Browse daily devotions with Scripture passages fromJohn, from the Today Daily Devotional library. Here's a quick video devotional by Pastor Robert Dennard from John 2:13-17. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you. If we wish heretics well, we fellowship with their heresy. Spoken words face to face are a more suitable method of interaction than writing. Regeneration Not Reformation - The message of salvation is regeneration—not reformation. 9 “I am the door. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. He’ll fill in the material in person. I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. John 2:8-10 - Lesson #16 . Read the Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. John says in effect, “Do not encourage false teachers. Biblically, love has its limits. This is an exhortation to the “elect lady” and her children. no comments. It is one thing for the truth to abide in the believer and it is another for the believer to remain in the truth. Vincent de Paul was born in 1581 in the village of Pouy, France. An “antichrist” is someone opposed to Christ. The problem, though seemingly not significant on an eternal scale, had been identified, brought to Jesus and left confidently in His hands. And what communion has light with darkness? Participation in false teaching negates reward in heaven. Col 2:18 “Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.” “Reward” is the term for a day laborer’s wage. Jn 10:7 “Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. It is not love to extend hospitality to heresy. Today’s passage, however, tells us that the only temple we should be looking forward to is the temple that is Christ’s body, which we will see in the new heaven and earth. Re 3:11 “Behold, I am coming quickly! Daily in Christ Devotional By Neil Anderson 8th January 2021 - A New Creature . He was a hot-headed young man, given to sharp and impulsive utterances with a tendency toward blowing off steam. The word “transgresses” should be translated “goes onward.” This is a sarcastic allusion to Gnostic false teachers who were trying to bring the church into their fold. When Christians deviate from the truth, they defect from God who is the truth. We who are Reformed can be especially guilty of using the doctrines of grace as a club with which we attack people instead of lovingly sharing God’s sovereignty with our Arminian friends. If a person is wrong about Jesus Christ, he is wrong about everything from God’s viewpoint. mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.’ — 2 John 1:3. 2 minutes read. At the very start of His ministry the Lord Jesus was an invited guest at a wedding feast, and was accompanied by both His disciples and His mother. Donate Now. John 2. Bible Devotions from John 2. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” John is writing to Christians.. and like Paul he is keenly aware that born again believers can be enticed away from a loving dependence upon the Father.. into a carnal reliance on the things of this world. Jesus was human, and He was an ordinary man. In Part 1 we saw Promises 1 and 2; today we look at 3 and 4. Deeper Into Scripture: 2 John. 17 “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 “so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” They sneak in surreptitiously. Jesus begins His ministry by turning water into wine at a wedding. Jesus was with God when the world was created. Will there be any crown on our head there? 2 JOHN 1-4. John is writing to Christians.. and like Paul he is keenly aware that born again believers can be enticed away from a loving dependence upon the Father.. into a carnal reliance on the things of this world. APPLICATION: There are doctrines in the Bible that leave room for honest difference of opinion among evangelicals; however, there is no latitude in the doctrine of Christ. God always rewards justly. He is the only way of access into heaven. 2Pe 2:1 “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.” Believers need to watch out for spiritual disaster. 1Co 3:8 “Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.” If we make a mistake about Jesus Christ, it will cost us our souls. The children of your elect sister greet you. 1 Chronicles; 1 Kings Monday, January 8, 2018, Wedding at Cana “When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine’” (John 2:3). If we confess the Son, we possess the Father. View Resource, The mission, passion and purpose of Ligonier Ministries is to proclaim the holiness of God Don’t give them a warm welcome to your congregation.” This applies solely to antichrists. 2Co 13:5 “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. When He was invited to people’s homes or events, He went – whether rich or poor, politically-connected or societal outcasts. Test yourselves. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. PRINCIPLE: There is no latitude for difference in the doctrine of the incarnation. It is quite clear that some will not receive full reward. It is a grave issue to tamper with false teachers. A deceiver is an imposter, a faker, who misleads people doctrinally. Browse devotions about Gospel of John, from the Today Daily Devotional library. Today’s passage: 1 John 2:15-17. More precisely, it implicitly dismisses one part of Habakkuk’s question by putting all the weight on another part. 12 “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. Churches today refashion their faith increasingly on therapies centered on self. RVR60 VUL WLC LXX mGNT TR . He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. The person and work of Jesus Christ is the standard for measuring everything that matters to God. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Viber Share via Email. Man is relative and God is absolute. John was one disciple who was dramatically changed by our Lord. My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth . Devotions on John 2:1-11, Wedding at Cana January 8 – 14, 2018 . 