By Larry Ray Hafley John’s letters were not written to prove, predict, or prophesy the possibility of apostasy. They were written that the joy of those in fellowship with God “may be full” (1 Jn. 1:4). Further, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye …
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The Spirit of Diotrophes
By Dick Blackford I wrote something to the church; but Diotrophes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, neither does he himself receive …
2 John: “Whosoever Transgresseth ” (2)
By Ron Halbrook Some Application The applications which follow are not meant to be in order of importance, but are simply designed to show how rich and useful 2 John is for us today. This study is not exhaustive and the diligent student will think of other important applications. 1. As goes the home, so goes …
1 John 3:4-10 (3) Children of God Vs. Children of the Devil (vv. 8-10)
By Johnny Stringer John says, “He that committeth sin is of the devil” (v. 8). Like the verbs used in verse 6 and discussed in article no. 2, the verb used here denotes habitual action. Hence, John has reference, not to one who commits an occasional act of sin and then penitently seeks God’s pardon, but …
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