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So walk as he did who made himself of no reputation, but took upon himself the form of a servant. John Piper Feb 7, 1988. That which is the subject of promise is also the subject of precept; and the precepts of the gospel are given to Christians because, in this way, God keeps his own promise, and so leads me to obey his precepts. General Epistles For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from . ", We have entered into Christ as into the shadow of a great rock in a weary land, as guest; into a banquet-hall, as returning travellers into their home. Dale Kuiper, The Christian and the Mosaic Law - Philip Mauro, The Preciousness of Time and the Importance of Redeeming It. What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? A new creature is essential to likeness to Christ: it is not possible that the carnal mind should wear the image of Jesus. John 2:1-11. He also knew well the terrible joy that comes only through suffering as he lived quite afflicted (both by illness and slander). Be ye imitators; of Christ as good soldiers, who cannot have a better model for their soldierly life than their Captain and Lord. We are nothing apart from him. And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. I know that there are some here who cannot say that they are in Christ. Why, it was that which prepared him for the agony of his bloody sweat, and for the "Why hast thou forsaken me?" Twice, you see, John says the same thing about the fathers, and he says nothing more concerning them; but truly to have known him that is from the beginning is practically to know all that even the fathers need to know or can know, for this knowledge includes all other that is worth knowing. O child of God, as thou wouldst fear to drink poison, as thou wouldst flee from a serpent, dread sin! 4-6). General Epistles He yielded himself up to come under law to God, and to do the Fathers will. Johannine Writings John, with love in . Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . The everlasting love of God, the covenant made with Christ before the worlds were formed these are things that are very dear to you; and you prize beyond all other; him that is from the beginning.. Dear friends, you see how it ought to be with you also. He cannot be a Christian unless this be true of him, and . Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father: [but] he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 1 John 2:26. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 2. Love is the true test of light, that light which leads us to love God, to love Christ, to love the truth, to love Gods people, ay, and to love the whole world of men for their good, this is the love that attests the light we have to be the very light of God. Study to show thyself approved . 1 John 5:1. The Hebrew Word Nephesh (Soul) - E. W. Bullinger. And what obedience that dear Son of God rendered to the Father! Understanding, heart, life, lip, everything, is now to enter into the service of God, even the Father, and it is to be ours to say, "Lord, show me what thou wouldest have me to do." 1 John 1:1. He that saith he abideth in him: " that is exactly what every Christian does say. "And truly our Fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." 1 John 1:3. "Oh," say you, "we are regular in our pews, hearing the gospel." 1 John 2:10-15. Listen to this text, "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Eternal Torment or Complete Annihilation? Look at the Book. Certainly you cannot paint a portrait of Christ in your own life unless you see him see him clearly, see him continually. 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I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. Dare to be singular dare to stand alone. Minor Prophets But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: We are to seek to live a perfectly holy life, but inasmuch as we constantly fall short of that ideal, here is our comfort; we still have an Advocate, we still have One who undertakes our cause, and pleads for us before his Fathers throne. Biblical and Practical Advantages for Meeting Within Homes. Miscellaneous or unknown texts: . Obedience is the test of discipleship. 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And then note again another point, and that is his great tenderness, and gentleness, and readiness to forgive. Verses 1-11. All the Prayers in the Bible - Old and New Testaments. Oh, what a pleasure! The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. The Spirit of God has anointed all the chosen of God who are regenerated, and he dwelleth with them and in them. 1-3 John: 1 Corinthians: 1 Timothy: Jude: 2 Corinthians: 2 Timothy: Revelation: Can True Christians Commit Apostasy? If, then, the Spirit of God dwell in you (and if it do not, you are not in Christ), it must work in you conformity to Christ that you should walk even as he walked. Are not actions far more forcible than words? Many interpreters see a new section beginning at 2:18, although there are differences of opinion as to whether this is merely a new section (which continues on the theme of the world "passing away" in 2:17 by announcing its immediate end in 2:18) or whether this marks a new major part . . What a walk would that be! 1 John 2:16. That devils trinity- 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.. And manifested His glory: According to John 2:1, this miracle happened on the third day. The Immortality of the Soul: A Protest - Joseph Agar Beet D.D. It is Jesus Christ the Son of the Father, one anointed by the Father for the whole office of mediation, the whole work of salvation, and consequently for that of the intercessor or advocate. It is a part of the original covenant purpose; for "whom he did foreknow be also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son." _My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not._ He is anxious that they should not sin, he knows they do, and that if they say they do not, they lie. Johannine Writings But if anyone sins, we have Jesus Christ to help us. Minor Prophets 2 My dear children, I write this letter to you so that you will not sin. Pride goeth not before salvation, but before destruction; and a haughty spirit is no prophecy of elevation, but the herald of a fall. Oh, no, far from it; it is a sad case, but there is a remedy for it: and if any man sin,-. In the early ages some of the worst opponents of Christianity used to wing their shafts with the inconsistencies of Christian professors, and they were wise in their generation. