AUMC
ANTHONY
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
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As a church family, we praise His name through music, the Word, and sharing the message.
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Pastor Bruce is preaching on the 5 chapters of 1 John.
A weekly email with suggested readings to prepare for the sermon will be sent. If you wish to receive the email, please contact the church office.
Summary: 1 John emphasizes the themes of love, light, and truth, urging believers to live in fellowship with God and with one another. It warns against false teachings, affirms Christ’s incarnation, and highlights the importance of obedience to God’s commandments. The letter encourages believers to love one another, reflecting God’s love, and assures them of eternal life.
Title and Author: The epistles of 1, 2, and 3 John are attributed to the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, who is also credited with writing the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation. The early church recognized John as the author, and internal evidence, such as thematic and linguistic similarities to the Gospel of John, supports this attribution.
Historical Context: 1 John was likely written between AD 85 and 95, during a time when the early church faced internal and external challenges. The Roman Empire was a dominant force, and Christians were often persecuted. Additionally, false teachings, particularly Gnosticism, began to infiltrate the church, challenging the core doctrines of Christianity.
Audience and Purpose: The letter, likely intended for multiple congregations in Asia Minor where John was influential, exhorts believers to combat false teachings, affirm Christ’s true nature, and encourage love and obedience. It aims to provide assurance of salvation and promote fellowship with God and others.
Genre and Style: 1 John is an epistle, characterized by its pastoral tone and cyclical style, where themes are revisited and expanded throughout the letter.
Change your life from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:20.
With the immediacy of Internet searches and ease of handheld devices,
the custom of memorizing Scripture may not seem necessary,
but best-selling author Robert J. Morgan makes an airtight case for reviving this rewarding practice in 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart.
"It's vital for mental and emotional health and for spiritual well-being," he writes. "It's as powerful as acorns dropping into furrows in the forest. It allows God's words to sink into your brain and permeate your subconscious thoughts. It saturates the personality, satiates the soul, and stockpiles the mind. It changes the atmosphere of every family and alters the weather forecast of every day."
Pastor Bruce has encouraged the congregation to continue to
review and practice the 100 Bible Verses studied over the past several years.
Click the button for a copy of the Scriptures to place in your Bible, on your mirror, in your car, or in a spot where you can review and memorize these carefully chosen verses.
Opportunities to Serve
Anthony UMC needs ushers, greeters, acolytes, musicians, tech desk, children's moments, and readers. There is also a need for volunteers to change the paraments, prepare the communion elements, fill the candles with oil, collect the attendance rosters, and prepare the children's clipboards. Consider volunteering for one of these important tasks.