Lesson 3: 1 John 2:15-29

One of the notes in the Navarre Bible says that, "This passage covers one of the main themes in St. John's Letters--the fidelity of Christians being tested by heretics."

We must always be on guard against people who are trying to turn us on a different path than the Way of Jesus Christ.  The "anti-messiahs" among us aren't content in having their own ideas about God.  They often try to convince others of their same beliefs, and some can be very convincing.  Because we have been anointed, we have God's ways printed on our hearts.  It is upon us to be close to Him so that we know what those ways are. Then when we are confronted by others who choose not to pay heed to what has been put on their heart, we will know what is of God and what is not.

Here are my notes for this week's lesson:
Lesson 3: 1 John 2:15-29

Next week, October 11, we will discuss Lesson 4, which covers 1 John 3.
See you then!

Lesson 2: 1 John 2:3-14

There is a lot of repetition in this letter.
There is a lot of repetition in this letter.

Oh, how funny! Seriously though, there is, and we discussed the reasons that this is so.  This is a literary device that John did not invent and certainly one that continues to be used until now.  It serves a purpose.  So, it wasn't just that John was given an assignment to write an essay with a certain number of words, and he was padding.

If you would like to look over my notes for our meeting here is the link:
Lesson 2–1 John 2:3-14

Our next lesson, Lesson 3 will complete the rest of chapter two, 1 John 2:15-29.
See you then!