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The Epistles of II and III John (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsII John, written by the apostle John in the late 1st century, serves as a warning against false teachings similar to those addressed in I John. This epistle is directed to the church of God, presented in the manner of addressing a Christian woman and her family, focusing on truth in love and Christian hospitality. John …
The Epistles of II and III John (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of II John, though one of the shortest in the New Testament, carries significant weight in its message. It echoes the broader themes of I John but applies them in a unique context, addressing the issue of traveling teachers and the hospitality extended to them by local churches. The author, presenting himself as the …
Deceivers and Antichrists
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn his second epistle, John addresses the presence of deceivers who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, identifying them as antichrists. He emphasizes a significant distinction in verb tense, using the present tense to indicate that Jesus Christ is appearing or entering flesh now, which points to the indwelling …