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Christ reveals Himself to us when we step outside our comfort zone.
Mark 6:45-52
Jesus challenges us to let Him work the impossible through us.
Mark 6:30-44
Oh the depths of sin! Thank God that were sin abounds, God's grace super-abounds (Rm 5:20).
Mark 6:14-29
O Lord, may deliverance and healing accompany our preaching repentance.
Mark 6:7-13
Be encouraged! We are partakers of the coming glory, and we will be rewarded when Christ returns!
1 Peter 5:1-4
Mark considers healing "a few sick" as "no miracle"!
Mark 6:1-6
When we fear, Jesus says, "Do not be afraid, only believe." When we then throw ourselves into his arms, He says, "Your faith has saved you."
Mark 5:21-43
Jesus is clearly lord over the powers of darkness.
Mark 5:1-20
No matter how big the storm is, I need never to fear, when I am in Jesus' boat.
Mark 4:35-41
Regardless of how insignificant it appears or how hidden the progress, the success of the kingdom of God is assured.
Mark 4:26-34
There is none like You, O Lord!
Jeremiah 10:6-16
Our attitude towards the truth determines how much truth we receive.
Mark 4:21-25
The word is properly sown.  All hear the word.  The problem is with the soil.
Mark 4:10-20
Listen to this!
Mark 4:1-9
It is amazing to me that Jesus' own family thought He had lost His senses.
Mark 3:20-35
Mark lets us know again that preaching includes confronting the powers of darkness.
Mark 3:13-19
Jesus - a Messiah for all peoples
Mark 3:7-12
Lord, reveal where I am just as hard-hearted as the Pharisees, and have mercy on me.
Mark 3:1-6
An example of how new wine requires new wineskins
Mark 2:23-28
The kingdom of God is the new normal.
Mark 2:18-22
Revival brings joy.
Psalms 85
Hard-hearted religion slanders love and grace
Mark 2:13-17
Physical health and spiritual wholeness are closely intertwined.
Mark 2:1-12
Disobedience hinders the expansion of God's kingdom.
Mark 1:40-45
Jesus' preaching ministry included confronting the powers of darkness.
Mark 1:35-39
A healing leading to service
Mark 1:29-34
Jesus taught with authority, the scribes didn't.  May we follow Jesus' example.
Mark 1:21-28
Is my obedience immediate and am I learning to be a "fisher of men"?
Mark 1:14-20
The way of victory is paved with trails and temptations.
Mark 1:9-13
Light instead of darkness. Joy instead of gloom. Freedom instead of oppression.
Isaiah 9:1-7
John the Baptizer's baptism of repentance for the forgiveness pointed to the coming Messiah.
Mark 1:1-8
Differing convictions on the non-essentials enrich our fellowship and are glorifying to God.
Romans 14:1-12
Outline of Paul's second letter to Timothy
2 Timothy 1:1-4:22
The God's work is teamwork - in this short passage Paul mentions 8 people, one household and "all the brothers" in Rome.
2 Timothy 4:19-22
Amazing! Paul is in prison with a death sentence hanging over him, and all he can think about is completing the call to preach the gospel!
2 Timothy 4:16-18
Assistance should be both physical (the cloak) and spiritual (the parchments).
2 Timothy 4:9-15
First we run the race, and then comes the awards ceremony!
2 Timothy 4:6-8
We are to deal with spreading myths, legends and untruths in the church by preaching the word with great patience.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
All you need is scripture.
2 Timothy 3:10-17
Difficult times will come through evil men, but they will not make progress.
2 Timothy 3:1-9
Cure for Fear and Instability: Come and behold God's works, cease striving and get to know Him
Psalms 46
The honorable approach to deal with false teachers is to use kindness, patience and gentle correction.
2 Timothy 2:20-26
God's seal: He knows His children, and He keeps them faithful.
Call to Focus on the Truth
Remember Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:8-13
Geteiltes Leid ist halbes Leid.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
I want people like Onesiphorus to be on my team!
2 Timothy 1:15-18
To minister we need love, power and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:6-14
Come and see.  Come and hear.  Come and worship.
Psalms 66
Thank God for faithful mothers!
2 Timothy 1:3-5
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Psalms 56
All who are seeking peace find it in Christ Jesus through His grace and mercy.
2 Timothy 1:1-2
How can we repay the lord for all His benefits?  We can't.  We can only glory in His free salvation and worship Him.
Psalms 116
Let our focus be on learning truth and not dealing with false teaching.
1 Timothy 6:20-21
Outline of Paul's Letter to Titus
Titus 1:1-3:15
I want to be like Tychicus - a faithful believer Paul could send where ever there was a need.
Titus 3:12-15
He saved us so that we would be made heirs!
Titus 3:1-11
The motive for godly behavior is to bring honor to God.
Titus 2:1-15
We must first walk the walk if we want to defend the talk.
Titus 1:5-9
For with you is the fountain of life.
Psalms 36
Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me.
Psalms 35
Outline of Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Ephesians 1:1-6:24
When ministering, we should not only give information but also comfort hearts.
Ephesians 6:21-24
We wield the sword of the Word of God through Spirit-led prayer.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Draw near in faith, hold fast to hope, consider love.
Hebrews 10:19-25
As to Christ, as slaves of Christ, as to the Lord
Ephesians 6:5-9
Children need Christian discipline and instruction without provocation.
Ephesians 6:1-4
The basis of Paul's teaching to wives and husbands is his understanding of the hidden, but now revealed truth in Genesis 2:24.
Ephesians 5:22-33
The days are evil, therefore live right, know God's will and be filled with the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:15-21
There should not be even a hint of impurity among us.
Ephesians 5:1-5
List of sins which disrupt "the proper working of each individual part" necessary for "for the building up of the body in love". (Eph. 4:16)
Ephesians 4:25-32
It is the teaching of truth that leads to sanctification and truth is in Jesus.
Ephesians 4:17-24
Verse 16: The whole body...causes the growth of the body!
Ephesians 4:7-16
The brother who differs with me is in the same body, has the same Spirit, the same hope, the same Lord, the same faith, the same Father.
Ephesians 4:1-6
It is the indwelling of Christ through the Spirit that helps us comprehend the love of God and fills us with the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:14-21
We, being God's church (made up of both Jews and Gentiles), proclaim God's wisdom to the heavenly powers.
Ephesians 3:1-13
Christ establishes peace between humans by bringing humans into peace with the Father.
Ephesians 2:11-22
God, by His rich grace, has done three things for us: 1) made us alive with Christ, 2) raised us up with Him and 3) seated us with Him.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Having a spirit of wisdom and knowing God reveals to us that God has our past, future and present under His control.
Ephesians 1:15-23
We have been chosen and adopted into a mighty family.  Our sins have been forgiven and an inheritance awaits us.
Ephesians 1:3-14
Never underestimate the results, no matter how small the start, when God is at work.
