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BIL 115 WS5
1. BIL115 Life and Faith in the New Testament
Glenn Johnson
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Workshop 5 Session: Life and Love in John’s Writings
2. BIL115 Life and Faith in the New Testament
Glenn Johnson
Overview
• Review my Announcement posts for updates on written
assignments
• Questions on Previous WS and Assignments?
• TONIGHT
• Lecture/Discussion: John’s Writings (Gospel and letters)
• Discussion 1 John 5:19: What steps might a Bible student take
in order to more fully understand this challenging passage?
Workshop 5 Session: Life and Love in John’s Writings
3. New Testament
SurveyDevotion & Prayer
For the word of God is full of
living power. It is sharper
than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our
innermost thoughts and
desires. It exposes us for what
we really are.
Nothing in all creation can
hide from him. Everything is
naked and exposed before his
eyes. This is the God to whom
we must explain all that we
have done.
(Heb. 4:12-13)
4. CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Written by Apostle John, “the
disciple whom Jesus loved”
-From Galilee
-Simple Approach: Light and
Darkness Theme
-”Problem Child of the NT”
-Beautiful Literary Style: Moves
Like a Symphony
5. CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Only Gospel Introduced With a
Hymn
-No Birth Stories, Parables,
Exorcisms
-Jesus Given Name “Logos”
-More Sayings of Jesus From
Cross & Graphic Depiction of
Resurrection Story
6. CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.
He who comes to me will never go
hungry, and he who believes in me
will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
-KOG: Is NOW, but Not Yet a Reality
7. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 1 John
1. Some form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty times in this short book.
2. The Greek word "meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 times in the middle three chapters. The
issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the central theme of this letter.
3. The term "antichrist" appears five times in the New Testament, four in 1 John (2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John
7.
4. 1 John is distinctive in its effort to provide the Christian a solid basis for the assurance of salvation and answered
prayer.
-John provides us with three practical tests that can assure us that we are on the right track.
-John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are three ways we can remain sure
that we really know the Father and Son:
a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).
b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).
c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).
5. John's assurance to the believer concerning answered prayer is found in 1 John 5:14-15.
6. 1 John 5:19….who’s behind the evil in the world? Who dictates what happens behind the scenes?
8. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 2 John
1. John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "The elder" (1:1).
2. The designation of the recipient is unique in literature of the New Testament. If this letter is viewed
as being written to a Christian lady, it is the only such letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a
local congregation, it is the only church addressed by the designation "chosen [elect] lady.“
3. 2 John is the second shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible)
4. 2 John is one of only two books that refer to the antichrist and his definition of antichrist could
challenge some popular notions about this biblical concept
9. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 3 John
1. 3 John is the shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible).
2. Like 2 John, the apostle does not refer to himself by name. He simply calls himself "the elder" (1:1).
3. This book provides us with a very honest picture of the negative impact of a power hungry person in
a local congregation. Problems we sometimes face today were equally present in New Testament times.
10. DISCUSSION ZONE: 1 John5:19
• Read 1 John 5:19. Based on what we have learned so far from
studying Scripture, what steps might a Bible study student need to take
in order to more fully understand this challenging passage?
• I would like for us each to contribute one thing that could be employed
to assist in greater understanding and discuss how and why that would
be important.
• When we approach the passage, what do we need to keep in mind?
11. DISCUSSION ZONE: 1 John5:19
• Read 1 John 5:19. Based on what we have learned so far from
studying Scripture, what steps might a Bible study student need to take
in order to more fully understand this challenging passage? I would like
for us each to contribute one thing that could be employed to assist in
greater understanding and discuss how and why that would be
important.
• 19We know that we are children of God, and that
the whole world is under the control of the evil
one.
12. DISCUSSION ZONE: 1 John5:19
• 19”We know that we are children of God, and that
the whole world is under the control of the evil
one.”
• When we approach the passage, what do we need to keep in mind?
(Prayerful; Biases; Culture)
• What makes meaning? (Sentences and Context)
• Punctuation? Structure? Conditions? Words? Flow?
• Context? (Immediate/Literary/Cultural/Canonical)
• Character and Narrative? Story? Dialogue or not?
• Application? (Immediate hearers first; then us)
13. Where We Are….Looking Ahead…..
Workshop 1: Overview of Story of the Bible and
How to Use It, Apply Basic Process for NT Study
Workshop 2: Literary Styles, Jesus in the
Gospels, Sermon on the Mount
Workshop 3: Luke/Acts, Holy Spirit,
Resurrection, Church Visit Prep
Workshop 4: Paul and His Letters, Ephesians
Passage Interpretation, Church Service Report
and Analysis of Scripture
Workshop 5: John’s Writings, 1 John Passage
Interpretation
Workshop 6: Revelation, Synthesis of Course
Themes
Assignment Questions?
WS6: 1/13/21 6pm
Background and Guide To Understanding
Revelation