229 x 152 mm. Never miss a post. North American and European culture tends to be exceedingly tolerant of religious differences. If you cave into them, you will lose your reward over there. The specific areas mentioned in this verse are where we must fight this battle against sin. We come now to the second warning – intolerance for the access of antichrists to the local congregation. 2 John – Avoiding the Antichrist By Fredy Martinez September 27, 2013 Adventist Antichrist Bible Christianity Devotional Jesus John Love Obedience We all should know what this book talks about; this is a great book of the Bible! January 26, 2018 GR 'Scott' Cundiff. Evening Devotional for October 4 . Mt 6:6 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” For John, the basics of Christianity are summarized by adherence to the truth (v. … He will not lose his salvation but his reward. View Resource, The docetists rejected the true humanity of Christ because of a notion that the physical world is inherently defective. To advance beyond Christ is to reject Christ. All of Christianity revolves around this doctrine. Both of these extremes are wrong. If we do, we may lose reward. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. If funds are being diverted to groups who oppose the Gospel, adjust your giving accordingly. Published On: June 20, 2019. Although the creation is presently fallen, God originally made it very good. Loss of salvation is not in view here, but loss of reward. He left heaven and entered the earth the way we did — through childbirth. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? This gospel was written by the disciple of whom it was said, "Jesus loved him." Luke 2:10-11 Daily Devotionals about 2 John, a new Daily Devotion from the Bible everyday. for Devotional - He Must Become Greater Posted by Peter Kennedy on Sunday May 5, 2019 “He must become greater; I must become less.” – John 3:30 . We want our fruit to last eternally. Amen Jesus was born in a manger, showing His humility. APPLICATION: Whenever some teacher comes along and professes some special new revelation, be wary of him for is a faker. False teachers who denied the incarnation did visit the elect lady’s congregation. Will you have little to present to the Master? He knew humanity Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2380 John 2:13-25 Joh 2:13 The Jewish Passover was near, and so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Think of a good deed you can do for that person and then go and do it. 2 John 1:10 “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him…” 1Co 3:8 “Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Look to yourselves, John Hagee Daily Devotional 5th January 2021 Today’s Message. 1Ti 4:16 “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. The wedding party was out of wine and Jesus had instructed the servants to fill six waterpots with water. John Hagee (December-11-2020) Daily Devotion: 2 John 1:3 - Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. The word “antichrist” occurs only five times in the Bible and all five are in John’s writings (1Jn 2:18 [2 times], 1Jn 2:22; 4:3). Today's Devotion; Devotional Library; Subscriptions; Devotional Blog; Donate; Help; About Us; Today . God cannot contradict His own absolutes. Here are some tools to help you with the devotionals: A Guide to Journaling & Prayer; A Guide to Self-Reflection; A chart to help articulate feelings; The Letters of John Bible Project sketch note; Read & Reflect. One cannot be done without doing the other. Choose Book of Bible to StudyGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SolomonIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion. View Resource, Are you unwittingly supporting the work of false teachers? - 1 John 2:1 "If any man sin, we have an advocate." Having been involved in a church committee debate over the colour of paint, I was struck (and maybe stung) by Nan St. Louis' recent devotional, " Where are you? " Each of us has fallen short of the glory of God and will fall short of it again in the future. 2Co 6:14 “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. Helpful thoughts: Loving God, loving people, keeping God’s commandments all go hand in hand. He did not work for it in the first place so he cannot lose it in the second place. The Daily Devotional Series: 1, 2, 3 John (Paperback) By Kristi Burchfiel Createspace, United States, 2014. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 – Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, And You are exalted as head over all.Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. True belief always revolves around a proper view of Christ. PRINCIPLE: Many fakers surreptitiously sneak into the local church with their false doctrine. But John became the apostle of love, noted for his gentleness, graciousness and goodness. The argument here is not that mere orthodoxy leads to dynamic fellowship but that genuine fellowship issues from right doctrine. Traveling teachers depended on local people for lodging and finances (Ac 18:2-3; 21:7; 3 Jn 5-8). Much of truth today is watered down, diluted and adulterated. 2 John 1:1. John Hagee Daily Devotional 7th January 2021 Today’s Message. If a Christian does not discriminate between truth and error, she will lose her reward. Pastor to people. In creation, God blessed our bodies, and the way we treat them reflects our understanding of this truth. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. Any true Christian who gets involved with a cult will lose his reward. Will there be any reward, any fruit? She invested her resources for the devil! He will throw away all his service for the Lord. If you are exhausted and disheartened, invite Jesus into the situation. O Lord, come!” These children may be the nephews and nieces of the elect lady (v. 1). Chibuzor Nwaobasi Follow on Twitter Send an email 2 hours ago. They do not want people to know what they truly believe. 