Zechariah 4
A Christian = a saint = one faithful to Christ
Ephesians 1:1-2
Outline of John's first letter
1 John 1:1-5:21
Confidence in Prayer
1 John 5:13-21
Both the objective historical facts and the subjective witness of the Spirit testify about Jesus.
1 John 5:6-12
One can know a child of God because they love God and observe His commandments.
1 John 5:1-5
O God, let your love be perfected in me.
1 John 4:16-21
Acquire knowledge and testify boldly.
1 John 4:13-16
When we love one another, God's love is perfected in us!
1 John 4:7-12
At the core of false teaching is a false theology regarding Christ.
1 John 4:1-6
It is possible to have assurance that we are in the truth, and this assurance gives us confidence in prayer.
1 John 3:19-24
John Stott, "Jealousy-hatred-murder is a natural and terrible sequence."
1 John 3:11-18
Sinlessness is a result of Christ's first appearing.
1 John 3:4-10
What does seeing Him have to do with becoming like Him?
1 John 3:1-3
Those who know God should not love the world.
1 John 2:12-17
We stumble when we leave the light because in darkness we cannot see where we are going.
1 John 2:3-11
Confession of sin brings forgiveness and sanctification because God is faithful and righteous.
1 John 1:5-2:2
The proclamation of Jesus results in true fellowship.
1 John 1:1-4
Jesus - a Messiah for the Gentiles and the Jews
Luke 2:22-35
The Great Shepherd announces to shepherds the birth of the passover lamb.
Luke 2:8-20
Every Christmas is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham.
Luke 1:67-79
God's sent Jesus because of His mercy He had promised to Abraham.  He is faithful and keeps His promises!
Luke 1:46-55
Outline of Paul's Letter to Philemon
Philemon 1-25
Christian work is team work.
Philemon 22-25
In verses 14 to 16 Paul shows Philemon how God has turned a bad situation to good for all involved.
Philemon 8-21
When God talks to us about suffering, He begins by addressing us as His beloved.
1 Peter 4:12-19
Our faith becomes effective through true knowledge.
Philemon 4-7
The church: Prisoners, brothers, beloved people, fellow workers, sisters and fellow soldiers living in the grace and peace of God.
Philemon 1-3
Outline of Paul's letter to the Colossians
Colossians 1:1-4:18
Above all, put on love.
Colossians 3:12-17
We can lay aside all anger, evil speech and lying due to the fact that all racial and social barriers have been torn down in Christ.
Colossians 3:5-11
Walk worthy; remain steadfast; give thanks.
Colossians 1:9-14
May the gospel constantly be bearing fruit and increasing in my life.
Colossians 1:3-8
Lord, help me to labor in prayer for my people.
Colossians 4:7-18
Pray for open doors to be able to clearly speak the mystery of Christ and then, when it comes, speak graciously.
Colossians 4:2-6
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
Colossians 3:18-4:1
Let us walk as children of light.
Ephesians 5:6-14
Let us live a life that matches the spiritual reality of our salvation.
Colossians 3:1-4
In Christ we grow with the growth that comes from God.  Who then can rob us of our prize?
Colossians 2:16-23
Rooted, built up and established - The result of Christ's work in us.
Colossians 2:6-15
The goal of our preaching is to present every man complete in Christ to Christ for Christ.
Colossians 1:24-2:5
Outline of Paul's Letter to the Philippians
Philippians 1:1-4:23
The halls of power cannot prevent the spread of the gospel.
Philippians 4:21-23
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Jesus in Acts 20:35
Philippians 4:15-20
Three ways to "continue in the faith": 1) be firmly established, 2) be steadfast and 3) do not be moved away from your hope.
Colossians 1:15-23
Faith in God results in contentment.
Philippians 4:10-14
The fact that the Lord is near encourages and motivates us in our daily walk.
Philippians 4:2-9
Our mindset determines our walk.
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Let us march together toward Christ.
Philippians 3:12-16
Paul’s Goal: to gain Christ, to be found in Him and to Know Him.
Philippians 3:1-11
Epaphroditus: An example of one, who did not look out for his own interests, but for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:25-30
Let us seek the interests of Christ.
Philippians 2:19-24
Rejoice in the sacrifice!
Philippians 2:12-18
What brings you joy? For Paul it was the church walking in the unity of Christ.
Philippians 2:1-11
Standing firm in the light of opposition confirms the gospel and is a sign of satan's defeat.
Philippians 1:27-30
Regard, respect, serve.
1 Timothy 6:1-2
I am impressed with Paul's ability to see God's hand in a very difficult situation.
Philippians 1:12-18
To live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:18-26
The goal of refuting false teaching should include the restoration of the false teachers to sound faith.
Titus 1:10-16
Lord, help me to grab hold of true life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Consider the boldness of Paul's statement about those who disagree with his teaching!  How intolerant!
1 Timothy 6:3-10
Is the public reading of the scriptures an important aspect of our church services today?
1 Timothy 4:11-16
Let us remain steadfast in our faith.  Christ is coming!
1 Timothy 6:11-16
What are our reasons for thanksgiving in prayer?
Philippians 1:3-8
The peace of Christ is so much greater than the Pax Romana.
Philippians 1:1-2
Our future blamelessness starts now as we are filled with Christ's fruit of righteousness.  We are to live now like we will be later.
Philippians 1:9-11
Outline of Pauls first letter to Timothy.
1 Timothy 1:1-6:21
As leaders let us work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17-25
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27)
1 Timothy 5:3-16
In the "household of God" we are to relate to each other as family.
1 Timothy 5:1-2
The marks of a good servant of Christ: the study of God's word, personal application of that learned, and the teaching of others.
1 Timothy 4:6-10
It is a demonic lie to think that one can achieve inner holiness through outer abstinence.
1 Timothy 4:1-5
The church is the household of God - a reference back to 1 Timothy 3:4-5 (an elder must be one who manages his own household well).
1 Timothy 3:14-16
The qualifications for church servants arise out of the fact that they are looked up upon and thus must serve as good examples.
1 Timothy 3:8-13
There are important similarities between "managing a household" and "taking care of the church of God".
1 Timothy 3:1-7
Paul's extremely challenging to understand and apply instructions to women.
1 Timothy 2:9-15
Wrath and dissension block prayer.
1 Timothy 2:1-8
The means for fighting the good fight is through keeping the faith and being morally pure.
1 Timothy 1:18-20
Paul found mercy because God wanted to demonstrate His prefect patience to sinners.
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Let us teach the "the gospel of the glory of the blessed God"!
1 Timothy 1:8-11
The goal of our instruction must be love!
1 Timothy 1:3-7
O taste and see that the Lord is good.
Psalms 34
We have peace through God's grace and mercy.
1 Timothy 1:1-2
Let us soften our hearts by uniting what we hear from God with faith (Hebrews 4:2).
Psalms 95
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Psalms 33
True blessedness and joy come in an intimate relationship with the Lord.
Psalms 32
My times are in your hand.
Psalms 31
But a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Psalms 30
In the midst of the greatest storm or disaster, the Lord rules as king.
Psalms 29
A heart that trusts in Him received His help.
