These writings picture our walk with God - not just what we do, but who we are in light of His character. They also equip us with the confidence and perspective to resist any false teaching/teacher that would lead us away from fellowship with God.
For those who plan to join our study of
John's
letters, Jude and 2 Peter (and for any who want to study along with us outside of class) I've attached questions for our first lesson. Please know, I consider these questions as a supplement and offer them only as a study guide for your use. Your best preparation will be in reading and re-reading the biblical text.
For our first lesson (Sunday and Wednesday), we'll plan to consider the spiritual background in which
John's
letters are written and then consider his purpose in writing. This should help us read more from the perspective of the original audience and in turn help us apply these
lettersto our lives with greater accuracy and conviction.
These
letters are so rich and I'm very excited to meditate through them together with you this semester. Consider these samples to wet your appetite for study:
"Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is." (1 Jn. 3:2)
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." (1 Jn. 4:7)
Your brother,
Mike
2014 