1Ti 6:5 “…useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. John Hagee (December-07-2020) Daily Devotion: Matthew 2:11 - And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. God is the Master of unexpected gifts! ... 1 John 2:8 Images; 1 John 2:8 Devotionals; Choose Chapter. We need not disdain the created order, for God will redeem it. Daily Devotion – John 14:6 – The Way The Truth The Life. “Look” is in the present tense indicating that we are to be continuously on our guard against false doctrine. The Afterwards Of The Life Of Power. God does not mollycoddle this same distortion. Biblical Christianity affirms something different. 12-13? Bible. Paul Gee / December 25, 2020 / Bible, Catholic, Devotionals, Devotionals (12-2020), Devotionals (2020), John, John 10, Joseph Smith, Mormonism. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” At the very start of His ministry the Lord Jesus was an invited guest at a wedding feast, and was accompanied by both His disciples and His mother. 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? 2 John and 3 John: A 3-Day Devotional Few things bring greater joy than watching someone we love succeed. John 1. Here are some tools to help you with the devotionals: A Guide to Journaling & Prayer; A Guide to Self-Reflection ; A chart to help articulate feelings; The Letters of John Bible Project sketch note; Read & Reflect. Browse daily devotions with Scripture passages fromJohn, from the Today Daily Devotional library. Today’s passage: 2 John 4-9. Jesus First Miracle - Verses 1-11. Wednesday, 28 October 2020 01:02 . John 14:6. He may usurp the role of Christ (1Jn 2:18). Verses 12-14 contain reasons for and the provision of ability to love. Verse 8 contains John’s second warning. Then each one’s praise will come from God.” Thanks and God bless you for reading John Hagee Daily Devotional 8th January 2021 Message (Visited 4 times, 4 visits today) Tags. He chronicles doctrinal death among evangelicals. 8 “All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. Note that in the previous verse John warns against loss of reward (v. 8). Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. If we do, we will protect our spiritual gains here on earth. Today’s passage: 1 John 2:7-14. Do not give him the credibility of a Christian.” The elect lady already had extended hospitality indiscriminately to these false teachers because the phrase “do not” means to stop doing something you are already doing. 2 John 12. Menu. 1Jn 4:2 “By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. Devotional: 1 John 2:7-14. Book Condition: New. We have to know Whom we believe, what we believe and why we believe it. It is not true that there are many roads to heaven, for either Jesus is who He claimed to be or He is a faker. Historical and Theological Themes - The overall theme of 2 John closely parallels 1 John’s theme of a “recall to the fundamentals of the faith” or “back to the basics of Christianity” (vv. 1:09:53. From such withdraw yourself.” December 29. Ga 1:8 “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. From John: A 21-Day Devotional. John’s reference here is to teachers of false doctrine and not merely the believers of it. To accomplish this we have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Our eternal life is eternally secure but our reward is not. God always rewards us according to absolute fairness. There were few suitable motels in the first century so traveling teachers stayed in homes of the locality where they ministered. Categories Devotions. 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? John Hagee Daily Devotional 7th January 2021 Today’s Message. We who are Reformed can be especially guilty of using the doctrines of grace as a club with which we attack people instead of lovingly sharing God’s sovereignty with our Arminian friends. A devotion based on 2 John 1:7. “I am,” replied Dave. 2 John 2 John Devotional Commentary Choose Chapter. Mt 5:11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. John was the closest intimate of our Lord during the days of his ministry, so this constitutes a very important gospel. John 3:16, Jesus faith love) KJV. The book of John records John’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry. Ro 14:12 “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Notice the emphasis on truth and love. Today's Devotion; Devotional Library; Subscriptions; Devotional Blog; Donate; Help; About Us; Today. ‘Grace be with you. Message: If you want to build your faith in God, the only way to do it is by hearing His Word.God’s Word has the power to go forth and accomplish His purposes in … I want to know where I am going in life, and as Christians, we should know where we are going. John Hagee (December-30-2020) Daily Devotional: John 2:10 - And he said to him, ‘Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. Jn 5:23 “…that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. They made papyrus by placing strips of pith side-by-side and then crosswise with a paste. But those of us who have embraced Christ should not let failures lead us away from the Savior. John hopes to visit his readers personally to explain more fully the principles behind 2nd John. in all its fullness to as many people as possible. HOME. They could not conceive of the fact that Jesus was both truly God and perfect man. If you fall into either of these extremes, repent today and begin to walk in truth and love. Do not let anyone cheat you out of your reward. 