Psalms 28
Paul's structured approach to teaching sound doctrine - instruction, theological basis, command to teach and dealing with opposition.
Titus 1:1-3:15
We seek God's face because He first draws us to Him.
Psalms 27
Lord, I love the place where your glory dwells.
Psalms 26
He pardons my iniquity for His name's sake.
Psalms 25
Seek the glorious King in worship.
Psalms 24
The goodness of the Lord leads us to continually worship Him.
Psalms 23
But you, O Lord...
Psalms 22
Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
Psalms 126
Through God's covenant loyalty we will never be shaken.
Psalms 21
But we will boast in the name of the Lord.
Psalms 20
Let us work towards the fulfillment of the vision of the nations streaming to the Lord!
Isaiah 2:1-5
The revelation of God's glory is available to all through that which He has made.
Psalms 19
He trains my hands for battle.
Psalms 18
Verse 15 is the psalmist version of Mt 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Psalms 17
True life is fullness of joy, which is found in God's presence.
Psalms 16
Outline of the Crucifixion and Resurrection According to Matthew
Matthew 26:3-28:20
Outline of the Gospel According to Matthew
Matthew 1:1-28:20
Jesus promises to be with you "the whole of every day".
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus is alive!
Matthew 27:62-28:15
His grave was assigned with wicked men, Yet He was with a rich man in His death — Isaiah 53:9
Matthew 27:55-61
It was the will of God and not the nails that held Jesus to the cross.
Matthew 27:38-54
Jesus, King of the Jews, is crucified.
Matthew 27:31-37
Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so He did not open His mouth. -- Issaiah 53:7
Matthew 27:11-30
God's will is accomplished in the midst of betrayals, mock trials, false witnesses, beatings and denials.
Matthew 26:47-27:10
Jesus' desire to do God's will overcame the deep distress of the coming crucifixion.
Matthew 26:36-46
The Lord's Supper - a living proclamation of Jesus' death until He comes again.
Matthew 26:20-35
In the midst of the scheming of evil people, one sees here God's hand at work.
Matthew 26:1-19
Outline of the fifth discourse in Matthew's gospel
Matthew 24:1-26:2
Jesus concludes His discourse by predicting His crucifixion in two days time.
Matthew 26:1-2
Faith in Christ is demonstrated in how one treats His children.
Matthew 25:31-46
Being read for the Parousia means diligently using everything He has entrusted to us for His glory while we wait.
Matthew 25:14-30
It is not possible to "share" preparedness for Jesus' coming.  Each person is responsible to be prepared.
Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus expects us to be diligently working for Him while we wait for His return.
Matthew 24:45-51
The Lord expects us to be alert and ready for His coming.
Matthew 24:42-44
Those not ready will be taken be surprise when Jesus returns.
Matthew 24:36-41
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. (Psalm 119:89)
Matthew 24:32-35
The elect can be found in every corner of the earth.
Matthew 24:29-31
Protection against false witnesses is the true witness of Jesus: "Behold, I have told you in advance."
Matthew 24:22-28
The signs of the destruction of the temple
Matthew 24:15-21
Want to see Jesus come back? See that the Gospel is preached to all nations!
Matthew 24:4-14
God's view of things is often different than man's view.
Matthew 24:1-2
Outline of the Fifth Narrative in the Gospel According to Matthew
Matthew 19:3-23:39
Jesus wants to protect you. Are you willing?
Matthew 23:37-39
According to Jesus the main emphasis of scripture is on justice, mercy and faithfulness.
Matthew 23:13-36
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Matthew 23:1-12
Christ: son of David and son of God
Matthew 22:41-46
Without love of God and fellow man, we are nothing.
Matthew 22:34-40
Many questions are answered when we understand the scriptures and the power of God.
Matthew 22:23-33
Followers of Christ must submit both to governmental authority and to God.
Matthew 22:15-22
The invitation to join the kingdom is very broad, but not all enter in.
Matthew 22:1-14
Our God is a longanimous God who, in the face of violent rejection, sent His beloved Son!
Matthew 21:33-46
It is better to say no to God, repent and then obey than to say yes and disobey.
Matthew 21:28-32
Further revelation is withheld from those that reject revelation already given.
Matthew 21:23-27
Do we appear to be fruitful when really we are barren?
Matthew 21:17-22
True worship involves Christ-centered prayer and caring for the weak.
Matthew 21:12-16
Jesus fulfilled prophecy to the smallest detail.
Matthew 21:1-11
Let us be moved with compassion as Jesus is.
Matthew 20:29-34
Leadership in the kingdom is servant leadership.
Matthew 20:20-28
The third passion prediction of Jesus in Matthew's gospel
Matthew 20:17-19
God is not fair.  He is compassionate.
Matthew 19:30-20:16
"We have left everything and followed you." - Peter
Matthew 19:23-29
An example that one cannot server two masters
Matthew 19:16-22
We are to become as children.
Matthew 19:13-15
Every marriage is a living memorial to God's creation of humankind as male and female, made for each other.  Divorce destroys this memorial.
Matthew 19:3-12
Outline of the fourth discourse in Matthew's gospel
Matthew 18:1-19:2
Conclusion of the fourth discourse of Jesus as recorded by Matthew.
Matthew 19:1-2
Compassion and Forgiveness Go Hand in Hand
Matthew 18:21-35
Disciples and Discipline - The Goal Must Always Be to Restore
Matthew 18:15-20
You are of great value to the Father.
Matthew 18:10-14
Humbleness (Mt 18:1-4) is a great medicine against causing others to stumble (Mt 18:5-9).
Matthew 18:5-9
We must become like children.
Matthew 18:1-4
Outline of the Fourth Narrative in Matthew's Gospel
Matthew 13:54-17:27
Jesus shows us how to humble ourselves, not insisting on our rights.
Matthew 17:24-27
Do we only see the suffering or God's promises in the suffering?
Matthew 17:22-23
"And nothing will be impossible to you." -- Jesus
Matthew 17:14-21
The fulfillment of God’s will and suffering can go hand in hand.
Matthew 17:9-13
Listen to Him!
Matthew 17:1-8
Consider the value of the soul.
Matthew 16:24-28
Let us set our minds on God's interests.
Matthew 16:21-23
It is only through revelation that we can really know who Jesus is.
Matthew 16:13-20
Our faith is expected to grow through encounters with God's provision for us.
Matthew 16:5-12
Those demanding a sign are without excuse.
Matthew 16:1-4
Jesus is aware of both our physical needs and spiritual needs.
Matthew 15:32-39
Jesus heals the many.
Matthew 15:29-31
Great faith impresses Jesus.
Matthew 15:21-28
Defilement originates in the heart
Matthew 15:10-20
Is our focus on traditions or God‘s word?
Matthew 15:1-9
Jesus was more than willing to be among the crowds and care for their needs.
Matthew 14:34-36
Peter, having been trained to do what Jesus does, walks on water.
Matthew 14:22-33
"He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them" - Lord, give me your compassion.
