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 4
By Lawrence DeMetrius
In [I Jn 5:1] Apostle John reiterates what Christ already said about why some do not BELIEVE in Him. It is because they are not of Yahweh’s flock. Only the sheep of THE LORD’S flock have ears to hear and rightly respond to the voice of Jesus Christ. Only they can receive of Yahweh the capacity to BELIEVE in Christ as the scriptures have said. This is why it is pointless to debate or argue the Testimony of Jesus Christ with non-believers. [II Tim 2:24-26; Jn 1:12-13; 5:24, 39, 45, 46; 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65; 6:63; 7:16-18, 37-39; 8:12, 23, 24, 31, 32, 36, 41-47; 10:4, 5, 14, 25-27; Rm 8:28-30; Gal 2:15; Heb 12:1, 2]
*believeth Gk #4100 pisteo (pist-yoo-o) it means to…
1. have faith in, upon, or with respect to a person or thing
2. entrust especially one’s spiritual well-being to Jesus Christ
Apostle John notes that everyone who genuinely LOVES Yahweh, LOVES those who are begotten of HIM.
*loveth Gk #25 agapao (ag-ap-ah-o) it means to love in a social or moral sense
In [I Jn 5:2, 3; II Jn vs 4-6] Apostle John explains that the evidence of true devotion to THE LORD is expression of LOVE toward HIM, HIS children and compliance to HIS directives. [Jn 15:1-5; II Cor 12:9; Phil 4:13]
In [I Jn 5:4, 5] Apostle John notes that born-again believers have OVERCOME the world. He writes that the VICTORY by which they OVERCOME the world is FAITH in and of Jesus Christ. [Gal 2:16, 20; II Tim 2:26]
*victory Gk #3529 nike (nik-aye) it is conquest and means of success
*overcome Gk #3528 nikao (nik-ah-o) it means to subdue, which is to…
• conquer and bring into subjection
• render submissive and overpower by superior force
• bring under mental or emotional control as by persuasion or intimidation
*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of religious truth, the truthfulness of GOD and of a religious teacher
• reliance upon Jesus Christ for salvation and constancy in such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Threefold Witness
In [I Jn 5:7] Apostle John writes of the THREE primary WITNESSES in HEAVEN, WHO BEAR RECORD of Jesus Christ being the First-begotten Son of Yahweh.
*three Gk #5140 trion (tree-on) it is the primary number of three
*bear record/witness Gk #3140 martureo (mar-too-reh-o) it means to be a witness and to testify of
*heaven Gk #3772 ouranos (oo-ran-os) it refers to the sky as the abode of Yahweh, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, happiness, power and eternity
*one Gk #1520 heis (hice) it is the primary number of one
In [I Jn 5:6, 8] Apostle John notes that there are also THREE elements that BEAR WITNESS on EARTH. They are the SPIRIT of truth, WATER and BLOOD, which all AGREE in ONE.
*earth Gk #1093 ge (ghay) it is the soil, region and solid part of the terrene globe with its inhabitants
*spirit Gk #4151 pneuma (pnyoo-mah) it is…
• a current of air, breath, blast or breeze
• the human rational soul, vital principle and mental disposition
• an angelic being good or evil, Yahweh, the Holy Ghost, or the spirit of Jesus Christ
*water Gk #5204 hudatos (hoo-dat-os) it is water as if rainy
*blood Gk #129 haima (hah-ee-mah) it is…
• blood of men or animals and juice of grapes
• shed blood or the atoning blood of Jesus Christ
• figurative of kindred
*agree Gk #1526 eisi (i-see) it is a third person plural and means I EXIST or I AM
In [I Jn 5: 8, 9] Apostle John writes that while the WITNESS of mortals is great, Yahweh’s is greater. HE is the chiefess WITNESS of all which TESTIFIES of HIS Son.
*witness/record Gk #3141 marturia (mar-too-ree-ah) it is judicial or general evidence given
*testifies Gk #3140 martureo (mar-too-reh-o) it means to be a witness and to testify
In [I Jn 5:10] Apostle John writes that does not believe in Yahweh’s WITNESS and TESTIMONY of Christ makes HIM a LIAR, which can never be true. [Num 23:19; Heb 6:17, 18]
In [I Jn 5:10-13] Apostle John writes that Yahweh TESTIFIED of Christ in ancient times through HIS prophets, scribes and John the Baptist. [St Jn 1:28-34] HE TESTIFIED of Him on The Mountain of Transfiguration. [Mt 17:1-14] THE LORD consistently WITNESSED of Christ by the works HE did through Him, His Original Apostles and still today through genuine Christians. [Jn 14:11, 12]
Yahweh assures every born-again believer that they have already obtained eternal life in Christ. HE also assures that everyone who does not BELIEVE or ABIDE in Christ does not. [Isa 1:18-20; Jn 3:16-19, 36; Rm 8:1]
Yahweh’s Will
In [I Jn 5:14] Apostle John reiterates that Yahweh only hears prayers that are compliant to HIS WILL.