24 “He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.” APPLICATION: Far too many of us endure religion rather than enjoy the richness of Christian fellowship. Old Testament. Do you ever feel blinded? She would still receive some reward (1 Co 3:11-15). WE have … Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. He is our King but is also our ultimate example of how to live our lives ... Read More . Devotional Thought : 2 John 12. If a person is wrong about Christ, he is wrong about everything in Christianity. The essential error rampant in John’s day related to the doctrine of Christ. that we do not lose those things we worked for, What is R.E.A.P? Shares. This is a warning about rewards. Hebrews 4:3. Jesus said He is the way, the truth, and the life. If anyone comes to you The problem, however, lies with modern man, not with God. ‭‭John‬ ‭2:24-25‬ “But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man.” Once Jesus’ ministry took of people started following Him. They have dynamic relationship to both. The issue here is not an unloving attitude toward heretics but decisive dealing with error. Romans 10:17 – So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. “The multitude of people and livestock” will be so many that Jerusalem will be like many villages spreading out across the land without walls. Many believe our bodies are just shells for our souls — the “real” us. by John Piper from Solid Joys Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. The Ligonier Ministries site requires Javascript, but you’ve got Javascript disabled. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. The term “abides” indicates that John speaks of vital belief in the truth. 1 John 2:12-14. Instead of standing apart from the blandishments of the world, they are absorbed into it. This is a promise of sorts — the simple promise of reality: anxiety will not do you any good. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.” And from such people turn away!” We are warned of the darkness often, and also of being blinded. 2John: My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in very truth. nor greet him It was a cordial salutation. PRINCIPLE: Showing hospitality to heretics helps propagate their error because it gives credibility to their teaching. Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. May 7, 2016. Written By: Gwen Thielges. John 2:7-8 Notice the simplicity of this account, how easily, how quietly, with such dignity this was done. Any departure from the faith results in regrettable loss of reward. Grace and mercy are two of His best. Mt 6:16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. Helpful thoughts: The old and new commandment is, love one another. Everything from that moment on is wood, hay and stubble. In his last book, The Great Evangelical Disaster, Francis Schaffer wrote that evangelicals of our generation would accommodate truth to fit the culture of our generation, thus subverting our own beliefs. There is no place for sloppiness in expounding the truth of the Word of God. During this joyous season, we reflect on Jesus, the greatest gift God ever gave. Devotionals. When potty-training finally clicks, when kids master a … 23 Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also.” Jonna Feavel (illustrator). Your gift enables our worldwide outreach. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ Since John’s reference to “children” refers to all believers, what are two things that are common among all believers, according to vv. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. A “deceiver” is a religious seducer who leads others astray (1Ti 4.1). We live in a day when anything is good enough when it comes to truth. Psalm 141:3. has both the Father and the Son We all love receiving words of encouragement, especially when those words come from a mentor or someone we admire. The best way to identify what is false is to be an expert in what is true. Jesus’s Birth: Luke 2: The Nativity Story. Devotional on 2 John. (Matthew 6:27–28). John 2. Ep 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.” Great job! As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in … Sunday January 3rd, 2020 9 AM. There are many religious “sweet talkers” out there. Many of these teachers were imposters. Amen.” Sometimes we can fall into the trap of presenting truth without love. We want to run our race well and sprint across the finish line! Jn 14:21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. Paul Gee / December 25, 2020 / Bible, Catholic, Devotionals, Devotionals (12-2020), Devotionals (2020), John, John 10, Joseph Smith, Mormonism. Today's Devotion; Devotional Library; Subscriptions; Devotional Blog; Donate; Help; About Us; Today . D L Moody's Notes from My Bible - John 3; John 3:1-18 . KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. First sign of brilliance. This chapter of John introduces us to Jesus First Miracle when He attended the Wedding at Cana of Galilee with His mother, as well as Jesus’ zeal for the temple when He threw out the money changers who were doing business in the temple courtyard. This is especially true in widespread defection from the faith. They denied that He came in the flesh (1 Jn 5:1). Do not let some fast-talking, religious salesman cheat you out of your reward. PROMISE #3: And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life’s span? 2 John 1:12-13 “Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. Stream 1 John 2 Devotion by mcdanell99 from desktop or your mobile device The exhortation to deal definitely with false teachers appears strange in a day when compromise, accommodation and doctrinal confusion reign supreme. Every day a moment with your Bible. John Hagee (October-28-2020) Daily Devotion: Psalm 121:1-2 - I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? “You looked bummed,” Miguel said when he met his neighbor, Dave, at the group of mailboxes. “Watch yourselves” is a call to vigilance. Choose Verse. The word “shares” conveys close union and active participation. 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