Matthew 14:13-21
Power in the hand of a weak ruler kills the last old testament prophet.
Matthew 14:1-12
"It is sad that every time in the NT somebody is “scandalized” by someone, that someone is Jesus." - D. A. Carson
Matthew 13:54-58
Outline of Jesus' Third Discourse Recorded by Matthew
Matthew 13:1-53
The end of Jesus' third discourse as recorded by Matthew.
Matthew 13:53
When we teach, let us bring out of our understanding and revelation the "whole purpose of God".
Matthew 13:52
Let us teach God's word so that our hearers understand it.
Matthew 13:51
God will separate the bad from the good.
Matthew 13:49-50
God will separate the good from the bad.
Matthew 13:47-48
Some find the kingdom by "chance", while others find it after diligently seeking for it.
Matthew 13:44-46
"The righteous will shine forth as the sun."
Matthew 13:36-43
What we know of God, we only know because He has chosen to reveal Himself.
Matthew 13:34-35
"For who has despised the day of small things?" Zachariah 4:10
Matthew 13:31-33
Regarding evil, the "what to do?" question is more important than the "why?" question.
Matthew 13:24-30
Understanding the word sown is the key to fruitfulness.
Matthew 13:18-23
Hard hearts block ears from hearing and eyes from seeing.
Matthew 13:10-17
One type of seed. Four types of soil. Four different results.
Matthew 13:3-9
Here is an example of Jesus being "ready in season and out of season".
Matthew 13:1-2
Outline of the Third Narrative in Matthew's Gospel
Matthew 11:2-12:50
You demonstrate that you are part of Jesus' family when you do the will of the Father.
Matthew 12:46-50
It is not enough to turn from evil.  One must turn to God.
Matthew 12:43-45
There is never enough proof but always enough revelation.
Matthew 12:38-42
There is no possibility of neutrality in the spiritual world.
Matthew 12:30-37
Jesus - Stronger than the Strong Man.
Matthew 12:25-29
The attitude of the heart determines one's view of reality.
Matthew 12:22-24
Jesus, hope of the nations
Matthew 12:15-21
It is lawful to do good.
Matthew 12:9-14
I desire compassion, and not sacrifice.
Matthew 12:1-8
Lord Jesus, I am feeling weary. I come to you and accept Your yoke. Please grant me Your promised rest.
Matthew 11:25-30
Godly punishment is based on the amount of revelation received and rejected.
Matthew 11:20-24
Do my deeds prove right the wisdom of God?
Matthew 11:16-19
The kingdom of God is forcefully advancing!
Matthew 11:7-15
"Report what you hear and see." - God wants us not only to hear about Him but to experience Him.
Matthew 11:2-6
Outline of Jesus' Second Discourse as Recorded by Matthew
Matthew 10:1-11:1
Let us continue to preach and teach the gospel of the kingdom.
Matthew 11:1
Be bold! God promises to receive all those that receive the gospel when you preach.
Matthew 10:40-42
Outline of the Second Narrative in Matthew's Gospel
Matthew 8:1-9:38
What a paradox! One must lose one's life to find it!
Matthew 10:34-39
Another version of Jesus' statement, "I am the way".
Matthew 10:32-33
God will bring justice.  Therefore let us boldly proclaim the gospel.
Matthew 10:26-31
A disciple is not above his teacher.
Matthew 10:24-25
In the midst of persecution, Jesus says, "Do not worry."
Matthew 10:16-23
When we preach, let us preach about the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 10:5-15
Let us minister in the authority Christ has given us.
Matthew 10:1-5
May we develop the same wholistic ministry Jesus had.
Matthew 9:35-38
It is so tempting to reject the move of the Holy Spirit among Christians theologically different from us.  Do not do it!
Matthew 9:32-34
Jesus demonstrates He has the messianic authority recorded in Isaiah 35:5-6.
Matthew 9:27-31
Jesus demonstrates His authority over death
Matthew 9:18-26
"I desire compassion, and not sacrifice." - God
Matthew 9:9-17
Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
Matthew 9:1-8
"They preferred pigs to persons, swine to the Savior." (D. A. Carson)
Matthew 8:28-34
As long as Jesus is in your boat you need not fear.
Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus' answer to over-eager and under-eager followers.
Matthew 8:18-22
"He Himself took our infirmities and carried away our diseases."
Matthew 8:14-17
True authority comes from being under authority.
Matthew 8:5-13
"I am willing; be cleansed."
Matthew 8:1-4
Outline of Jesus' First Discourse as Recorded by Matthew
Matthew 5:1-7:29
The One with the authority to judge the human race taught and then commands us to teach.
Matthew 7:28-29
Two foundations - Jesus says build on the rock.
Matthew 7:24-27
Two groups of people - Jesus says do the will of the Father.
Matthew 7:21-23
Two trees - Jesus says Beware of the Bad One
Matthew 7:15-20
Two paths - Jesus says take the unpopular one.
Matthew 7:13-14
Want to fulfill the law and the prophets? Here's how!
Matthew 7:12
Prayer: How much more will the Father give what is good to those who ask!
Matthew 7:7-11
Dogs, swine and the gospel of Christ.
Matthew 7:6
How human it is to rationalize away our own short-comings and sin.
Matthew 7:1-5
Eight Reasons Why Worry Is Futile
Matthew 6:25-34
Let my eyes be singly focused on You Lord and not on the mammon of this world.
Matthew 6:19-24
The degree to which we are able to forgive others indicates the degree to which we have experienced God's forgiveness.
Matthew 6:14-15
"All difficulties in prayer can be traced to one cause: praying as if God were absent." - Teresa of Avila
Matthew 6:7-8
First heaven, then earth
Matthew 6:9-13
When fasting, which reward will it be?
Matthew 6:16-18
When praying, which reward will it be?
Matthew 6:5-6
When giving alms, which reward will it be?
Matthew 6:2-4
Only those things done exclusively for God bring their appointed fulfillment.
Matthew 6:1
The law points to the perfection of the Father.
Matthew 5:48
"To return evil for good is devilish; to return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine” - Alfred Plummer
Matthew 5:43-47
The righteousness taught by Jesus requires a self-sacrificing response to evil and generosity in meeting the needs of others.
Matthew 5:38-42
Convince others you are telling the truth by a good reputation and not by many solemn words.
Matthew 5:33-37
Let marriage be held in honor.
Matthew 5:31-32
Make a covenant with your eyes.
Matthew 5:27-30
One root cause of murder is anger.
Matthew 5:21-26
The whole law and the prophets point toward Jesus.
Matthew 5:17-20
The goal is always the glory of God.
Matthew 5:13-16
Teaching is an important element in making disciples.
Matthew 5:1-2
Jesus gives us eight keys to happiness.
Matthew 5:3-12
Outline of the First Narrative in Matthew's Gospel
Matthew 3:1-4:25
The strategic choice of Capernaum as His headquarters allowed Jesus to reach out to the whole Roman province of Syria.
Matthew 4:23-25
The call of Christ demands an immediate response.
