From the recording John I, II & III An Intimate Review
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Letters of Apostle John – I, II, III John
An Intimate Review
Pt 2
By Lawrence DeMetrius
Antichrists, Mark of the Last Time
In [I Jn 2:18] Apostle John expounds upon a sign that signifies the LAST TIME. It is the presence and activity of ANTICHRIST teachers and philosophies.
*last Gk #2078 eschatos (es-khat-os) it means the farthest and final of place and time
*time Gk #5610 hora (ho-rah) it is an hour, day, and season
*antichrist Gk #500 antichristos (an-tee-khris-tos) it is specifically an opponent and adversary of Jesus the Christ
In [I Jn 2:18-20] Apostle John reiterates that ANTICHRISTS specifically oppose Jesus Christ, Who foretold that they would come shortly after His ascension. The most subtle of ANTICHRISTS present themselves as Christian ministers, who speak divine words but with erroneous translations, interpretations and allegories. [Mt 24:5, 11, 24; 7:15-23] Lucifer initiated this deceptive practice with Eve in Eden. [Gen 3:1-6] Christ warned that Lucifer is a murderer, liar and father of lies. [Jn 8:44] Apostle John also disclosed that they were initially students of Jesus Christ. [I Jn 2:19] He reminds born-again believers of the UNCTION they have of THE LORD, and that all HE wants them to KNOW regarding HIS Word of Promise, they already KNOW or will KNOW. [I Jn 2:20, 28; St Jn 14:26; 16:13; Rm 8:9-16; Acts 1:8]
*unction Gk #5545 chrisma (khris-mah) it is an unguent, smearing, anointing and endowment of the Holy Ghost
*know Gk #1492 eido (i-do) it means to see and know absolutely
In [I Jn 2:12-14, 21] Apostle John again, gives the reasons for why The Original Apostles wrote their letters.
In his reasoning, he expounds upon the three levels of spiritual maturity within Christian assemblies. He likens the three levels to FATHERS, YOUNG ADULTS and LITTLE CHILDREN. Regardless of their level of spiritual maturity in Christ, all born-again believers are beneficiaries of the UNCTION imparted by Yahweh, which is the Holy Ghost.
*little children Gk #5040 teknion (tek-nee-on) it is an infant child and new Christian convert
• an infant is…
o a child during the earliest period of its life, before it can walk or talk
o a minor, especially one who is under the age of 18
o a novice or beginner, as in experience or learning
o anything in its first stage of existence or progress
*young men Gk #3495 neaniskos (neh-an-is-kos) it is one 40 years old and under
*fathers Gk #3962 pater (pat-ayr) it is one who is over 40 years old in Christ and a parent or father near or remote
Apostle John gives the reasons why Christians of his day were given letters by the Original Apostles.
1. FATHERS because they have KNOWN Christ from the BEGINNING.
*known Gk #1097 ginosko (ghin-oce-ko) it means to know absolutely
*beginning Gk 746 arche (ar-khay) it is a commencement and to commence, which is to begin or start, and is chief in various application of order, time, place and rank
At the time he gives this reason, Christian FATHERS were those who lived during the time of Christ, experienced His glory firsthand, and lived during the earliest stages of The Church.
2. YOUNG MEN or ADULTS because they are STRONG, have GOD’S WORD abiding in them, and have OVERCOME the WICKED ONE.
*strong Gk #2478 ischuros (is-khoo-ros) it means forcible, effective, convincing, mighty, valiant and powerful
*word Gk #3056 logos (log-os) it is…
• something said including the thought
• a topic or subject of discourse
• reasoning of the mental faculty
• motive and computation, which is a making sense of a thing
• the Divine Expression of Jesus the Christ
*abideth Gk #3306 meno (men-o) it means to stay in a given place, state, relation, or expectancy
*overcome Gk #3528 nikao (nik-ah-o) it means to subdue, conquer, prevail and get the victory
*wicked Gk #4190 poneros (pon-ay-ros) it is that which is…
• hurtful or evil in effect and influence
• calamitous, ill and diseased
• morally culpable, derelict and vicious
• mischief, malice and guilt
• Lucifer with his subjects
3. LITTLE CHILDREN because their SINS are FORGIVEN for Christ’s NAME’S SAKE, and because they have KNOWN Yahweh. [Jn 1:11-3; 6:44, 45, 65; Rm 8:14-18]
*sins Gk #266 hamartia (ham-ar-tee-ah) it sin and offence
*forgiven Gk#863 aphiemi (af-ee-ay-mee) it means to send forth away from
*name Gk #3686 onoma (on-no-mah) it is one’s unique identity, authority and character
*sake Gk #1722 en (en) it is…
• a fixed position in place, time or state
• medial or constructive instrumentality
• relative to resting in, at, upon, or by someone or something
In [I Jn 2:21, 26-29] Apostle John notes that the letters of The Original Apostles were written unto all born-again believers, because they already KNOW divine TRUTH and realize that no LIE is of divine TRUTH.
