It is something of an anomaly that 1 John with his simple Greek is undoubtedly one of the most difficult books that you will find in the New Testament. It is an extremely difficult book. It is also interesting that first-year Greek students study 1 John because the Greek, generally speaking, is comparatively simple but, it is a hard, hard book. There is a great deal of conflict about what this little 5-chapter Epistle is saying. It is our privilege and our goal is to cover 1 John in its entirety in the section.

The First Epistle of John is an intensely practical letter addressed to Christian readers. It warns against the dangers of false teaching and exhorts.

Key theme: the tests of reality in the Christian life

Key Verse: 1 John 5:13 (others could be 1:3; 2:1; 4:7; 4:12)

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Music

• Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When looking to the Scriptures for insight about the so-called territorial spirits, there is not much other than a few important passages that discuss, and affirm, the reality of demonic spirits associated with territories, especially nations. Much has been written on this much-debated topic, and they frequently refer to Daniel 10 as a chapter that speaks explicitly of territorial spirits. A key passage for their existence is found in Daniel 10 where the spirit princes of Persia and Greece are mentioned specifically. These evil spiritual beings are described as ruling over an area with explicitly defined boundaries. Daniel 10 is crucial for the study of cosmic powers over the peoples of the earth. Does Daniel 10:13 and 20 speak of demons governing their respective nations? Or was Michael referring to human princes who opposed God’s intervention in favor of Israel? Is there any other scriptural evidence to support territorial spirits like Paul’s principalities and powers in Ephesians? Both views will now be examined.

For more information about this show, which includes additional notes and details, please visit the show page here or visit our home page at SeekingourGod.com
 

Music

• Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When looking to the Scriptures for insight about the so-called territorial spirits, there is not much other than a few important passages that discuss, and affirm, the reality of demonic spirits associated with territories, especially nations. Much has been written on this much-debated topic, and they frequently refer to Daniel 10 as a chapter that speaks explicitly of territorial spirits. A key passage for their existence is found in Daniel 10 where the spirit princes of Persia and Greece are mentioned specifically. These evil spiritual beings are described as ruling over an area with explicitly defined boundaries. Daniel 10 is crucial for the study of cosmic powers over the peoples of the earth. Does Daniel 10:13 and 20 speak of demons governing their respective nations? Or was Michael referring to human princes who opposed God’s intervention in favor of Israel? Is there any other scriptural evidence to support territorial spirits like Paul’s principalities and powers in Ephesians? Both views will now be examined.

For more information about this show, which includes additional notes and details, please visit the show page here or visit our home page at SeekingourGod.com
 

Music

• Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/