Matthew 4:18-22
Jesus, as the all-nations Messiah, begins His ministry in a region populated by Gentiles.
Matthew 4:12-17
By resisting the temptation of the devil, Jesus chooses God's calling as the suffering servant.
Matthew 4:1-11
After the baptism of Jesus, God confirms that Jesus is His chosen servant as prophesied in Isaiah 42.
Matthew 3:13-17
The coming of God's kingdom demands repentance, marked by good works, or brings judgment.
Matthew 3:7-12
The right response to the arrival of God's kingdom is radical repentance.
Matthew 3:1-6
Outline of Birth and Early Childhood of Jesus as Recorded by Matthew
Matthew 1:18-2:23
God confirms His Messiah through prophecy.
Matthew 2:19-23
The final tears are shed before the new covenant, promised by Jeremiah, is established by Jesus.
Matthew 2:16-18
Immediate and exact obedience regardless of the cost or inconvenience
Matthew 2:13-15
Here we see three responses to Christ: 1. Worship Him. (Magi) 2. Ignore Him. (Priests) 3. Try to kill Him. (Herod)
Matthew 2:1-12
Jesus' conception, birth and naming fulfilled Old Testament prophecy.
Matthew 1:18-25
Jesus, being the son of David and the son of Abraham, establishes God's Kingdom and ushers in God's salvation.
Matthew 1:1-17
In restoring Israel, God is also concerned about taking a people for Himself from among the nations.
Amos 9:11-15
The more severe judgment: a famine of God's word.
Amos 8:4-14
Israel called to know that God has the power to bring about the judgment He has announced.
Amos 9:1-10
The certainty of the Lord's calling was Amos' defense.
Amos 7:1-8:3
Israel's complacency and decadent lifestyle stifled compassion, justice and righteousness.
Amos 6:1-14
Pursue the weightier provisions of the law.
Amos 5:18-27
God is not silent.  He declares His thoughts to man.
Amos 4:1-13
The Lord has spoken!  Who can but prophesy?
Amos 3:1-15
To catch his hearers' attention, Amos first proclaims the Lord's judgment on seven of Israel's neighbors.
Amos 1:3-2:5
We can fight sin be meditating on God's faithfulness.  Here Israel did not do this.
Amos 2:6-16
Israel cast down and silenced justice because they forgot that the Lord is the Lord of creation and human history.
Amos 5:1-17
Five commands, which, when followed, will bring about the presence of God in our lives.
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
God's authority given to us is for building up and not tearing down.
2 Corinthians 13:5-10
The weakness of submission produces life through God's power.
2 Corinthians 13:1-4
A leader's goal should always be to build up the church.
2 Corinthians 12:19-21
A true sign of a good leader is the willingness to expend himself for the people he leads.
2 Corinthians 12:14-18
Let us support our leaders, so that they are not forced to have to defend themselves.
2 Corinthians 12:11-13
Power is perfected in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Let us not try to appear to be more than who we really are.
2 Corinthians 12:1-6
When slandered, Paul defends himself by mentioning his weaknesses.
2 Corinthians 11:30-33
Paul's credentials set a very high bar regarding dedication to the cause of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:21-29
False teachers can only spread their teachings where they are tolerated.
2 Corinthians 11:16-21
Appearances can be deceptive.  We need to bear the fruit of righteousness, not just say the right words.
2 Corinthians 11:7-15
The battle to maintain simple devotion to Christ is a battle of our minds.
2 Corinthians 11:1-6
Let us boast in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Lord, help me to be genuine in all circumstances.
2 Corinthians 10:7-11
How do you fight and what are your weapons?
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Generous giving brings glory to God.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Let us not allow covetousness to ruin generous giving.
2 Corinthians 9:1-5
A wonderful example of being above reproach in finances before God and people.
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
We are to give according to our ability to ensure that no one has lack.
2 Corinthians 8:8-15
What is your response to great affliction?
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
There can be much joy during much affliction.
2 Corinthians 7:2-4
We are called to holiness because we are God's people, and therefore we are God's people when we live holy lives.
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
A minister's duty: an open heart despite rejection.
2 Corinthians 6:11-13
The Gospel: God made Christ, who knew no sin, to become sin for us so that we might be righteous.
2 Corinthians 5:16-6:10
One for all so that all may be for one.
2 Corinthians 5:11-15
When we die, we will be with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
There is glory through suffering.
2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5
The saving faith of the Old Testament and the saving faith of the New Testament are the same.
2 Corinthians 4:13-15
Seeing the hope and faith of Christians not succumbing to affliction produces life in the observers.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
In these verses there are at least 13 points for ministers of the gospel.
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Let God continually polish our mirror so that we can properly reflect His glory.
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
As ministers of the New Covenant, we proclaim a glorious message!
2 Corinthians 3:7-11
God has made us (past tense) adequate as servants of the new covenant.
2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Let Christ write His letter in our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:1-3
Let us preach the word of God as from God in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
How leaders are received reflects the spiritual state of a church.
2 Corinthians 7:13-16
Lord, help me be open to severe correction designed for my good.
2 Corinthians 7:8-13
God is a God who comforts the depressed.
2 Corinthians 7:5-7
Walk, work and speak righteousness.
Psalms 15:1-11
A life without God leads to moral corruption.
Psalms 14:1-7
True faith continues to trust in the Lord even when it appears as though He has forgotten us.
Psalms 13:1-6
What God promises will come to pass because His words are pure.
Psalms 12:1-8
When the foundations are destroyed, the righteous should take refuge in the Lord!
Psalms 11:1-7
Paul, while preaching the Gospel, searches for Titus, first in Troas and then in Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 2:12-13
Church discipline must always be restorative.  There is always the danger that Satan may find a way to use it to sow division and dissent.
2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Paul is confident, that even in relational difficulties, we are all united in joy.
2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4
God establishes us in Christ, having anointed and sealed us and having given us the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 1:15-22
Let us conduct ourselves in holiness, godly sincerity and in the grace of God.
2 Corinthians 1:12-14
Affliction mixed with hope and prayer results in deliverance, which in turn brings glory to God.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Comfort in suffering becomes effective through patient endurance.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Grace and peace come from God the Father and Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
We can take courage in the truth that God has heard and will continue to hear our prayers for help with the purpose to deliver us.
Psalms 10:1-18
In times of trouble, we can appeal to God as our righteous judge who is a stronghold for the oppressed.
Psalms 9:1-20
God uses the insignificant to silence His enemies.
Psalms 8:1-9
David appeals to the righteous Judge for deliverance.
Psalms 7:1-17
God delivers us from deep anguish because of His lovingkindness.
Psalms 6:1-10
The answer to adversaries is God's presence and His leading.
Psalms 5:1-12
When leaders turn to worthless desires, David prays, and God's answer is great joy.
Psalms 4:1-8
In the midst of many adversaries, David expresses his trust in the Lord.
Psalms 3:1-8
God's response to the rebellion of the nations is to laugh.
Psalms 2:1-12
Those that love the law of the Lord will be blessed and will prosper, but the wicked will perish.
