John, the disciple of Jesus, wrote a Gospel record, three short letters and the Book of Revelation. He was called the disciple whom Jesus loved (although he loved every one of them!) and the twin themes of LOVE and TRUTH occur frequently in the letters.
Already, false teaching was creeping into the Church. By the end of the second century AD, the truth of Jesus' teaching had been largely replaced amongst so-called Christians by false doctrines still common today. Compare the Bible teachings as listed in the summary with the ideas of many churches today! True followers of Jesus Christ accept only the teachings of the Bible and not of men.
Jude, possibly a half-brother of Jesus, abandoned writing a treatise on our common salvation in favour of an urgent appeal to defend the faith.
| SUNDAY
1 John 1 |
Fellowship with God and with Jesus Christ is only possible for those who walk in the light of God's word (verse 7). Confession of our sins paves the way to forgiveness and cleansing (verse 9). |
| MONDAY
1 John 2 |
Those who walk in the light are God's children. Together they await Christ's coming (verse 28). The way of the world and those who follow it will pass away (verse 17). |
| TUESDAY
1 John 3 |
What wonderful love God has shown for us (verse 1). Those who are God's children will be made like Christ at his coming (verse 2). |
| WEDNESDAY
1 John 4 |
Those who are God's children know the Truth (verse 1) and love one another (verse 7). They try to be ready for the day of judgment (verse 17). |
| THURSDAY
2 John |
Those who are God's children know the Truth (verse 1) and love one another (verse 5). |
| FRIDAY
3 John |
Those who are God's children walk in the Truth (verses 14) and show love to all (verse 5). |
| SATURDAY
Jude |
Those who are Christ's must earnestly contend for the faith (verse 3) which was given for all time. God can preserve our steps until Jesus comes again (verses 24-25). |