The e-book version is available for purchase below. The paperback
version is
available from Amazon and other online booksellers.
First, Second, and Third John, sometimes called the
Epistles or Letters of John, are like trail mix -- concentrated, chewy, and
nutritious. As I teach God's Word, I find myself returning again and again to
First John.
When John writes these letters he is an elderly man. When
he was young, he was Jesus'"beloved disciple."Now, when he is old, he is
passing on the faith he learned at Jesus'feet.
He writes with great affection, but that doesn't mean he is
soft. In these letters he:
Refutes enemies of Christ who are
spreading false and dangerous doctrine.
Challenges believers to reject darkness
and live in the light.
Calls for righteous living and assures
believers of the forgiveness of God.
Proclaims love as the greatest commandment
of Christ our Lord Jesus Christ.
These letters pack a punch to their first century readers
as well as to readers in the twenty-first century.
This 152-page book provides the basis for studying 1, 2, and 3 John in eight lessons.
Each lesson contains 4 to 5 probing discussion questions designed to prompt personal
reflection as well as discussion in Sunday school classes and small groups. The
material is easily digestible for preparation for teachers and pastors preparing
sermons or lessons.
Table of Contents
Preface
3
Introduction
to John's Letters
15
1.
Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-2:6)
25
2.
Don't Love the World (1 John 2:7-17)
39
3.
Antichrists, Anointing, and Abiding (1 John 2:18-27)
48
4.
Sin Is Lawlessness (1 John 2:28-3:10)
57
5.
Love in Action (1 John 3:11-24)
72
6.
God Is Love (1 John 4:1-21)
83
7.
God's Testimony Regarding Jesus (1 John 5:1-21)
97
8.
Walking in Love (2 and 3 John)
116
Epilogue
135
Appendix
1. Lesson Handouts
138
Appendix
2. Stories about John from the Church Fathers
The book is available in paperback and e-book formats.
Paperback format must be ordered through Amazon.com
and other online booksellers. You may also ask your local bookstore to order
it. The paperback book has 152 pages and is 7.5" x 9.25". List price
for the book is USD $14.95. ISBN 0981972136 (978-0-9819721-3-8).
Available on Amazon approximately November 15,
2009.
joyfulheart.com
Christmas Incarnation