Psalms 1:1-6
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Antichrists and True Christians
1 John 2:18-29
The question "Who is Jesus?" is what divides antichrists from true Christians and decides their eternal destiny.
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Published February 2nd, 2020; Updated March 3rd, 2020
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John informs his readers about antichrists who have appeared and deny the Father and the Son. His readers, the true Christians, however, know the truth and have eternal life and reside in the Father and the Son.
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1 John 2:18-29
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Παιδία, ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν,
Children, a it is the last hour;
Kinder, es ist die letzte Stunde!
καὶ καθὼς ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἀντίχριστος ἔρχεται,
and just as you heard that b antichrist is coming,
Und wie ihr gehört habt, daß der Antichrist kommt,
καὶ νῦν ἀντίχριστοι πολλοὶ γεγόνασιν,
c even now many antichrists have appeared;
so sind nun viele Antichristen geworden;
comparison
ὅθεν γινώσκομεν ὅτι ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν.
from this we know that it is the last hour.
daran erkennen wir, daß es die letzte Stunde ist.
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ἐξ ἡμῶν ἐξῆλθαν
a They went out from us,
Sie sind von uns ausgegangen,
ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἦσαν ἐξ ἡμῶν•
but they were not really of us;
aber sie waren nicht von uns;
concessive
εἰ γὰρ ἐξ ἡμῶν ἦσαν,
for if they had been of us,
denn wenn sie von uns gewesen wären,
μεμενήκεισαν ἂν μεθʼ ἡμῶν•
they would have remained with us;
so wären sie bei uns geblieben.
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ἀλλʼ
but they went out,
Aber
ἵνα φανερωθῶσιν ὅτι οὐκ εἰσὶν πάντες ἐξ ἡμῶν.
b so that 1 it would be shown that they all are not of us.
es sollte offenbar werden, daß nicht alle von uns sind.
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καὶ ὑμεῖς χρῖσμα ἔχετε ἀπὸ τοῦ ἁγίου
1 But you have an a anointing from b the Holy One,
Und ihr habt die Salbung von dem Heiligen
καὶ οἴδατε πάντες.
and c you all know.
und wisset alles.
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οὐκ ἔγραψα ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐκ οἴδατε τὴν ἀλήθειαν
I have not written to you because you do not know the truth,
Ich habe euch nicht geschrieben, als kenntet ihr die Wahrheit nicht,
ἀλλʼ ὅτι οἴδατε αὐτὴν
but a because you do know it,
sondern weil ihr sie kennet
καὶ ὅτι πᾶν ψεῦδος ἐκ τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἔστιν.
and 1 because no lie is b of the truth.
und weil keine Lüge aus der Wahrheit kommt.
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Τίς ἐστιν ὁ ψεύστης εἰ μὴ ὁ ἀρνούμενος ὅτι Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἔστιν ὁ χριστός;
Who is the liar but a the one who denies that Jesus is the 1 Christ?
Wer ist der Lügner, wenn nicht der, welcher leugnet, daß Jesus der Christus sei?
οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ ἀντίχριστος, ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὸν υἱόν.
This is b the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.
Das ist der Antichrist, der den Vater und den Sohn leugnet!
πᾶς ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν υἱὸν οὐδὲ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει,
a Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father;
Wer den Sohn leugnet, der hat auch den Vater nicht;
ὁ ὁμολογῶν τὸν υἱὸν καὶ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει.
the one who confesses the Son has the Father also.
wer den Sohn bekennt, der hat auch den Vater.
Ὑμεῖς ὃ ἠκούσατε ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς, ἐν ὑμῖν μενέτω.
As for you, let that abide in you which you heard a from the beginning.
Was ihr von Anfang an gehört habt, das bleibe in euch!
ἐὰν ἐν ὑμῖν μείνῃ ὃ ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς ἠκούσατε,
If what you heard from the beginning abides in you,
Wenn in euch bleibt, was ihr von Anfang an gehört habt,
καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐν τῷ υἱῷ καὶ ἐν τῷ πατρὶ μενεῖτε.
you also b will abide in the Son and in the Father.
so werdet auch ihr in dem Sohne und in dem Vater bleiben.
καὶ αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ ἐπαγγελία ἣν αὐτὸς ἐπηγγείλατο ἡμῖν, τὴν ζωὴν τὴν αἰώνιον.
a This is the promise which He Himself 1 made to us: eternal life.
Und das ist die Verheißung, die er uns verheißen hat: das ewige Leben.
Ταῦτα ἔγραψα ὑμῖν περὶ τῶν πλανώντων ὑμᾶς.
These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to a deceive you.
Solches habe ich euch geschrieben betreffs derer, die euch verführen.
καὶ ὑμεῖς τὸ χρῖσμα ὃ ἐλάβετε ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ, μένει ἐν ὑμῖν
As for you, the a anointing which you received from Him abides in you,
Und die Salbung, die ihr von ihm empfangen habt, bleibt in euch,
καὶ οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε ἵνα τις διδάσκῃ ὑμᾶς,
and you have no need for anyone to teach you;
und ihr bedürfet nicht, daß euch jemand lehre;
ἀλλʼ ὡς τὸ αὐτοῦ χρῖσμα διδάσκει ὑμᾶς περὶ πάντων
but as His anointing b teaches you about all things,
sondern so, wie euch die Salbung selbst über alles belehrt,
καὶ ἀληθές ἐστιν
and is c true
ist es wahr
καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ψεῦδος,
and is not a lie,
und keine Lüge,
καὶ καθὼς ἐδίδαξεν ὑμᾶς,
and just as it has taught you,
und wie sie euch belehrt hat,
μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ.
1 you abide in Him.
so bleibet darin!
Καὶ νῦν, τεκνία, μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ,
Now, a little children, abide in Him,
Und nun, Kindlein, bleibet in ihm,
ἵνα ἐὰν φανερωθῇ
so that when He b appears,
damit, wenn er erscheint,
σχῶμεν παρρησίαν
we may have c confidence
wir Freudigkeit haben
καὶ μὴ αἰσχυνθῶμεν ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ.
and d not 1 shrink away from Him in shame 2 at His e coming.
und uns nicht schämen müssen vor ihm bei seiner Wiederkunft.
temporal
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν,
If you know that a He is righteous,
Wenn ihr wisset, daß er gerecht ist,
γινώσκετε ὅτι καὶ πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται.
you know that everyone also who practices righteousness b is 1 born of Him.
so erkennet auch, daß jeder, der die Gerechtigkeit übt, von Ihm geboren ist.
Second class conditional "Contrary to Fact Condition" assuming the premise as false for the sake of argument. "If they had been of us, which they were not, they would have remained with us, which they did not"
I am assuming that all instances of ὅτι in verse 21 introduce a direct object content clause as recommended by the NET Bible.
