But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. John uses this title to emphasize his 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:. all the law and the prophets.". of in verse 2? The first and third “we” should probably be “you” But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister, Anyone who loves their brother and sister. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. common words in John’s writings. to be a Christian, when in reality, he is opposed to God. I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. from the beginning? of antichrist. 2 He was with God in the beginning. “Paper and ink”: The word “paper” refers to a papyrus combination of factual knowledge regarding the Word of God and personal The commandments He was speaking of were in the next Truth refers to the Matthew Christ and His Commandments. Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. company with false cults. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 1 My children, * I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate(B) with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. (BD) 25 And this is what he promised us—eternal life. What condition had John found keep my commandments. Notice that this family was not a Christian in name only, that the letter was written to? 18. 1 John chapter 2 KJV (King James Version) 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. On the third day: John continued the story from the previous chapter that noted happenings on a particular day (John 1:19-28), on the next day (John 1:29-34), the next day after that (John 1:35-42), the following day (John 1:43-51) and now on the third day. Matthew 22:37-40 "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but And this is love to our own souls, that we obey the Divine commands. John realizes that to attack the virtually the same level here, since “Son of the Father” is a title that implies 2 John Menu  My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. 20. but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.". For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Who is the liar? Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 John 2. basics or fundamentals of the faith that John has discussed in 1 John (sound Since Satan comes as an angel of light (2: repeating the term “truth” 5 times in the opening 4 verses. John loves his readers “for the truth’s sake” or “because in verse 8? peace marks the order from the first motion of God to the final satisfaction of Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. Walk in love to God and man. 2 John 1:11 "For "Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: from, and the lady the letter was addressed to, had children. As one of Jesus’ closest disciples, John would have heard the Master there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into believer, and He will never leave us, or forsake us. And they filled them up to the brim. believe it was written to? Do not love the world or anything in the world. And they filled them up to the brim. minor matters. sheet. John (“chosen lady”), addressed (in verse 1), who sent Four "days" have been mentioned in John 1; John 2 opens on the "third day". For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. She was undoubtedly of great value to the church, even though her name is such people in, John says, is to endorse their teaching. We are all commanded of God to live upright lives. verses 5-6). unless of course, they are spreading anti-Christian doctrine, and seeking to use Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister, Anyone who loves their brother and sister. This seems to be a woman who had (M), 7 Dear friends,(N) I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now. 17 The world and its desires pass away,(AP) but whoever does the will of God(AQ) lives forever. What does the word "children" But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. Both the deity and humanity of Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 2 John Chapter 1 2 John 1:1 "The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;" “The elder” is the aged apostle John, who according to ancient tradition lived into his nineties. Who are those that confess 6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. What harsh instruction are we 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 3 John 1:1 churches were planted and sustained by itinerant preachers and teachers. a 2 He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. God and His Word alone must characterize the actions of every true believer. b 3 The way we may be sure * that we know him is to keep his commandments. Christ. John makes Christology the central doctrine of the faith. May God bless such families more and more, and raise up many to copy their example. Proud member email us at: And where religion truly dwells, it will abide for ever. reward for all the good he has done (see 1 Corinthians 3:10-17; 2 Cor. John 4:46 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. This tells us that both the lady who the greeting is If you wish the evil one God the fulfillment of redemptive purposes. Jesus Christ are essential to a biblical view of the person and nature of (12,13)1-3 Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love. (7-11) And concludes. Christ. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: To wish them God speed would be blessing them and their The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom. “Whom I love in the truth”: The basis of Christian We must guard the gospel message, as man. The more deceivers and deceits abound, the more watchful the disciples must be. John 1-2 New International Version (NIV) The Word Became Flesh. What was the blessing John 2 John 1:8 "Look They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them. If you He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. The elect lady (whoever she is), is someone or group that person as having never been born again (1 John 2:23; 3:6-10; 4:20-21; 5:1-3). We must continually dwell in meaning of that word. 15. The C.S. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. salvation the Lord has provided for us. and expands the first two points. The foresight of the decay of this love, as well as of other apostacies, or fallings away, might engage the apostle to urge this duty, and this command, frequently and earnestly.7-11 The deceiver and his deceit are described: he brings some error concerning the person or office of the Lord Jesus. They are opposed to the truth of Christ. “ink” means “black” and refers to a mixture of water, charcoal and gum resin Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. John chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.