3 GREAT THEMES IN JOHN'S 3 GREAT EPISTLES

I, II, & III JOHN

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

Of course there are many great themes in these books. The return of Christ, the defeat of Satan, the old and new natures, the blessed Trinity and so many, so many more. But in this message we are going to center on three!

 

I. 1 JOHN PRESENTS THE GREAT THEME OF CHRIST’S SALVATION

 

1. Only Christ can Save Helpless Sinners [1:5-10]

 

2. Only Christ could Pay Huge Sin Debt [2:2, 4:9-10]

 

3. Only Christ can Say Here’s Security [3:23-24, 4:13-15, 5:1a, 4-5, 9-13]

 

II. 2 JOHN PRESENTS THE GREAT THEME OF CHRIST’S DEITY

 

1. Christ became Fully Man [v. 7]

 

2. Christ is Fully God [v. 9, Jn. 1:1-3, 14]

 

3. Christ’s Deity isn’t Optional [vs. 9-11]

 

III. 3 JOHN PRESENTS THE GREAT THEME OF CHRIST’S TRUTH

 

1. Truth brings Joy [vs. 2-4]

 

2. Truth should be Supported [vs. 5-8]

 

3. Truth brings Good Report [v. 12]