*lie Gk #5579 pseudos (psyoo-dos) it is a falsehood
In [I Jn 2:22] Apostle John explains what a LIAR is, especially in regard to the opposers of Jesus the Christ.
*liar Gk #5583 pseutes (psyoos-tace) it is a falsifier or one who…
• makes false or incorrect statements in order to deceive
• alters fraudulently and falsely represents
• show and prove themselves false and disproved of THE DIVINE
In [I Jn 2:22, 23] Apostle John clarifies that a LIAR and ANTICHRIST is anyone who DENIETH Jesus the Christ. In fact, anyone who DENIES Jesus Christ also DENIES Yahweh, His FATHER and only TRUE GOD. [I Cor 8:6; I Jn 5:20]
*denieth Gk #720 arneomai (ar-neh-om-ahee) it means to contradict, disavow and refuse
*Christ Gk #5547 Christos (khris-tos) it means the Anointed, Messiah and is an epithet of Jesus of Nazareth
In [I Jn 2:24, 25; Jn 8:31, 32; Rev 3:8-10; Rm 1:16, 17; 10:9-18] Apostle John admonishes born-again believers to LET what they HEARD about Christ, when they first received Him, ABIDE/REMAIN/CONTINUE in their heart. In so doing, they will CONTINUE in Yahweh through Christ and inherit eternal life.
*let Gk #2722 katecho (kat-ekh-o) it means to hold down and hold fast
*heard Gk #191 akouo (ak-oo-o) it means to hear and understand
*abide/remain/continue Gk #3306 meno (men-o) it means to stay in a given place, state, relation, or expectancy
In [I Jn 2:26] Apostle John states that this specific lesson is written CONCERNING them, meaning ANTICHRISTS, who come to SEDUCE them.
*concerning Gk #4012 peri (per-ee) it means with respect to
*seduce Gk #4105 planao (plan-ah-o) it means to cause to roam from safety, truth, and virtue
It is every born-again believer’s personal responsibility to HOLD FAST to the divine Gospel, that invoked their spiritual rebirth and reconciliation to Yahweh. [I Cor 5:17-20] They are admonished to beware of and not permit ANTICHRISTS to lead them astray from the SAFETY, TRUTH and VIRTUE of Jesus the Christ. They are able to do so, by ABIDING in faith filled obedience to His teachings.
The Privileged
In [I Jn 3:1; Rm 8:28-30] Apostle John celebrates the MANNER of LOVE in which Yahweh BESTOWES upon HIS SONS.
*manner Gk #4217 potapos (pot-ap-os) it means whatever and of what possible sort
*love Gk #26 agape (ag-ah-pay) it is love and affection
*bestowed Gk #1325 didomi (did-o-mee) it means to give
*sons Gk #5043 teknon (tek-non) it is a child as produced
In [I Jn 3:2a] Apostle John assures that born-again believers are NOW the SONS of GOD and not something they will become.
*now Gk #3568 nun (noon) it means immediate, present and primary particle of the present time
In [I Jn 3:2b; Rm 8:18] Apostle John notes that the SONS of GOD will exhume a glory, specific to them when Christ APPEARS at His Second Advent.
*appear Gk # 5319 phaneroo (fan-er-oo-o) it is to render apparent, meaning…
• readily seen, exposed to sight and open to view
• visible, capable of being easily perceived or understood
• plain, clear or obvious
In [I Jn 3:3] Apostle John writes that all who possess this HOPE in their heart, PURIFIETH themselves even as Christ is PURE.
*hope Gk#1680 elpis (el-pece) it is expectation and confidence
*purifieth Gk#48 hagnizo (hag-nid-zo) it means to make clean and sanctify, which is to…
• make holy, set apart as sacred and consecrate
• free from sin, impart religious sanction to and render legitimate or binding
• entitle to reverence or respect and make productive of or conducive to spiritual blessing
*pure Gk #53 hagnos (hag-noce) it means clean, innocent, modest, perfect and chaste
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