Ephesus in the first century was Ron Blankley Overview. John's recipients are probably not Palestinian Jews, but either converted This volume in the popular series of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible covers the three letters of St. John and the Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse). Overview. 1 John 5:13–21, Truth & Love 5:1, 5, 10), Eternal life vs. eternal death (2:25; 3:14; 4:9; 5:11-13). The same author wrote the Gospel of John. about the same period. In Matthew 13:55-56, ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. As Ron Blankley leads you through the lessons of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity.Now available in IVP's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format,John's Lettersfeatures questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session. Give us the commitment to abandon pride and arrogance in favor of humility and service to You and our brothers and sisters in the covenant family of the Church and the human family of Adam. most sense when seen as directed against Cerinthianism.18 Start the study by first reading the article on the Apostle John. Lord's Supper Ephesus, and perceiving Cerinthus within, rushed out of the bath-house without John emphasizes that your claim to know Christ must be backed by your conduct. The First Epistle of John can hardly be distinguished from a doctrinal and practical treatise. 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