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. As the branch receives all its sap from the stem, so all the sap of spiritual life flows from Christ into us. Is Hell eternal torment or eternal death. it is very likely you would not obtain the desire that is now in your heart if you did that; for he that delights himself in God rises above the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and comes to desire that which God desires, and therefore it is that he wins the desire of his heart. Set the wandering stars in their spheres, and rule them by the majestic sway of the sun, and then they will keep their happy estate, but not else. John Piper Nov 18, 2018. Cookie Notice: You have overcome that wicked one who would easily have overcome you if you had been left to fight him by yourselves. Thereby the promise of eternal life is made sure. The Immortality of the Soul: "A person has written to me this morning to say that he has painted my portrait, but that he cannot finish it until he sees me. Counterfeit Cross updated- Sanctification and Growing in Righteousness, Errors of the Invitation System or Alter Call, Counterfeit Cross - The Lordship of Christ in Salvation - Part II, A Historical Overview of The Lord's Supper, Set Your Mind on Things Above - Matthew Henry, Prophecies of the Destruction of Jerusalem which have remarkably been fulfilled - Thomas Newton. That, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Again I remind you that obedience is essential to Christian discipleship. 1 John 2:14. Our Saviour had lived on the earth for thirty years, and had worked no miracle. He would have us wash one another's feet; and this is the argument "Ye call me Master and Lord, and ye say well; for so I am. See to it, dear friends, that your nature is renewed that the Holy Ghost has wrought in you a resurrection from among the dead; for, if not, your walk and conversation will savour of death and corruption. Strange that this honey should so seldom be in men's mouths! Daily devotional with John Piper. "He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked." That which is of mans making is false, but the word of the Lord endureth for ever. 4-6). Scriptures Relating to the Second Coming, Apocalypse of the Gospels - Milton S. Terry, Commentary on Matthew 24 - J. For all that is in the world, the best of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. God sent his Son to lay down his life for his sheep. There is no room in us for two loves. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. 1 John 2:17. God help us to get there. Poetical Books And, then, think of his delight in God. Those love-visits, those near and dear communings which his holy heart had with the Father were his secret meat and drink. Why is the church losing its young people? The Father anointed Christ of old with the same anointing, which rests on us in our measure. Wisdom Literature But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. You Are Anointed How the Truth Becomes Precious. Veja mais. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON 1 John 2:1-29, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient. The love of the world is essentially idolatry, and God will not be worshipped side by side with idols. Stand to it firmly that you will follow Christ. No testimony excels that which is borne in ordinary life. (1b-2) Help for the sinner and the restoration of fellowship. Holiness of life is the best proof that we know God. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. May our lives be a mosaic of perfect obedience, and our deaths the completion of the fair design. Far from it: If any man sin, . Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk even as he walked" May the Spirit of God cause us to do it! I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. - Samuele Bacchiocchi, Ph. of Scripture. I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 1 John 2:14. He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness, even until now. Point me to a single mortification of a needless kind. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.. To find love, you had need send a lover; one whose soul is full of love is the most likely to discover it. For this we ought to watch and strive, that we sin not. Thank you for registering. 2905. General Epistles Ought we not to be very grateful to Christ that he deigns to be our example? Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If we refuse to obey Christs commandments it is clear that we do not really know the Saviour at all, we are not even beginners in the school of Christ. 1 John 2:4. God is love, and God is light therefore, love is light, and the light of God is love. Keep your eye on Christ, dear brother. C.H. You cannot be Christians if this spirit of love is foreign to you. Pauline Epistles (16-21) The advantage of faith, love, and obedience. Now, secondly, CONSIDER WHEREIN THIS WALKING WITH CHRIST AS HE WALKED CONSISTS. And as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of Charles Spurgeon, passage by passage. Saint Bernard was a man whom I admire to the last degree, and I count him to be one of the Lord's choice ones; yet in the early part of his life there is no doubt that he lessened his powers of usefulness to a large extent by the emaciation which he endured, and the way in which he brought himself to death's door. 55. He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. It is you preaching in your shops, in your kitchens, in your nurseries, in your parlours, in the streets, which will tell on the masses. Prophets The Apostle John warns the church and by extension he warns us that the hour has already come that there are many antichrist's in the world. Exegetical Commentary on 1 John 2:18-27. It is said to have been the distinguishing mark of Caesar as a soldier that he never said to his followers "Go!" Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. The raw material for a devil was an angel. Once get really to know God and to be like him, and even his sternest attributes his power, his justice, his indignation against sin will come to be delightful to you. John vi. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. I dare say there was a good deal of slander and scandal in what they said; but I am also afraid that, if it were said today, there would be a vast deal of sorrowful truth in it. We know that Christ redeemed us from among men, so that the redemption is particularly and specially for the elect; yet at the same time the price offered was so precious the blood was so infinite in value, that if every man that ever lived had to be redeemed Christ could have done it. (22-24) Commentary on 1 John 3:1-2 (Read 1 John 3:1-2) Following in the Non-conformist tradition, he quickly became one of Britain's most popular preachers. 