Our last blog
was “WHAT WOULD A FISHERMAN KNOW?” so we continue looking at John’s first
epistle and move into chapter 2…
Like an old
man giving his family a few home truths, John has a message for all, especially for you young guys but even for the
children (teknion)!...
Don’t sin (3rd test) but if
we do, Jesus Christ is our parakletos (like
an attorney) as well as being the atonement for our sins - not just for us,
no...for the sins of the whole world!
Here
comes the 4th test: obedience and what
is behind it all? The love of God – a message all you brethren need to hear
because the 5th test is love
for my brother – not hate! (the 3rd contrast)
(Notice old man John really sees things black or white – no
in-betweens for him!)
Don’t forget
kids, your sins are forgiven you...!
In
fact he’s going to wrap up this homily by warning the whole family to be ready
for Jesus’ return – just as if they were children waiting for daddy to come
home.
Twice he reminds you that: you have known Him that is from the beginning.
How could you ever forget
meeting Jesus personally?...even if it was all those years ago.
Now...the message
for young men?
Yes, you have overcome the wicked one but wait… I’ve got more to say…
Watch out!...Love the world and the love of the Father is not in you. The world beckons
with its pride, passion & porn.
Hang on,
what about the 'teenagers' (paidion)?
John has a special message for those in the ‘last days’ with anti-Christ
looming on the horizon…so let’s take a closer look…NEXT:
http://hotspuds.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/anti-christ-jew.html
Well that puts paid to Calvinism claiming that Jesus only died to save those specially chosen!
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