*will Gk #2307 thelema (thel-ay-mah) it is inclination, choice, purpose, decree, determination and thing determined
Intercession on Behalf of Sinners
In [I Jn 5:16] Apostle John admonishes born-again believers to ask THE LORD to grant life to Christian brothers, who have committed a sin that is not unto death. He reiterates that while all unrighteousness is sin, all sins of living mortals can be forgiven except for one, which is BLASPHEMY of the Holy Ghost. Apostle John said that brothers of Christ are not to request life for one who is guilty of committing THE UNPARDONABLE SIN, as it is unto death. [Isa 63:10; Mt 12:31; Mk 3:28, 29]
*blasphemy Gk #988 blasphemia (blas-fay-me-ah) it is vilification and evil speaking especially of God
*blaspheme Gk #987 blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh-o) it means to vilify, speak impiously or ill of, defame, slander and make vile
In [I Jn 5:16-18] Apostle John notes that the primary effort of true Christian teachers, is to benefit the wellbeing of Christians. [Eph 4:1-13] He also writes that while all SIN comes with consequence, there is SIN that is not deserving of the true DEATH, which is eternal banishment from the delightful presence of Yahweh. Those who are genuinely BORN again of GOD, are no longer enslaved to the power of SIN. They are empowered through the strength of Christ to KEEP themselves and are not TOUCHED by the one who is wicked.
*sinneth Gk #264 hamartano (ham-ar-tan-o) it means to sin, morally err or miss the mark and so not share in the prize
*keepeth Gk #5083 tereo (tay-reh-o) it means to keep unmarried, withhold for personal ends and guard from loss of injury by keeping the eye upon
*wicked one/wickedness Gk #4190 poneros (pon-ay-ros) it is that which is…
• hurtful or evil in effect or influence
• calamitous, ill and diseased
• morally culpable, derelict and vicious
• malice, guilt and the guilty
• Lucifer with his subjects
*toucheth Gk #680 haptomai (hap-tom-ahee) it means to attach oneself to
In [I Jn 5:18, 19] Apostle John reiterates that Yahweh’s born-again children are no longer subject to the power of sin. However, those who have yet to become born-again remain slaves to SIN, and are therefore deemed children of Lucifer. Although SONS of GOD fall short of godly character at times, they do not practice SIN as do the sons of Lucifer. [Rm 3:23; I Jn 1:8-10; Ps 66:18; Jn 4:23, 24; II Cor 12:9; Jam 1:13-15; Rev 3:8] In [I Jn 5:20, 21; Lk 24:44-49; II Tim 2:24-26; I Cor 8:6] Apostle John clarifies that eternal life is knowing Jesus the Christ and Yahweh the TRUE GOD. This divine insight empowers born-again believers to abstain from idolatry.
Look To Thyself
In [II Jn vs 7, 9] Apostle John explains that the SONS of GOD are to remain faithful to the doctrine of Christ. They are to LOOK to themselves in regard to the information they receive of THE LORD through Christ and His Original Apostles. In so doing, they will never lose the benefits thereof.
*look Gk #991 blepo (blep-o) it means to look at
In [II Jn vs 10, 11] Apostle John warns true believers to check the ideas they mentally entertain. Here, he is specifically referring to those published by ANTI-CHRISTS. [St Jn 10:10; I Jn 2:18-29; 4:6-9] They are to mark and avoid these imposters at all costs. These LIARS are not to be welcomed into their physical or mental HOUSE, nor are they to bid them GOD-SPEED. By doing so, they will be deemed partakers of their evil deed of spreading false doctrines. Apostle Paul teaches that the Elect are also to abstain from all appearance of evil, and to have no intimate relationships with the wicked. [I Thes 5:22; Eph 4:27; II Cor 6:14-18; Heb 12:1]
*house Gk #3614 oikia (oy-kee-ah) it is a residence, abode and domestic family
*God-speed Gk # 5463 chairo (khah-ee-ro) it means to be cheerful, calmly happy or well-off and is a salutation upon meeting or parting that means ‘be well’
In [III Jn] Apostle John writes that the overall prosperity of the Elect, is in direct correlation to their spiritual well-being. It also correlates with their provision of hospitality and financial support to genuine Christian ministry. Christians must beware of worldly ambitions that hinder their duty to Christian ministry. Their reputation as SONS of GOD and disciples of Christ is founded in THE LORD. It is also established in their expression of love toward one another, godly character and involvement in Christian ministry. [Isa 54:17]
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