BIBLE READING PLANNER

John, the disciple of Jesus, was inspired to write a Gospel record, three short epistles and the Book of Revelation.

He is described as the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' (although Jesus loved every one of them!) and the twin themes of LOVE and TRUTH occur frequently in the epistles.

Even at this time false teaching was gradually creeping into the early Church. By the end of the second century AD the truth of Jesus' teaching had been largely replaced amongst so-called Christians by false doctrines, many of which are still common today.

Compare the basic Bible teachings as listed with the ideas of many 'religions' today! Those who truly desire to become true followers of Jesus Christ and accept the Gospel message of salvation will seek out, prove and accept only the teachings of the Bible, rejecting what cannot be found within it's pages. They will accept only Bible truths, not the ideas of men.

Jude was possibly a half-brother of Jesus. The theme of his book is an urgent appeal to defend the one true faith.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - 1 John 1 - Fellowship with God and with Jesus Christ is only possible for those who walk in the light of God's word (verse 7). Confession of our sins paves the way to forgiveness and cleansing (verse 9).

MONDAY - 1 John 2 - Those who walk in the light are God's children. Together they await Christ's coming (verse 28). The way of the world and those who follow it will pass away (verse 17).

TUESDAY - 1 John 3 - What wonderful love God has shown for us (verse 1). Those who are God's children will be made like Christ at his coming (verse 2).

WEDNESDAY - 1 John 4 - Those who are God's children know the Truth (verse 1) and love one another (verse 7). They try to be ready for the day of judgment (verse 17).

THURSDAY - 2 John - Those who are God's children know the Truth (verse 1) and love one another (verse 5).

FRIDAY - 3 John - Those who are God's children walk in the Truth (verses 1-4) and show love to all (verse 5).