We are thinking about 1 John or Jude for our first Bible study. Contributors input is welcome. Which book of the Bible would you like to study first?
We plan to use outside commentators. Different views are welcome and will be treated with respect. All we ask is that Bible references be given and author's name shown.
Bible study requires openness. We come to the Bible as students with a teachable spirit. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher (Jn. 16:13). He will guide us into all Truth.
The Teacher has taught gifted men and women, and they in turn have taught others, and we must learn and teach others (2 Tim. 2:2). Bible helps will be used and referenced.
"God is light (φως)..." denotes the nature of God, (1 John 1:5), Greek - Vine's Dictionary, pg670.
There are many more uses of this word (light) in the New Testament. However there are many commentaries on this use of light as a name, and a nature for God.
Dr. Chapman, Liberty Commentary, pg 719 discusses (1Jn. 1:5-7) "Walking in the Light." He makes it clear that John's concern is that false teachers "say" they are walking, "having something in common with God," but live according to darkness.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
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Welcome abord J. B. Kump. Look forward to your contributions. Which Book would you like for us to study?
Hey! I'm happy with either one of those books. I had been planning on starting a study on Jude in my own time anyway, so this is perfect!
WELCOME K.C.:
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ktfordalord is published. Welcome to GOODNEWS Bible study.
We now have one vote for 1 John and one vote for Jude.
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