"The statement you all know probably constitutes an indirect allusion to the provisions of the new covenant mentioned in Jer 31 (see especially Jer 31:34)." NET Bible
Third class conditional "Future More Probable Condition" indicating either a probable future action or a hypothetical situation.
Third class conditional 'Present General Condition' indicating a generic situation or universal truth at the present time
We know it is the last hour because antichrists have come.
The antichrists went out from the believers, showing that they were never true believers.
Antichrists have appeared and come out from the believers, showing that is is the last hour and that they were not true believers.
True believers are anointed from the Holy One and know the truth.
Antichrists have appeared and left the true Christians who know the truth.
Antichrists deny both the Father and the Son.
The anointing resides in believers and teaches them all things, therefore believers should reside in him.
Believers should remain in Him, so that they will have no shame when He comes back.
Believers can remain in the Son and in the Father by keeping the gospel teachings.
Antichrists deny Jesus. True Christians have the promise of eternal life and reside in the Father and in the Son.
John informs his readers about antichrists who have appeared and deny the Father and the Son. His readers, the true Christians, however, know the truth and have eternal life as they reside in the Father and the Son.
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1 John 2:18-29
A. Antichrists Have Appeared
Children, it is the last hour;
and just as you heard that antichrist is coming,
even now many antichrists have appeared;
from this we know that it is the last hour.
They went out from us,
but they were not really of us;
for if they had been of us,
they would have remained with us;
but they went out,
so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.
B. True Christians Know the Truth
But you have an anointing from the Holy One,
and you all know.
I have not written to you because you do not know the truth,
but because you do know it,
and because no lie is of the truth.
A'. Antichrists Deny the Father and the Son
Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ?
This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father;
the one who confesses the Son has the Father also.
B'. True Christians Have Eternal Life
As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning.
If what you heard from the beginning abides in you,
you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.
As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you,
and you have no need for anyone to teach you;
but as His anointing teaches you about all things,
and is true
and is not a lie,
and just as it has taught you,
you abide in Him.
Now, little children, abide in Him,
so that when He appears,
we may have confidence
and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.
If you know that He is righteous,
you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.
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Παιδία, ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν,
Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour.
Kinder, es ist die letzte Stunde! Und wie ihr gehört habt, daß der Antichrist kommt, so sind nun viele Antichristen geworden; daran erkennen wir, daß es die letzte Stunde ist.
καὶ καθὼς ἠκούσατε
ὅτι ἀντίχριστος ἔρχεται,
καὶ νῦν ἀντίχριστοι πολλοὶ γεγόνασιν,
ὅθεν γινώσκομεν
ὅτι ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν.
ἐξ ἡμῶν ἐξῆλθαν
They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.
Sie sind von uns ausgegangen, aber sie waren nicht von uns; denn wenn sie von uns gewesen wären, so wären sie bei uns geblieben. Aber es sollte offenbar werden, daß nicht alle von uns sind.
ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἦσαν ἐξ ἡμῶν•
εἰ γὰρ ἐξ ἡμῶν ἦσαν,
μεμενήκεισαν ἂν μεθʼ ἡμῶν•
ἀλλʼ ἵνα φανερωθῶσιν
ὅτι οὐκ εἰσὶν πάντες ἐξ ἡμῶν.
καὶ ὑμεῖς χρῖσμα ἔχετε ἀπὸ τοῦ ἁγίου
But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.
Und ihr habt die Salbung von dem Heiligen und wisset alles.
καὶ οἴδατε πάντες.
οὐκ ἔγραψα ὑμῖν
I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
Ich habe euch nicht geschrieben, als kenntet ihr die Wahrheit nicht, sondern weil ihr sie kennet und weil keine Lüge aus der Wahrheit kommt.
ὅτι οὐκ οἴδατε τὴν ἀλήθειαν
ἀλλʼ ὅτι οἴδατε αὐτὴν
καὶ ὅτι πᾶν ψεῦδος ἐκ τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἔστιν.
Τίς ἐστιν ὁ ψεύστης
Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.
Wer ist der Lügner, wenn nicht der, welcher leugnet, daß Jesus der Christus sei? Das ist der Antichrist, der den Vater und den Sohn leugnet!
εἰ μὴ ὁ ἀρνούμενος
ὅτι Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἔστιν ὁ χριστός;
οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ ἀντίχριστος, ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὸν υἱόν.
πᾶς ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν υἱὸν οὐδὲ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει,
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses the Son has the Father also.
Wer den Sohn leugnet, der hat auch den Vater nicht; wer den Sohn bekennt, der hat auch den Vater.
ὁ ὁμολογῶν τὸν υἱὸν καὶ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει.
Ὑμεῖς ὃ ἠκούσατε ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς,
As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
Was ihr von Anfang an gehört habt, das bleibe in euch! Wenn in euch bleibt, was ihr von Anfang an gehört habt, so werdet auch ihr in dem Sohne und in dem Vater bleiben.
ἐν ὑμῖν μενέτω.
ἐὰν ἐν ὑμῖν μείνῃ
ὃ ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς ἠκούσατε,
καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐν τῷ υἱῷ καὶ ἐν τῷ πατρὶ μενεῖτε.
καὶ αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ ἐπαγγελία
This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
Und das ist die Verheißung, die er uns verheißen hat: das ewige Leben.
ἣν αὐτὸς ἐπηγγείλατο ἡμῖν, τὴν ζωὴν τὴν αἰώνιον.
Ταῦτα ἔγραψα ὑμῖν περὶ τῶν πλανώντων ὑμᾶς.
These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.
Solches habe ich euch geschrieben betreffs derer, die euch verführen.
καὶ ὑμεῖς τὸ χρῖσμα ὃ ἐλάβετε ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ, μένει ἐν ὑμῖν
As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.
Und die Salbung, die ihr von ihm empfangen habt, bleibt in euch, und ihr bedürfet nicht, daß euch jemand lehre; sondern so, wie euch die Salbung selbst über alles belehrt, ist es wahr und keine Lüge, und wie sie euch belehrt hat, so bleibet darin!
καὶ οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε
ἵνα τις διδάσκῃ ὑμᾶς,
ἀλλʼ ὡς τὸ αὐτοῦ χρῖσμα διδάσκει ὑμᾶς περὶ πάντων
καὶ ἀληθές ἐστιν
καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ψεῦδος,
καὶ καθὼς ἐδίδαξεν ὑμᾶς,
μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ.
Καὶ νῦν, τεκνία, μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ,
Und nun, Kindlein, bleibet in ihm, damit, wenn er erscheint, wir Freudigkeit haben und uns nicht schämen müssen vor ihm bei seiner Wiederkunft.
Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.
ἵνα ἐὰν φανερωθῇ
σχῶμεν παρρησίαν
καὶ μὴ αἰσχυνθῶμεν ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ.
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε
Wenn ihr wisset, daß er gerecht ist, so erkennet auch, daß jeder, der die Gerechtigkeit übt, von Ihm geboren ist.
If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.
ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν,
γινώσκετε
ὅτι καὶ πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται.
