Loisb Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? 1. John realizes that we all need encouragement. Especially new members (the children). 2. He encourages each group by letting them know that no matter who or what age you are, that if you confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, God will forgive you. He lets them know what their status in God is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses 4 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Little children This is still a general declaration, for he does not address those only of a tender age, but by little children he means men of all ages, And he mentions three ages, the most common division of human life I write unto you, young men Though it be a diminutive word, The diminutive termination often expresses affection; hence may properly be rendered, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masika Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? John was writing to believers of all ages, his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMA Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Though John is encouraging three level of spiritual maturity and everyone saved by the grace of God. He encourages them to truly trust in Christ; profess his salvation with his mouth and publicly tell others of the change in his heart. He encourages them to resist temptation, and to "take heart" in the assurance of their salvation. Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4-1god Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Each of these age groups have challenges in keeping with the faith. No gender or age group is immune to temptation and attacks from satan. And, God reminds them who they are, and that He is with them, and they need to stand fast. Our strength comes from the Lord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Encouragement is necessary in developing your flock. John as spiritual father to the churches he was shepherding needed to encourage them in the faith. We all need encouraging regardless of our level of spiritual maturity. In encouraging them he restates their position in Jesus Christ as born again Christians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra K Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? John encourages them because we always profit from the encouragement of others, and, in particular from those whom we admire as leaders in the kingdom. These believers looked up to John as a tried and faithful man of God. John's wisdom and encouragement to them meant much. John knew this. He knew that discouragement can take hold of a Christian and they need to encouragement of others. He encourages them by citing the very things that they are going through....e.g. becoming a conqueror. John had been around believers enough to know the stages of maturity that we go through...e.g. just after salvation we are seeking much forgiveness for sins of our pre-salvation days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antwan Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? I believe John encourages them to keep them from becoming discouraged from continuing on the right path, and also because he probably doesn't want them to become concerned about feeling as if their salvation is on shaky ground regarding the topics written before about hatred, sin, darkness, etc. He encourages them by reminding them that they have already overcome this present world and the evil one that controls it through their position in Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondering04 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 We are told to encourage each other, and often in our walks in life, there are times when we feel the enemy is stronger, or we get discouraged, or we look at those who are either so far ahead of us or those who are struggling. We need to know that once saved we have all that we need - the love of the Father, the knowledge of God, strength in Him, and a defeated foe. With that information we can continue walking forward toward where God wants us to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 John took time to encourage the entire congregation of believers because he wanted them to remain strong in the Lord in times of difficutoes, trials and false teaching. Thus he reminded them that: 1. In Christ they have and will always overome the evil one. 2. They have a Father and have known Him. Knowing that the Awesome and Mighty God is my Father is a great encouragement that gives assuarance of provision, protection and deliverance from diverse calamities. 3. He also reminded them that the Word of God lives in them. The Lord jesus is the Living Word and lives in our hearts. This knowledge strengthens our faith and assures us that we can also know the truth because the Onen who explains the truth is in us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra M. Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? John encourages them in their faith so that they cannot be led astray by false doctrine and antichrists. He encourages them so that they remain in their faith when others come to teach them otherwise, opposing what John has taught them. 1 John 2:26 It seems from the verses that the 'fathers' are those that have known and studied about God from the OT, and have had revelation of Jesus Christ as the Savior and Lord, before He came to earth. The 'young men' seem to have grasped the knowledge that there is a devil, but Jesus Christ overcame the works of the devil and He abides in them. The 'little children' seem to indicate that they acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior but have little knowledge of the devil and his antics and are new to the Word of God. In what ways does he encourage them? He gives them a clearer understanding of what love looks like. He affirms their sins are forgiven them. He confirms the knowledge that the 'fathers' have is right on. He confirms the power and authority and knowledge bestowed upon them by and through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. He urges them to keep God first in their lives, above anything the world has to offer them. He affirms that they know the truth and need not seek other men to find out truth. He tells them that they will recognize those that belong to Jesus Christ and are led by the Holy Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 "Little children" probably refers to new believers. Those who have recently accepted Christ. John lets them know their sins have been forgiven. One of the battles new Christians have,and even some mature ones for that matter, is receiving forgiveness after they have sinned. John also lets them know,they have known the love of the Father. "Young Men" probably refer to male as well as female believers who exhibit the enthusiasm and exuberance of youth They are willing to do great things for God but often get discouraged and sidetracked. John lets them know they have overcome the evil one. They haven't let the devil prevail over their Christian walk. John also tells them they have the strength of Christ and have nothing to fear. They should rejoice that the logos or word of God lives in them. "Fathers" are probably believers who are mature in the Lord. This can include both men and women. John tells them that their faith is solid in Him. John also lets them know what a wonderful,precious,and health producing relationship they have with their Heavenly Father. John take time to encourage these three different groups of believers because he wants to assure them of their status in Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacebringer Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Encouragement and building up is an act of love. He is seeking to build them all up to further growth and give them strength where they stand. He encourages them at the level they are with words to build them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Cambridge Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 John encourages "children, young men, and fathers" Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? John has been calling them Dear Loved ones, dear Children etc. so he is obviously wanting to encourage them in the faith, to stand strong given the Jews and Romans at the time would not embrace Jesus Christ as their Saviour. In what ways does he encourage them? Telling them their sins are forgiven in Jesus Reiterating that Jesus is the Son of God and there from the beginning Telling them they have strength in Christ Reminding them that the Spirit of God lives in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweets Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? we all go thoug some thing, in our lives John lets us know that we are overcomers , we as being youn or old, goes thou tests and trials in this live ,but no matter what comes or goes , we can make with the Lord, cause we have anccount with the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glory Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 JOHN WAS ENCOURAGING THE BELIEVERS, NEW AND MATURE, YOUNG AND OLD, SO THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE LIES AND THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY .HE WANTED THEM TO KNOW THE ASSURANCE OF SINS BEING FORGIVEN,THAT THE WORD ABIDES IN THEM, THAT THEY HAVE THE STRENGTH TO OVERCOME THE EVIL ONE AND THAT THEY KNOW THE FATHER.MAYBE SOME BELIEVERS WERE DOUBTING THESE THING BECAUSE OF LIES BEING SPREAD BY OTHERS IN THE CHURCH.WE ALL NEED ENCOURAGEMENT,IT'S SOMETHING I TRY TO REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR DAILY FOR MYSELF BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN SO BEATEN DOWN BY FAMILY FOR MY FAITH IN CHRIST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilks52 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 These are the stages in a Christian life. We start out as children and grow into father. Each stage builds upon the other. 2. He tells them that there sins have been forgliven, they know him, have overcome the evil one, they are strong and the word of God lives in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 We all need encouragement for it gives us the will and desire to go on. John encourages all three groups by showing them who they are in Christ. If we don't receive encouragement, we often sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen<3 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? I believe that John took the time to encourage the "children, young men, and fathers" because he understands the Christian life. He walked with Jesus when He was on earth. He loves Jesus and truly truly truly loved all the "children, young men, and fathers". Everyone needs encouragement. I also believe he encourages them because he finds it so important to keep moving along in our journey and walk with Christ. In what ways does he encourage them? He encourages by telling them, or reminding them the following: 1) "Their sins have been forgiven through Jesus." This is encouraging because its relief! It's like he's saying 'don't forget what Jesus did for you!!!' 2) "You know Christ who was from the beginning!" This is encouraging because it assures them and again reminds them that they have a relationship with Jesus. They have been in the faith for a long time and know and love Christ. 3) "You have won your battle with the evil one." This is super encouraging because like Jesus said, "it is finished". That is very encouraging to me! 4) "You are strong!" This is encouraging because John is assuring them that they are able to continue in this journey with God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browniiiii Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 John is encouraging children,young men and fathers, to help keep them encouraged and strong in the Lord. Also to help them "see" where they are in their relationship with Christ. John assures them, that no matter where they are in their relationship they have the Love of the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sditoka Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? Because each group will have its own unique challenges. John lovingly shapes his encouragement to each group of believers. He takes the time and the opportunity to address each group with love and authority. He gives reassurance to the children in the faith of the forgiveness of their sins, he puts some perspective in the minds and attitudes of the older folk by relating their experience in the body of Christ. He then addresses the enthusiasm of the younger members with encouraging words to congratulate them on their spiritual achievements by overcoming the evil one. We are led by John in his example to be a Church of encouragers for our members in the challenges that they face. He understands and empathises with each group and cheers them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foofee's Nana Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 John encourages children, young men, and fathers because of his love for us. He sees the difficulties we face on this earth and wants to keep us full of hope. He assures us that we can be forgiven of sins, that our faith is solid....for it is in One that is above all. He assures us that we can overcome the evil one, that we indeed have a personal relationship with the Father, we are strong, not fearful and that we can rejopice because Christ loves in us through His Wrod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? John encourages them to adhere to what they already knew about their salvation and redemption. Living contrary to what brought them into the light will put them back into the darkness. He tells he children, new in Christ, that their sins have been forgiven; he reminds and tells the fathers that their faith should be strong because they have known who redeemed them. The young men have grown stong in faith and that faith should continue to raise their faith. This comes because he knows the challenges they face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servant for Christ Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? John takes time to encourage them because he assures them of their steadfastness in the true faith. He encourages them by telling them that their sins are forgiven, that they have known Jesus, they have overcome the devil, because they are strong, they anve known the Father, and the word of ?God abides in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Q2. (1 John 2:12-14) John encourages "children," "young men," and "fathers." Why do you think he takes time to encourage them? In what ways does he encourage them? As sincere Christians, we need to encourage each other, to listen carefully to your brother's situation if he wishes to expose it and respond with prayerful loving encouragement. Jesus said, "Love each other, as I have loved you." this is a tall order that needs to be learned as we evolved as Christians. it gets better over time if we keep our heart in the right place and ask the Holy Spriit to teach us every day. God is amazing how he loves and heals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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