3. The occasion and argument of the Epistle.
The occasion for writing was furnished by this elect Lady’s children, whom he had heard to be walking in the truth, verse 4. Then he thought to confirm them in the acknowledged truth, with obedience to be rendered to the old command, against the seduction of those that deny that Christ has come in the flesh. Which is the argument of the Epistle.
Dr. Dilday's Sermon: "Love One Another, Part 2"
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1) Introductory review
a) The heart of the letter: love one another
b) Commendatory description of the commandment: its antiquity
c) A definition of love: commandment-keeping
d) A definition of the commandment: walking in love
2) Use: Love one another.
WLC 135: What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? The duties required in the sixth commandment are all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves and others by resisting all thoughts and purposes, subduing all passions, and avoiding all occasions, temptations, and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; by just defence thereof against violence, patient bearing of the ha…
Dr. Dilday's Sermon: "Love One Another, Part 1"
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1) Analysis
a) Position in the general outline
i) Salutation (vs. 1-3)
ii) Body (vs. 4-11)
(1) Truth and love in the life of the Church (vs. 4-6)
(a) A congratulation (v. 4)
(b) An exhortation/request (vs. 5, 6)
(2) Threats to truth and love in the life of the Church (vs. 7-11)
b) An exhortation/request (vs. 5, 6)
i) An apostolic request
ii) The heart of the letter: love one another
iii) Commendatory description of the commandment: its antiquity
iv) A definition of love: commandment-keeping
v) A definition of the commandment: walking in love
2) Doctrine: The obligation to love is grounded in the divine commandment.
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