First Epistle of John
Study weekend also included Skip Bartholomew "I Beseech Thee Show me thy Glory"
Classes
Class 1: Class 1 - God is Light
The class explores 1 John, focusing on the theme of God being light and the importance of walking in the light. It addresses the false teachings that deny sin and the necessity of Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing the need for believers to confess their sins and maintain fellowship.
Class 2: Class 2 - We Have an Advocate with the Father
The class discusses the concept of having an advocate with the Father, focusing on Jesus Christ's role as an intercessor and the significance of baptism. It emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life despite human imperfections and the need for forgiveness and discipleship.
Class 3: Class 3 - What Manner of Love
The class explores the concept of divine love in 1 John, emphasizing that God's love is a gift not deserved and that as children of God, believers should reflect God's attributes. It also discusses the responsibilities and challenges of loving one another within the ecclesia, and the role of Christadelphians in the future kingdom of God.
Class 4: Class 4 - Believe Not Every Spirit (SS)
The class discusses 1 John 4, emphasizing the importance of loving actions and deeds over mere words. It highlights the need for Christadelphians to maintain both doctrinal purity and genuine love within the ecclesia, contrasting this with the dangers of merging with other churches.
Class 5: Class 5 - I Rejoiced Greatly (Exht)
The class discusses the importance of valuing the wisdom and experience of older members of the ecclesia, emphasizing the need for younger members to submit to and learn from them. It also addresses the challenges of maintaining ecclesial unity in the face of doctrinal threats and the importance of loving and supporting one another.
Class 6: Class 6 - He Heareth Us
The class focuses on 1 John 5, emphasizing the importance of loving God and keeping His commandments. It discusses the relationship between faith in Jesus and obedience to God's truth, highlighting the need for both love and doctrinal preservation within the ecclesia.
Class 7: Family Night - Generations
The class discusses the importance of passing on spiritual truths across generations within ecclesias, using examples from Ezra, Psalms, and Exodus. It emphasizes the need for younger generations to engage in Bible study and ecclesial life, addressing challenges and opportunities for unity among different age groups.