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 3
By Lawrence DeMetrius
The Nature of the Sons of God
In [I Jn 3:4-9] Apostle John explains the difference between those who are BORN again and those who are not. Those who are BORN again are no longer slaves to the power of SIN because Christ the SEED of Yahweh abides within them.
*sin Gk #266 hamartia (ham-ar-tia) it is sin and offence
1. sin is transgression of divine law
2. an offence is…
1. a violation or breach of a law, custom or rule
2. any public wrong or crime
3. a non-indictable crime punishable on summary of conviction
4. annoyance, displeasure or resentment
5. a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule
6. a cause of transgression or wrong
7. something that offends or displeases
8. the act of offending or displeasing
9. the feeling of resentful displeasure caused by a wrong
10. an assault, attack or act of attacking
*born Gk #1080 gennao (ghen-nah-o) it means to procreate, properly of the father and extensively of the mother, and to regenerate, which is to…
1. effect a complete moral reform in
2. re-create, reconstitute, or make over in a better form or condition
3. revive, produce anew and bring into existence again
4. per theology, it is to cause to be spiritually born again
*seed Gk #4690 sperma (sper-mah) it is something sown, including the male sperm, offspring and a remnant as if left over for planting
In [I Jn 2:5, 8, 10] Apostle John teaches that Christ the Word was MANIFESTED to DESTROY the WORKS of Lucifer.
*manifested Gk #5319 phaneroo (fan-er-o-o) it means to render apparent
*destroy Gk #3089 luo (loo-o) it means to loosen
*works Gk #2041 ergon (er-gon) it is an act and toil as an effort or occupation
*devil Gk #1228 diabolos (dee-ab-ol-os) it is a traducer, which is one who slanders or defames another and Lucifer himself
In this passage, Apostle John explains that HATRED fuels SIN, and they who practice it are worshipers of Lucifer. In [I Jn 3:10, 11, 16-24; 4:7-21; Mt 7:12; Lev 19:18; Rm 13:8-10; I Cor 12:31; 13] Apostle John explains that all UNRIGHTEOUSNESS is SIN, and HATRED is likened to MURDER in Yahweh’s perspective. Those who practice it will inherit The Second Death. [Rev 21:8]
*murderer Gk #443 anthropoctonos (anth-ro-pok-to-nos) it is a manslayer or one who kills another
Test the Spirits by the Word
In [I Jn 4:1] Apostle John admonishes Christians not to BELIEVE every SPIRIT.
*believe Gk #4100 pisteuo (pist-yoo-o) it means to…
1. credit and have faith in, upon, or with respect to a person or thing
2. entrust especially one’s spiritual well-being to Jesus Christ
*spirit Gk #4151 pneuma (pnyoo-mah) it is…
1. a current of air, breath, blast or breeze
2. the rational human soul
3. vital principle and mental disposition
4. a superhuman such as an angelic being good or evil
5. Yahweh, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost
SPIRIT per Apostle John’s statement refer to philosophies, doctrines and teachings. King Solomon teaches that there are ways that seem right to a person, but are really ways that lead to death. [Pro 14:12] The most subtle ANTI-CHRIST teachings are embraced because they pacify mortal senses and sentiments. However, the true intent thereof is to lure souls from the safety, security and virtue of Christ the Word. Therefore, the Elect are advised to determine if a SPIRIT is of Yahweh, by TRYING it per the teaching or SPIRIT of Christ.
*try Gk #1381 dokimazo (dok-im-ad-zo) it means to test and approve
TRYING philosophies is necessary because many FALSE PROPHETS are gone out into the world. Some of which are so subtle, that if not checked, they can deceive the very Elect of GOD. [Mt 24:5, 11, 24] When it is found that the translation, interpretation and allegory of a SPIRIT or PHILOSOPHY is contrary to that of Christ’s, they are to be marked and shunned at all cost.
*false prophets Gk #5578 pseudoprophetes (psyoo-do-prof-ay-tace) it is a prophet that is spurious, which means…
1. not genuine, authentic, or true
2. not from the claimed or proper source
3. a counterfeit and pretended foreteller or religious imposter
In [I Jn 4:2] One must know, that just because a person comes with degrees, certifications and licenses, does not mean they are genuine messengers of Yahweh. Apostle John states that every SPIRIT that does not CONFESS that Christ is come in the flesh, is not of GOD.
*confesseth Gk #3670 homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh-o) it means to consent and covenant with and to acknowledge
In [I Jn 4:3, 4, 6; Rm 7:25; 8:37-39; I Cor 4:3-7; 10:4, 5; Eph 6:10-12; Mt 28:18] Apostle John states that all philosophers who do not CONFESS that Christ is come in the flesh, is of the ANTICHRIST. Those who are truly born-again have already OVERCOME these LIARS, because GREATER is THE DIVINE within them, than Lucifer and his subordinates at work in the WORLD.
*overcome Gk #3528 nikao (nik-ah-o) it means to subdue, which is to…
• conquer and bring into subjection
• overpower by superior force
• render submissive and bring under mental and emotional control, as by persuasion and intimidation [II Cor 10:4, 5]
*greater Gk #3187 meizon (mide-zone) it means larger, larger in age, greater or more
In [I Jn 4:5] Apostle John reiterates that ANTICHRISTS are of the world system, which is wholly governed by Lucifer. Therefore, when they speak, those who are under Lucifer’s influence HEAR them.
*heareth Gk #191 akouo (ak-oo-o) it means to hear in various senses which is to…
• perceive by the ear
• learn by the ear or by being told
• be informed of
• listen, give or pay attention to
In [I Jn 4:6] Apostle John clarifies that genuine Christian teachers are of THE LORD. They only HEAR what Yahweh speaks and are only HEARD by those who wholeheartedly worship HIM. These are indeed the sheep of HIS flock. [Jn 10]
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