AUTHOR, JOHN THE APOSTLE. THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR: JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. John was the penman who was told to write these things for all to read. Four times the Author refers to himself simply as, JOHN. Chapter 1:1,4,9. Chapter 22:8. The reason being that he was so well known to his readers and his SpiritualContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF REVELATION.”
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1. THE BOOK OF REVELATION.
INTRODUCTION. Allow me to explain that these messages on Revelation are lengthy but of the utmost importance. Please read them slowly and carefully, and don’t skip through as you would a field of flowers; you will miss many a deep revelation that God has for you. One can never get too much of the WordContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF REVELATION.”
THE EPISTLE OF JUDE.
FIGHT FOR THE FAITH! Jude is the shortest book in the Bible, yet it is full of wisdom and instruction against false teachers. The writer calls himself, a bond servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, the one who wrote the Epistles of James, the brother of Jesus. He and James were sonsContinue reading “THE EPISTLE OF JUDE.”
4. THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN.
A FRIENDLY GREETING TO GAIUS. Who was GAIUS? The name GAIUS is a common name used in the Roman world, just as Tom Smith is a common name today. It is addressed not only to GAIUS but also to those who are hospitable to visiting Preachers, Missionaries, and Evangelists. GAIUS was honoured for his kindnessContinue reading “4. THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN.”
3. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN.
THE APOSTLE’S LETTER TO A MOTHER. The second Epistle of John is addressed to an, “ELECT LADY AND HER CHILDREN.” Some believe this lady and her children were members of a local church. I don’t think so, I believe this little letter is addressed to a Christian “mother” whose family was a part of theContinue reading “3. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN.”
2. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN.
TRUTH VERSES ERROR. Last week, we concentrated upon the area of riches and poverty in this First Epistle. Today, we concentrate on seven striking contrasts in this Epistle to distinguish Christian Truth from Error. When we know what is true, we can abide in it. The truth will set you free… if you have anContinue reading “2. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN.”
1. THE EPISTLES OF JOHN.
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. HeContinue reading “1. THE EPISTLES OF JOHN.”
1. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER.
THE AUTHOR, THE APOSTLE PETER. It was written just before his martyrdom. Peter requested that he be crucified upside down as he was unworthy to die as his master Jesus Christ. THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAITH. The faith that has been given to us must be added to, so it will grow into maturity. Eight thingsContinue reading “1. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER.”
1. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER.
LIVING HOPE, LIVING WORD, LIVING STONE. The Apostle Peter penned this book for those of the “Dispersion.” This was a common term for the thousands of Jews who lived during the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities recorded in the Old Testament. They were scattered all over the region, and Peter wanted to encourage them in theirContinue reading “1. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER.”
5. THE BOOK OF JAMES.
THE ROOT CAUSES OF IMPARTIALITY. Last week we learned the consequences of favouritism and are saddened thereby. Today, we will find some root causes of impartiality. EXTERNAL FOCUS. Often we can show favouritism because we focus our attention on the man and not upon God. We don’t want others to look at us and say,Continue reading “5. THE BOOK OF JAMES.”
Light in the Darkness! 