Ep 202 – 1 John 2:18-27 PT 6

This is episode six on 1 John, chapter two, verses 18-27. It’s entitled, “Staying Power” because that is exactly what John’s audience needed. They were struggling. They were under attack and suffering persecution for their faith. They had even had a split in their fellowship, with some of their so-called brothers and sisters leaving in a far-from-understanding manner. Questions were flying. Doubts were growing. Their new-found faith had started to hit some major road blocks and John worried that they would throw in the towel. Coming to faith is easy. Staying committed to the faith in the face of daily opposition is another thing. So, John is going to provide them with some very timely words of encouragement and exhortation. He wanted them to stay strong. He wanted them to rest in the assurance of their salvation and the truth of the gospel message they had received. They were not to give up or give in. Regardless of what happened to them or around them.