E/pistle

Jude describes the nature of false teachers through 6...yes, 6!...different analogies.

On top of other examples Jude has mentioned, he provides more divine precedent regarding God's judgment on sin.

As a caution to the Church and as a warning to false teachers, Jude points out that what is being taught by false teachers proves their foolishness.

Jude provides historical reminders his readers would have been familiar with at the forefront of his greater point.

Jude begins his letter by extending a prayer and blessing over the Church before jumping into his warning against false teachers.

Welcome to Season 23! We take a look at the who, when, and why behind Jude's general letter to the Church, as well as identifying major themes in this brief letter in the back of the New Testament.

As we wrap up Season 22 of E/pistle, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been learning about during our short time in 3 John. Also, did we manage to get the book recap done in one take? No, no we didn't.

John ends his 3rd letter by encouraging Gaius to look to Demetrius as an example of spiritual excellence.

John encourages Gaius to continue to help traveling teachers who are working to proclaim and spread the Gospel.

John greets Gaius through his letter and recaps how good it is to hear of his well-being through traveling teachers.

Welcome to Season 22! Once again, we take a look at the who, when, and why behind John's third general letter to the Church.

As we wrap up Season 21 of E/pistle, it's time to debriief and recap what we've studied in John's 2nd general letter to the Church.

John wraps up his brief letter to the Church by expressing a desire to reunite with them at some point in the near future.

Avoiding false teachers may not be possible, especially since they're actively pursuing people to deceive. In light of that, John gives some advice to the Church.

John points back to the command we've had from the very beginning. Can you guess what it might be?

John introduces himself to the general Church and very much echoes the tone from his first letter.

Welcome to Season 21! Once again, we take a look at the who, when, and why behind John's second general letter to the Churches.

As we wrap up Season 20 of E/pistle, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in John's first general letter to the Churches.

In today's episode, we recap what Gnostics believe and teach, highlight some of the ways we see it in the world today, and wrap up with how Christians can fight against it.

John wraps up his letter by saying essentially what he's been saying the whole time: abide in Jesus, stay away from idols.

Summer ministry is exciting, and very busy. Long story short: we're taking a week off before wrapping up 1 John.

John's hope is restoration for sinners as he gives instructions for how Christians should pray for those who are in the throes of addressing sin in their lives.

John shares a three-fold explanation for his efforts in writing a letter to the churches.

John opens himself up for cross-examination from his skeptics, allowing them a chance to speculate on just who this Jesus of Nazareth really is.

The motive behind the instructions to abide in Jesus encompasses the forgiveness of our sins, abiding in God's love, sharing that love with our neighbors, and claiming victory in the ultimate spiritual war for souls.