Second John Lesson 3 Love Limits: Loving in Truth and Loyalty to Truth Antioch Christian Fellowship Spring 2012 Rev. Christopher J. Respass.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Why we believe there is only one church Why we believe there is only one church.

Advertisements

No. 1 God and man are in fellowship Genesis 3:8--.

1.Gospel is a Redemptive Message 2.The Distinction in Individual & Church 3.History of the Social Gospel Movement 4.What Builds Faith, Edifies, & Causes.

Back To The Bible Concerning Our Knowledge Of Gods Word By Willie Alvarenga.

DEFINING DOCTRINE A introductory lesson By Rolan Monje.

Loving the way Jesus loves – heaven is a world of love 1Cor.13: Spiritual gifts are needed now Paul is not devaluing spiritual gifts. He is showing.

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32.

Author: James Poitras Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere!

“Therefore Be Imitators Of God As Dear Children” Ephesians 5:1

Loving as Jesus loves – love is essential 1 Cor.13:1-3

Journey With Jesus Making Disciples Through The Sunday School.

God Shut the Door! Genesis 7:16. Longsuffering of God 1 Peter 3:20 Gen 6:5, 9-12, 22 When Noah and his family entered the ark, God shut the door! Gen.

Brother or Sister in Christ

1 Stay the Course 1 Timothy 1:18-20 This is War!! Responsibility beyond Timothy Responsibility within Timothy Given over to Satan.

Preparing & Preaching Gospel Sermons

Part 22: Faith in Gods Word Acts 17 v Steve Petch Sunday 5 th May 2013.

Called to walk before God as willing and faithful servants… as Abraham was called to a new place and to trust in the Lord. Called to go God’s Way,

The Temptations of Satan. Introduction In tempting Jesus in the wilderness, (Matt. 4:1-11), Satan’s approach was consistent with his earlier Edenic enticements.

“We Know” (1 John) The Christian’s Assurance. 2 DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE? 1Jo 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears,

The Son of God Gal 4:4 “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his son, made of a woman, made (born) under the law”

“They Have Taken Away My Lord” Jn.20:13. Mary wrongly believed... Jesus was still dead and would stay dead Best she could do for Him: prepare body “They”

Where Jesus Is John 14:1-6 Philippians 1: Where Christ Is Peace is found in absolute trust, 14:1 His word and work is the basis for our faith, 14:2-3.

2 Timothy 3: Man believes the Bible is lacking Abundance of Human Creeds –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist Acceptance of Modern Revelations.

God dwells –On high – Psa. 113:5 –In His holy hill – Psa. 15:1 –In the heavens (high & above all) – Psa. 123:1 Yet, He is not far from us! – Acts 17:27.

Making the Most of Today James 4: Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell,

Is The Bible A Sufficient Guide In Religion ?. 2 Timothy 3: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for.

Flee from Idolatry and Drink from the Rock 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 14 Pastor Matt Zwitt November 13, 2011.

What is Walking with God?

“Stop trying to make it to heaven!” John 6:25-29.

Parkview church of Christ A “Testing” People A “loving” People I John 4 God demands both!

Attitudes and actions that garner God’s blessings.

“Within the one Being that is God, there exists eternally three coequal and coeternal persons, namely, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” The Trinity.

Does it matter with which church we have fellowship? May we extend fellowship to all churches? What enables or prevents us from having fellowship with.

Acts 4:33 Romans 15:20:21 Acts 4:33 Romans 15:20:21.

The Holy Spirit Lesson Eight False Doctrines Regarding the Holy Spirit.

Church of the Living God, PGT Doctrine Lesson Subject Scripture Setting I Timothy 3:15 Psalms 119:105 What is “Doctrine” Doctrine is described as ; a particular.

State of the Church Ephesians 4: The State of The Union  Annual message given by President  State of Union & challenge for future.

VISION STATEMENT Jesus For All People exist to glorify God by Extending and Expanding the Kingdom of God through Planting multi-racial, multi-lingual,

First John Lesson 15: God’s Testimony Concerning Jesus Antioch Christian Fellowship Spring 2012 Rev. Christopher J. Respass.

SENT: Abide, Dwell, Remain. John 15: I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He.

Arguments from Denominationalists. 1 Cor. 1:10 – all speak same thing Today we have 100’s of different religious denominations. “Invisible church” “Christendom”

“Instruction, that which is taught” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 “Instruction, that which is taught” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 DOES DOCTRINE MATTER?

Diane Avenue Church of Christ John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish.

HOW DO WE KNOW THAT WE KNOW? The First Epistle of John.

Does Doctrine Matter? (2) 2 John Sound Doctrine Matters! Comes from God the Father…Son… Holy Spirit…Apostles…ScripturesComes from God the Father…Son…

What is Church Membership?. “I Am a Church Member” “I Am a Church Member” What is church? knowing, growing, going and connecting in purpose. The church.

The Book of Acts What is the Church? Why does it exist? What should it do?

Second John Lesson 1: Living in the Truth: unities and indwells Antioch Christian Fellowship Spring 2012 Rev. Christopher J. Respass.

