Lesson 19 Flashcards
Why was first John written?
To defend the church against attacks from and defections to a group that I had separated itself from them.
Who was the most likely author of first John, the gospel of John, and revelation?
John the apostle, son of Zebedee.
How does John refer to the false teachers mentioned in first John?
As antichrists, deceivers, and liars.
The false teachers in first John taught form of Docetism. What does this gnostic oriented heresy claim?
That Jesus merely seemed to be real, tangible, or corporeal, but he did not have a real or natural body.
Why was second John written?
To warn the Church of the impending arrival of false teachers.
In second John, what three things did John advise the Christian community to do regarding the false teachers?
A) refrain from customary greetings
B) Bar them access into your house church
C) Stop them from gaining a platform to propagate their teachings
Why was so third John written?
To encourage continued support of the network of Joannine churches through hospitality?
What type of people does third John want against?
Those who are arrogant and do not fellowship or cooperate with others.
When were first, second, and third John Brittain?
In the mid A.D. 90s.
