The Bible – New Testament 1 John Introduction Early Christian tradition identified this work as a letter of John the apostle. Because of its resemblance to the fourth gospel in style, vocabulary, and ideas, it is generally agreed that both works are the product of the same school of Johannine Christianity. The terminology and the… Seguir leyendo 1 John – Introduction
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1 John – Chapter 4
The Bible – New Testament 1 John Chapter 4 1 1 Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can know the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ come… Seguir leyendo 1 John – Chapter 4
2 John
The Bible – New Testament 2 John Written in response to similar problems, the Second and Third Letters of John are of the same length, perhaps determined by the practical consideration of the writing space on one piece of papyrus. In each letter the writer calls himself «the Presbyter,» and their common authorship is further… Seguir leyendo 2 John
2 Peter – Introduction
The Bible – New Testament 2 Peter Introduction This letter can be appreciated both for its positive teachings and for its earnest warnings. It seeks to strengthen readers in faith (⇒ 2 Peter 1:1), hope for the future (⇒ 2 Peter 3:1-10), knowledge (⇒ 2 Peter 1:2, 6, 8), love (⇒ 2 Peter 1:7), and other virtues (⇒ 2 Peter… Seguir leyendo 2 Peter – Introduction
2 Peter – Chapter 1
The Bible – New Testament 2 Peter Chapter 1 1 1 Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ: 2 may grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge 2 of God and of… Seguir leyendo 2 Peter – Chapter 1
2 Peter – Chapter 2
The Bible – New Testament 2 Peter Chapter 2 1 1 There were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will introduce destructive heresies and even deny the Master who ransomed them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their licentious ways, and because of… Seguir leyendo 2 Peter – Chapter 2
2 Peter – Chapter 3
The Bible – New Testament 2 Peter Chapter 3 1 1 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; through them by way of reminder I am trying to stir up your sincere disposition, 2 to recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and… Seguir leyendo 2 Peter – Chapter 3
Titus – Introduction
The Bible – New Testament Titus Introduction The third of the Pastoral Epistles in the New Testament is addressed to a different co-worker of Paul than are First and Second Timothy. The situation is different, too, for Titus is addressed as the person in charge of developing the church on the large Mediterranean island of… Seguir leyendo Titus – Introduction
Titus – Chapter 1
The Bible – New Testament Titus Chapter 1 1 1 Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ for the sake of the faith of God’s chosen ones and the recognition of religious truth, 2 in the hope of eternal life that God, who does not lie, promised before time began, 3 who indeed… Seguir leyendo Titus – Chapter 1
Titus – Chapter 2
The Bible – New Testament Titus Chapter 2 1 1 As for yourself, you must say what is consistent with sound doctrine, namely, 2 that older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance. 3 Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to drink, teaching what… Seguir leyendo Titus – Chapter 2