Παιδία, ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν, καὶ καθὼς ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἀντίχριστος ἔρχεται, καὶ νῦν ἀντίχριστοι πολλοὶ γεγόνασιν, ὅθεν γινώσκομεν ὅτι ἐσχάτη ὥρα ἐστίν.
ἐξ ἡμῶν ἐξῆλθαν ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἦσαν ἐξ ἡμῶν• εἰ γὰρ ἐξ ἡμῶν ἦσαν, μεμενήκεισαν ἂν μεθʼ ἡμῶν• ἀλλʼ ἵνα φανερωθῶσιν ὅτι οὐκ εἰσὶν πάντες ἐξ ἡμῶν.
καὶ ὑμεῖς χρῖσμα ἔχετε ἀπὸ τοῦ ἁγίου καὶ οἴδατε πάντες.
οὐκ ἔγραψα ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐκ οἴδατε τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἀλλʼ ὅτι οἴδατε αὐτὴν καὶ ὅτι πᾶν ψεῦδος ἐκ τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἔστιν.
Τίς ἐστιν ὁ ψεύστης εἰ μὴ ὁ ἀρνούμενος ὅτι Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἔστιν ὁ χριστός; οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ ἀντίχριστος, ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν πατέρα καὶ τὸν υἱόν.
πᾶς ὁ ἀρνούμενος τὸν υἱὸν οὐδὲ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει, ὁ ὁμολογῶν τὸν υἱὸν καὶ τὸν πατέρα ἔχει.
Ὑμεῖς ὃ ἠκούσατε ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς, ἐν ὑμῖν μενέτω. ἐὰν ἐν ὑμῖν μείνῃ ὃ ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς ἠκούσατε, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐν τῷ υἱῷ καὶ ἐν τῷ πατρὶ μενεῖτε.
καὶ αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ ἐπαγγελία ἣν αὐτὸς ἐπηγγείλατο ἡμῖν, τὴν ζωὴν τὴν αἰώνιον.
Ταῦτα ἔγραψα ὑμῖν περὶ τῶν πλανώντων ὑμᾶς.
καὶ ὑμεῖς τὸ χρῖσμα ὃ ἐλάβετε ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ, μένει ἐν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐ χρείαν ἔχετε ἵνα τις διδάσκῃ ὑμᾶς, ἀλλʼ ὡς τὸ αὐτοῦ χρῖσμα διδάσκει ὑμᾶς περὶ πάντων καὶ ἀληθές ἐστιν καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ψεῦδος, καὶ καθὼς ἐδίδαξεν ὑμᾶς, μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ.
Καὶ νῦν, τεκνία, μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ, ἵνα ἐὰν φανερωθῇ σχῶμεν παρρησίαν καὶ μὴ αἰσχυνθῶμεν ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ.
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν, γινώσκετε ὅτι καὶ πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται.
Καὶ νῦν, τεκνία, μένετε ἐν αὐτῷ, ἵνα ἐὰν φανερωθῇ σχῶμεν παρρησίαν καὶ μὴ αἰσχυνθῶμεν ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ.
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν, γινώσκετε ὅτι καὶ πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται.
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I am assuming that all instances of ὅτι in verse 21 introduce a direct object content clause as recommended by the NET Bible.
This may refer to the commandment to love one another (1 John 2:7, 1 John 3:11).
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Notes
The Use of "Abide" (μένω) in First John Definition from Mounce [3531] μένω menō 118x pluperfect, memenhvkein, to stay, Mt. 26:38; Acts 27:31; to continue; 1 Cor. 7:11; 2 Tim. 2:13; to dwell, lodge, sojourn, Jn. 1:39; Acts 9:43; to remain, Jn. 9:41; to rest, settle, Jn. 1:32, 33; 3,36; to last, endure, Mt. 11:23; Jn. 6:27; 1 Cor. 3:14; to survive, 1 Cor. 15:6; to be existent, 1 Cor. 13:13; to continue unchanged, Rom. 9:11; to be permanent, Jn. 15:16; 2 Cor. 3:11; Heb. 10:34; 13,14; 1 Pet. 1:23; to persevere, be constant, be steadfast, 1 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:14; to abide, to be in close and settled union, Jn. 6:56; 14,10; 15,4; to indwell, Jn. 5:38; 1 Jn. 2:14; trans. to wait for, Acts 20:5, 23 [3306] See abide; await; remain; stay; wait for. Occurrences 1 John 2:6 - if we say we abide in Him then we live as He lived 1 John 2:10 - when we love our brother, we abide in the light 1 John 2:14 - John writes to young men that the word of God abides in them 1 John 2:17 - we abide forever when we do God's will 1 John 2:19 - if the antichrists were part of the Christians, they would have remained with them 1 John 2:24 - what we have heard from the beginning should abide in us then we abide in the Son and the Father 1 John 2:27 - The anointing abides in us and we are to abide in Him as we have been taught 1 John 2:28 - we are to abide in Him so that we have confidence at the parousia 1 John 3:6 - no one who abides in Him sins (!) 1 John 3:9 - no one born of God practices sin because the His seed abides in him 1 John 3:14 - He who does not love abides in death (!) 1 John 3:15 - no murderer has eternal life abiding in him 1 John 3:17 - the love of God cannot abide in one who closes his heart to his brother 1 John 3:24 - we abide in Him by keeping His commandments. We know He abides in us by the Spirit in us 1 John 4:12 - if we love one another God abides in us 1 John 4:13 - we know He abides in us because He has given us His Spirit 1 John 4:15 - God abides in the one who confesses Jesus is the Son of God and this one abides in God 1 John 4:16 - the one who abides in love abides in God and God in him Observations The Stand: Christians are assumed to abide in Him 1 John 2:14 - John writes to young men that this is so 1 John 2:27, 1 John 3:24, 1 John 4:13 - Those with the Spirit (anointing) abide in Him. 1 John 4:15 - The one who confesses that Jesus is the Son of God abides in God The Command: Christians are commanded to abide in Him 1 John 2:27, 1 John 2:28 - we are to abide in Him The Means (+): There are things we can do to abide in Him 1John 2:10, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:16 - Love our bother 1 John 2:17, 1 John 3:24 - Do His will 1 John 2:24 - Abide in what we have heard from the beginning The Means (-): There are things we can do not to abide in Him 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:17 - Do not love 1 John 3:15 - Murder The Test: How we can know that we abide in Him 1 john 2:6 - We live as He lived 1 John 3:6, 1 John 3:9 - We do not sin Conclusions John assumes that Christians abide in Him. This is their stand in Christ. They are in Him, and He is in them. At the same time he commands his readers to remain in Christ and gives them ways to do this: by loving one another, doing His will and abiding in what in what one has been taught. He also provides a way for his readers to test if they abide in God: Do they live as He lived? Do they sin? Thus, as Christians we have intimate fellowship with God that is witness by His Spirit dwelling in us. We are called to remain in this fellowship, and this fellowship demands a life that lives as He lived - a life of sanctification and following His will.
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