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. A quaint collection of lectures about great preachers with unusual characteristics. Published April 23, 2018. (3-10) Love to the brethren is the character of real Christians. When we try to be, in every respect, what Gods Word tells us we ought to be, then may we know that we are in God; but if we walk carelessly, if we take no account of our actions, but do, after a random fashion, whatever comes into our foolish hearts, then have we no evidence at all that we are in God. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. Email / username or password was incorrect! This volume is the ULTIMATE COMMENTARY ON 2 JOHN . 2 TIMOTHY 2:15. 1 John 2:15. If I came and preached to you, and if I had the tongues of men and of angels, yet if I did not seek to do as my Master did, what avails all that I can say? Of Alexander, also, it was noted that in weary marches he was sure to be on foot with his warriors, and in fierce attack's he always was in the van. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. When every word of his is precious to us and when we strive to live according to his precepts, then we know that we are in him. This is even more than knowing that we know him, for it is the assurance that we are united to him by a living connection which can never be broken. Where enmity and hatred are till in the heart, it is proof positive that the grace of God is not there. Do not, I pray you, be led astray by thoughtlessly following your fellow-men: it is a poor, sheepish business, that running in crowds. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. The Immortality of the Soul: The Nature Of The Death Threatened As The Penalty Of Sin - Edward White, The Penalty of Death for Disobedience - Froom, Traditionalism and the (Not So) Second Death - Chris Date, Biblical Examples of Everlasting Destruction, Destroyed For Ever: An Examination of the Debates Concerning Annihilation and Conditional Immortality, Eternal Destruction Is Decreed Doom of Wicked - Leroy Edwin Froom, Further Biblical Support for Everlasting Destruction, The Destruction of the Finally Impenitent - Clark H. Pinnock, Biblical Analysis of Claimed Support Texts for Eternal Torture, Challenge to the Doctrine of Eternal Torment, Future Punishment is Eternal - Henry Constable - 1875, MAJOR Problems for the Eternal Torment Position, The Doctrine Of Future Rewards And Punishments In The Old Testament - Edward White, The Final End of the Wicked - Edward Fudge - Audio Interview, The Nature of the Future Punishment of the Wicked - C. F. Hudson, Thirty Questions For Teachers Of Eternal Torment, Universal Restoration Substituted for Eternal Torment - Froom. This is one of the great objects of all that is written by inspiration, that we may be kept from sin. Those men who are cavilling at what God does, questioning over what God has revealed, do not know him, for to know him is to adore him. A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 1904, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD'S-DAY EVENING, SEP. 3RD, 1876. That which was from, the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the Word of life; The fact that Christ was really in the flesh, that he was no phantom, no shadow mocking the eyes that looked upon him, is exceedingly important, and hence . Johannine Writings But they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. John Piper Mar 17, 1985. If we saw a man hanging over a deep pit, if we saw a man exposed to a sea of fire, and likely to perish in it, all our tenderest emotions would begin to flow, and we should pray in an agony of spirit, "Oh, God, save this man from danger!" Saints Sorrowing and Jesus Glad! The New Testament Wisdom Literature You certainly have not had the purpose of God fulfilled in you, dear friend, unless you have been conformed to the image of his dear Son. Here is a wide subject. Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. He had been subject unto his parents, and had lived in obscurity. Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you, for his names sake. And so it is with unholy Christians, too. . Many a sweet night he spent in those prayer-times of his in fellowship with the Father. But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. Rich men glory in wealth, famous men in valour, great men in honour, and I in "mine own God." And the third day there was a marriage in . conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy 1 John 2:1. Such self-denial as may be helpful to the weak you ought to practise. 1 John 2:1. Faith's Checkbook. What a heart-searching test this is! First, it is the design of God that those who are in Christ should walk as Christ walked. Is it a hopeless case? He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. What Is The Evidence For/Against The Existence Of God? Stand fast, therefore, ye soldiers of the Cross, stand like rocks amidst the onslaught of the waves, and the victory shall yet be yours. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall, continue in the Son, and in the Father. Christ does not teach us a Jesuitical system in which error and falsehood are mixed up with truth; the gospel is all truth, and to those who believe it we may say, Ye know the truth, and ye also know that no lie is of the truth., 1 John 2:22-23. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? The Spirit of God will teach you as you need to know. Pentateuch He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:25. Poetical Books The first thing about a Christian is initiation, initiation into Christ: the next thing is imitation, the imitation of Christ. The self-denials which we practise should be such as he prescribes us. And that is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. That would be a vain intrusion into things which are his peculiar domain. The Case for Conditional Immortality - J. W. Wenham, The Bible, Slavery, and America's Founders, The Biological and Biblical Dangers of Problem-Centered Counseling, The Urgent Need For Reformation in Pastoral Ministry, Problems and Limitations Historical Books Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. If we were separated from him, we should be as branches cut off from the vine, only fit to be gathered up for the fire, and to be burned. Both his audiences and his written works were voluminous: he often preached (out of doors without amplification) to crowds bettering 10,000, and the sheer number of his written sermons is staggering. From Spurgeon's Autobiography. He set his face like a flint that he would do the right; and he did the right. 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