Biblical Reading and Reflections: May 13th (Job 41 & 1 John 1:1—2:6)
Alastair's Adversaria
00:00
The Antichrist in the Early Church
In the early church a mix between nostic and jewish positions at a number of points. Suggestion that opponents were denying that jesus is the christ or the messiah, is a key piece of information. It suggests they were operating with in primarily jewish framework. By opening the epistle with a reference to the one who was from the beginning, john might recall the beginning of his gospel. In verse five, he moves from life and fellowship to light. The message received from christ is that god is light and without darkness, the light darkness.
Transcript
Play full episode
