Who wrote the Epistles of John? They are not signed, but they appear to be connected to one another, and what we call John’s First Epistle seems to be related to the fourth Gospel of John in the New Testament.
THE AUTHOR…
The Author identifies himself as the disciples whom Jesus loved John 21:20-24.
He loves us all equally, not one above the other. Scripture points out others whom Jesus loved.
For example, the rich young ruler, and Barnabas whom Jesus loved.
Why do you think that John mentioned that Jesus loved him? Was it that John was more worthy of His love?
No, I believe that John was secure in His love and knowing that… gave him the confidence to walk in that love and acceptance despite what others thought about him.
Does God love you? Do you have to earn His love by your actions or your personality? Do your failures and mistakes cancel out His love? NO!!
Knowing that He loves you unconditionally should give you confidence to step out in faith amongst those who make themselves your enemies to fulfil your mission for Him.
THE TIMES OF GREAT PERSECUTION.
This was when John wrote these letters to a persecuted Church in the Diaspora. (when the people were being dispersed from their homeland into regions beyond).
These persecuted people were targeted by Annas, the High Priest, to bring them under his influence of Judaism.
THE END TIMES.
The letters were written in the context of the end times, which include the seasons of their lifetime and also moves into our lifetime, where the Beast, named the Anti-Christ, will appear. 1 John 2:18.
John sadly mentioned those who were once part of them but left in opposition to them.
They denied that Jesus was the ‘True Messiah” and denied the Father, too, according to,
1 John 2:22.
PROSPERITY TEACHING.
This was the beginning of the …
Hyper prosperity doctrine!
Where people experiencing poverty were judged according to their lack of finances as being their own fault, and refused to help them out of poverty. So they stopped supporting them in their plight.
These teachers exalted themselves and lorded it over the flock of God. If anyone protested, they were quickly removed from the Church and suffered great persecution.
Today, these false teachers preach that if you give into their ministry, God will bless you with the opportunity to own houses and land beyond your wildest hopes and dreams.
Sadly, your gifts are not always used for the Ministry but for their personal gain.
The principle of giving is correct, as God blesses the giver, but He only truly blesses the pure in heart. (Giving with a pure motive.)
The problem in John’s day was that they had rebelled against the teaching of Jesus. He loved the poor, the broken, the tax collector, and the beggar.
BLESSINGS ALWAYS FOLLOW SACRIFICE.
“He became poor, so we may become rich.”
Always seek the Lord’s will concerning your giving.
Give cheerfully.
Give sacrificially.
Give expecting nothing in return
Give as He gave.
Give thanks.
Give yourself.
Be Heavenly minded.
He loved all the outcasts of society and certainly taught us not to accumulate treasures on this Earth but to give to the poor.
Seek His Kingdom first.
TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH RICHES!
If you have been blessed with riches.
Rejoice in His bountiful blessings; don’t feel guilty.
Pray for Godly Wisdom to use what you own for His glory and honour.
Remember people with low incomes. Remember Israel.
Love the Lord with all of your heart ❤️, constantly reminding yourself that the love of money is the root of all evil.
TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE POOR!
If you are one of those who are living in poverty, it’s not your fault, but the socioeconomic conditions in which you were born. Or the neighbourhood in which you live. Your drug addict parents or other reasons that have stripped people of their rights resulting in their oppression.
Though there are those who have squandered their money on the lusts of the flesh and the pride of life. They reap what they sow.
Rejoice, God has the power to make you rich.
Don’t Blame God.
Dont be Envious.
Don’t copy the wicked.
Don’t enter into get rich schemes.
Don’t Gamble.
Don’t Steal.
Be Honest.
Ask for Wisdom.
Ask for Protection.
Obey the Word of God.
Step out in Faith and Give Thanks.
My God is a miracle working God. Ask Jesus to save you from sin, sickness and poverty. He loves you and desperately wants to save you.
He will lift you up out of the mirey clay and set your feet upon a rock…
THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS!!!
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