Submitted by Gary Chang, Gracepoint Hsinchu 2 John 6 What is the relationship between “command,” “obedience” and “love”? This verse tells us that to love is to obey God’s commands. From yesterday’s DT, to love God is to obey God’s commands, because love is action-oriented and when you love someone you desire to please that person. But [...]
The commentary below was taken from: Gary M. “2 John” In The NIV Application Commentary: The Letters of John. By Gary M. Burge, 228-243. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, © 1996. Fidelity to the Truth: Commitment to Love (1 – 6) v.1 The New Testament thinks of the church with feminine metaphors (e.g., “the bride of Christ,” [...]
Suggested Instructions Read the assigned passage for the day, memorize the given memory verse for each day and answer the reflection question provided. Click here to download the DT Packet. Daily Devotion and Bible Reading Plan Monday 10/11 1 John 3 Tuesday 10/12 [...]