What Do Demons Believe?.

2 JOHN Watch out for “The Antichrist”!. THE LETTER One of only 4 one-chapter books in the NT Unlike 1 John, clearly in letter form (vs 1-3 & 13) “The.

God Manifested in Us! 1 John 4:12 People do not see God. ________________________________ If we love one another, they see God in us!

Much of theology is a blending of philosophy and religion. Theologians interpret scriptures in the light of what they already believe, rather than in.

The 7, “I am” statements of Christ: 1.“I am the resurrection and the life.” Bring new life 2. “I am the bread of life.” Satisfy my longings.

God’s Promise of Eternal Life September 13. What have you heard? What products or activities promise to increase our lifespan? How would you like to live.

Growing Youth God’s Way: Raising Youth in the Church of God Daniel Chan 2014 Bay Area Bible Conference.

Lesson 21: 1-3 John & Jude Antioch Bible Institute Spring/Summer 2014 Rev. Christopher J. Respass.

1 Two Important Questions John 7:11-18 Who is Jesus Christ? Is Jesus’ Teaching True?

A Growing Fellowship January 29, Disciple Defined: A Disciple of Christ is someone who responds in faith and obedience to the gracious call to follow.

The critical aspects of Salvation: The Need for salvation: SIN (Genesis 3, Galatians 3, Romans 3, Isaiah 59:2, Revelation 20) The Source of salvation:

A Kingdom Focused Church. A Kingdom-Focused Church Practices are many, principles are few; Practices often change, principles never do.

Lesson 50. What does God teach us about receiving Holy Communion?

Lesson #44 The 3 rd Article The Visible Christian Church.

New Testament Survey: The Book of 2 John “THE ELDER, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have.

Identity Windsor Baptist Church is a family of God for all generations.

I. His Loyalty to Truth. He was faithful to Scripture (Gal. 4:4-5).He was faithful to Scripture (Gal. 4:4-5). He came to bring the truth (John 1:15-17).He.

Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Sunday, May 11, 2008.

A CHURCH THAT LIVES IN BIBLICAL COMMUNITY Ephesians 4:11-14.

A Faithful Church 1 John.

The Doctrine of Christ 2 John 9.

LAST WEEK Our Culture. LAST WEEK Our Culture Our culture … LAST WEEK God’s Word comes first Preferences don’t take precedence (Family approach) Go.

Presentation transcript:

Second John Lesson 3 Love Limits: Loving in Truth and Loyalty to Truth Antioch Christian Fellowship Spring 2012 Rev. Christopher J. Respass

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) I. Loving in Truth (v. 5) A. Commandment: Love One Another (v.5). 1. Jesus taught his disciples to love one another a) John 13:34-35 b) John 15:12 2. By walking in accord with what Jesus taught, you will love and live rightly.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Questions 1.How would you describe the ways Jesus loved his disciples? 2.How should we express our love toward one another? 3.What types of behaviors are incompatible with the commandment to love one another?

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) II.Loyalty to Truth (v.6) A. Being a Christian means being loyal to the truth. B. Believers must stay loyal to sound teaching and not be tossed by every new thought, philosophy and perspective that comes along (see, Eph. 4:14).

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) C. Problem with being loyal to the truth is the: Cycle of Degradation

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Problem: Cycle of Degradation Step 5 Downward Spiral Step 4 Faulty Assumptions Step 3 Lowered Expectations Step 2 Low View of Discipleship Step 1 Training

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Step 1 (Training) Church offers robust, content-rich, but involved training to disciple and grow believers.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Step 2 (Low View of Discipleship) Believers dont view discipleship training as important and (a) dont come, (b) never get sound teaching, and (c) wrongly assume that Sunday worship will be enough to educate them about Christian living.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Step 3 (Lowered Expectations) Churches water-down programs and expectations assuming that time and bare essentials are the root cause to the lack of participation and poor attendance. Consequently, they teach a few people with fast food doctrine.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Step 4 (Faulty Assumptions) People are less certain about what they believe and long for more, yet they dont avail themselves for teaching. Then they a) Assume the ministry is inadequate. b) Become susceptible to false doctrine. c) Have nothing to remain loyal to.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Step 5 (Downward Spiral) Cycle continues spiral downward until all that can be said is I believe in Jesus, but have no scriptural or doctrinal basis for that understanding. Further, they have no insight as to how that belief is to be lived practically.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) D. We should live and love by the scriptures because they are His commandments and we know that Jesus is the god-man who has come in the flesh.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) III. Lurking Dangers for Loyalty A. Heretical Deceivers. 1. Contextually: Those who deny that Jesus came in the flesh (a/k/a Docetism). 2. For us: Those who deny the biblical revelation about Jesus.

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) B. Loss of Gods Full Reward. 1. The life and work you do in Christ will be tested by the fire of Judgment (see, 1 Cor. 3:10-15). 2. Not everything you do for Christ will last or be counted worthy of his reward (see, Matt. 7:21-23).

Love Limits: Loving in Truth & Loyalty to Truth (2 John 5-8) Questions 1.Is it easier to love in truth or beloyal to truth?