John praises his readers for their faith and abiding to the truth about the risen Messiah, that all those who believe in Him will be given eternal life, at the conclusion of this earthly life, the vessel by which Christians are brought to their heavenly Father. The apostle teaches us, because His power is truly […]

John warned his readers of the Antichrist, and the antichrists before him, that believers should be on the lookout for evil, often hidden in idle or comfort in one’s life. Worse than sin, commonality toward Yeshua, the begotten son of God, is at the root of many Christians straying from the truth for a time […]

John knew full well the plan delivered onto him by the Christ Himself, which he knew personally among the living as Yeshua, the prophesied Messiah and Savior of sinners. Because the end felt near, as it should be for each believer who models his life after the risen Son of God, the apostle allowed the […]

Ever since Adam, and his divinely appointed bride, Eve, sin has always been a torment among the world. Because we are sinful creatures, we are led by instinct and self-preservation and driven by greed and selfishness. John continues his exhortation of believers, in hope their faith would be strengthened as each one endeavors to advance […]

Meant to edify and equip believers, John’s letters provide powerful scripture to be used as both pastoral and evangelical teaching. Much like today, first century Christians were engaged in battle with sin and evil. The apostle John teaches us that walking in Jesus’ footsteps will lead us to our Father in heaven, while straying off […]

In this, his first pastoral letter to the churches of Asia, the apostle John now addresses sin within the body, an evident ongoing battle against evil. John declares the almighty creator perfect and good, and man imperfect and flawed, unworthy of God’s mercy and grace. “5 This is the message which we have heard from Him […]

Written around A.D. 90 by the apostle John, the son of Zebedee and beloved apostle of Jesus Christ, this epistle targeted Gnostic which was spreading rapidly throughout the Roman provinces. Relying on the theory that matter is evil, and God is spiritual, gnostics preached a gospel other than Christ’s. John needed to expose this false […]

Paul now concludes his second pastoral latter to Timothy, his spiritual son and appointed leader of the Ephesian church, planted during their second missionary journey through the region. The setting for the apostle’s outreach has Paul imprisoned in Rome, abandoned by fellow missionaries that feared their own life, as the apostle faced another trial before […]

In his second pastoral letter’s conclusion, Paul is imprisoned in Rome longing for Timothy’s friendship. The apostle felt abandoned, yet called on the name of the Lord to forgive those who oppress him, and the gospel of Jesus Christ, Lord of all. Paul felt his death near, and rushed the young church leader to visit […]

Around A.D. 67, the apostle Paul found himself imprisoned in Rome for the second time. Though it had become obvious to Paul his days on earth were counted, he would use this time wisely, exhorting believers through his beloved spiritual son, Timothy. Paul was lonely, after many believers carried on their mission leaving the apostle […]