Jude’s original intent in writing this letter was to share a joy with his readers. But instead he found a battle he couldn’t refuse. A battle for faith. Those refusing to accept God’s boundaries was not something new. Jude pointed to three very famous instances in history. The new church was experiencing them too. He […]
Jude, another of Jesus’ brothers, wants to share a word with us. He has done a 180 since the day he was outside trying to drag his brother home. Jude doesn’t call himself the brother of Jesus. Instead he shares his relationship to Him by sharing his relationship to another of Jesus’ brothers, James. These […]
One again we come to the end of John’s letter. There is MUCH more he wants to say but wants it to be face to face. John was NOT a gossip! He did not disclose in his letters anything that needed to be settled personally. His letters were short and dwelt on the major point […]
John compares the works of three men with regard to how they treat the “brothers.” Two are found in good standing while the last is seriously wanting. One of the things that John stresses in all his teachings is Jesus’ commandment to love one another. John requires not only lip service but practical service. The […]
John writes a special letter to one individual; Gaius. But his tone is for all of us. Keep walking in the truth! Gaius was apparently one of John’s converts; his spiritual child. He is VERY pleased to hear the reports of how he has been living his faith. Because John is highly focused on brotherly […]