Prepared by Bro. Ted Hodge Jr. (Shippensburg Bible School 2017) “That we may know him that is true” The Epistles of John Prepared by Bro. Ted Hodge Jr. (Shippensburg Bible School 2017)

Theme “that we may know him that is true” The epistles of John Class 5 Agenda “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (4:7-5:21) Love again (4:7-5:3) Dwell in him (4:12-16) Our Faith (5:4-20) Keep yourselves from idols (5:21) Theme “that we may know him that is true” The epistles of John

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

Some Practical Implications of Love (agape) for the Brethren 1. Choose to be with brethren (live close and attend lots) 2. Choose to strengthen people spiritually (conversations/example) 3. Choose to support ecclesial projects (lots of time – daily, weekly, yearly and resource/money) 4. Pray for those that need special help (spiritual/physical/emotional) 5. Be hospitable to all including visitors, widows, fatherless – (accommodations/meals/conversation) 6. Be mindful and support brethren outside ecclesia (individuals, ecclesias, isolation, needy, mission fields) 7. Be mindful of next generation (passing on the truth, not just your kids) 8. Got issues with someone, forget it or deal with it – love people independent of their appreciation or lack thereof

“remain”, “continue”, “abide” BDAG 71X in John’s writings (27X in epistles) 56X in the rest of the NT Dwell - “meno”

eternal life – we shall be like him 1:2,3:2,5:20 PROPITIATION Mercy Seat WORD word of life 1:1 PRAYER ask in his name 5:14-16 LIGHT God is light Walk in light 1:5, 7 IMMORTALITY eternal life – we shall be like him 1:2,3:2,5:20 PROPITIATION for our sins 2:2, 4:10 BLOOD blood of Jesus cleanseth us from all sin 1:7, 5:6,8 COVERING in Him purifieth himself 3:3 MANIFESTATION OFFERINGS love in deed 3:18 TABERNACLE dwell with Him and in Him 4:13 BAPTISM came by water 5:6,8 ANOINTING High Priest SACRIFICE laid down his life for us 3:16 SEPARATION love not the world 5:15 FELLOWSHIP with him 1:3-7 ADVOCATE help with sin 2:1

DWELL with Him and in Him Tabernacle DWELL with Him and in Him 4:13-16

Manifestation Tabernacle 4:13-16 MANIFESTATION of God 4:9

Courtyard Fence SEPARATION love not the world 2:15 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence SEPARATION love not the world 2:15

laid down his life for us Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar SACRIFICE laid down his life for us 3:16

Brazen Laver BAPTISM came by water 5:6,8 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver BAPTISM came by water 5:6,8

in Him purifieth himself Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins COVERING in Him purifieth himself 3:3

Lampstand LIGHT God is light Walk in light 1:5,7 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand LIGHT God is light Walk in light 1:5,7

Table of Shewbread FELLOWSHIP with him 1:3-7 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread FELLOWSHIP with him 1:3-7

Altar of Incense PRAYER ask in his name 5:14-16 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense PRAYER ask in his name 5:14-16

Ark of the Covenant WORD word of life 1:1 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant WORD word of life 1:1

blood of Jesus cleanseth us from all sin 1:7, 5:6,8 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood BLOOD blood of Jesus cleanseth us from all sin 1:7, 5:6,8

Mercy Seat PROPITIATION for our sins 2:2, 4:10 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood 1:7; 5:6,8 Mercy Seat PROPITIATION for our sins 2:2, 4:10

eternal life – we shall be like him Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood 1:7; 5:6,8 Mercy Seat 2:2, 4:10 Most Holy Place IMMORTALITY eternal life – we shall be like him 1:2; 3:2; 5:20

ANOINTING with the Word 2:20,27 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood 1:7; 5:6,8 Mercy Seat 2:2, 4:10 Most Holy Place 1:2; 3:2; 5:20 Anointing ANOINTING with the Word 2:20,27

High Priest ADVOCATE help with sin 2:1 Tabernacle 4:13-16 Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5,7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood 1:7; 5:6,8 Mercy Seat 2:2, 4:10 Most Holy Place 1:2; 3:2; 5:20 Anointing 2:20,27 High Priest ADVOCATE help with sin 2:1

Tabernacle Components Manifestation 4:9 Courtyard Fence 2:15 Brazen Altar 3:16 Brazen Laver 5:6,8 Covering of Skins 3:3 Lampstand 1:5, 7 Table of Shewbread 1:3-7 Altar of Incense 5:14-16 Ark of the Covenant 1:1 Sprinkling of Blood 1:7; 5:6, 8 Mercy Seat 2:2, 4:10 Most Holy Place 1:2; 3:2; 5:20 Anointing 2:20, 27 High Priest 2:1 Tabernacle Components

John’s Progressive Exposition on Love of God/Love of Brethren None occasion of stumbling 2:10 Love not the world 2:15 Hate brother – you are a murderer 3:15 Lay down life – see brothers need 3:16-17 No fear/torment 4:18 Commandments not grievous 5:3

“Eternal life which was with the Father” 1:2 LIGHT (phos) “God is light” 1:5 1:7; 2:8,9,10 LOVE (agape…) “God is love” 4:16 2:5-15 5X 3:1-23 9X 4:7-5:3 32X LIFE (zoe) “Eternal life which was with the Father” 1:2 1:1,2; 2:25; 3:14,15; 5:11, 12,13,16,20 John’s Formula Intellectual Moral Physical FAITH (peitho…) “This is the victory that overcometh the world, our faith” 3:19,23; 4:1,16; 5:1,4,5,10,13

Sin unto Death – 1 John 5 If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD Lev. 4:2 No offering for wilful sin Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be …be innocent from the great transgression. Ps. 19:13 Presumptuous – proud sin It is impossible…If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. Heb. 6:6 Fall away – turn on Christ For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, Heb. 10:26 Wilful Sin Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Matt. 12:32 Blasphemy

KNOW (ginosko) LIGHT (phos) LOVE (agape…) LIFE (zoe) “that we may know him that is true” 5:20 24 occurrences 2:3 – 5:20 LIGHT (phos) “God is light” 1:5 1:7; 2:8,9,10 LOVE (agape…) “God is love” 4:16 2:5-15 5X 3:1-23 9X 4:7-5:3 32X LIFE (zoe) “eternal life which was with the Father” 1:2 1:1,2; 2:25; 3:14,15; 5:11, 12,13,16,20 John’s Formula FAITH (peitho…) “this is the victory that overcometh the world, our faith” 3:19,23; 4:1,16; 5:1,4,5,10,13

SUMMARY: God first loved us and he is love; to dwell in him is to dwell in love. Our love for the brethren must be genuine such that we can approach God without the condemnation of our own conscience. Our love is matured when our minds are such that we live with a clear conscience, joyfully, without anxious worry, or torment regarding judgement to come. Our love is seen in keeping the commandments of God in a way that we do not see them as a burden. It is our faith that overcometh the world and giveth us the victory. We believe that we have eternal life in the Son of God who overcame by the spirit word, the waters of baptism and blood of a life poured out. We know him that is true and we are in him that is true by being in the Son who is the manifestation of the true God and eternal life. The whole world lieth in wickedness and so we are warned to keep ourselves from idols, our love is to be for God, His Son and the ecclesia. We must not love ourselves, our families, our money, our careers, the material world, the pleasures or anything else such that our love for God and His people are compromised.