We continue with our study of 1 John. The "rules" for the discussion are posted below. Folks have been shy about posting, which is okay, but it can be fun to engage some online conversation, too. Remember, there aren't right or wrong answers. The purpose is to engage in discussion! Thanks for participating.
1 John 3:16-24
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.
And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
On Sunday, our ninth graders will affirm the promises made to them at baptism. What a great text for that day, right?
What does it mean for you to "love in truth and action"?
What questions does this text raise for you?
What good news do you see?
Why do you think John stresses love so much?
During the season of Easter, you are invited to join with me in an online study of 1 John. We'll be looking at the texts selected for the Second Lesson for the weekends during Easter. One of the big themes in 1 John is love and what it means for us as believers. To learn more about 1 John, check out Enter the Bible (maintained by Luther Seminary). On Sunday, I'll post a reflection on the text from 1 John.
The "rules" for this on-line Bible study are as follows:
1. There aren't necessarily "right" or "wrong" answers. That said, all comments should be respectful.
2. You can post comments or questions or respond to posts by others.
3. The more the merrier! Even if you're unsure about your thoughts, please post. Your comments will add to the conversation and help make for better learning and engagement for all of us.
4. The pastor (ie ME) doesn't have all the answers!
5. Don't be shy.
6. Have fun!
On Sunday, our ninth graders will affirm the promises made to them at baptism. What a great text for that day, right?
What does it mean for you to "love in truth and action"?
What questions does this text raise for you?
What good news do you see?
Why do you think John stresses love so much?
During the season of Easter, you are invited to join with me in an online study of 1 John. We'll be looking at the texts selected for the Second Lesson for the weekends during Easter. One of the big themes in 1 John is love and what it means for us as believers. To learn more about 1 John, check out Enter the Bible (maintained by Luther Seminary). On Sunday, I'll post a reflection on the text from 1 John.
The "rules" for this on-line Bible study are as follows:
1. There aren't necessarily "right" or "wrong" answers. That said, all comments should be respectful.
2. You can post comments or questions or respond to posts by others.
3. The more the merrier! Even if you're unsure about your thoughts, please post. Your comments will add to the conversation and help make for better learning and engagement for all of us.
4. The pastor (ie ME) doesn't have all the answers!
5. Don't be shy.
6. Have fun!
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