New Testament Postcards

These one-chapter books of the Bible may be short, but they illustrate how to live authentic Christian lives in the middle of a culture opposed to truth and grace. Still-relevant issues include: how our oneness in Christ transcends social boundaries, how to love with discernment, and how to deal with false teachers who are wrecking the church.

The 'postcards' that John wrote to the churches of 2 and 3 John are packed full of useful instruction and exhortation. John sent these 'postcards' on ahead of hoped for, and longed for face to face visits: in 2 John to 'the elect lady and her children' and in 3 John to 'the beloved Gaius'. Both churches had their problems. The problem in the church of 2 John concerned deceiving deviants from outside the church - 'men who will not acknowledge the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh', whilst the problem addressed in 3 John was concerned mainly with a dreadful dictator from within the church - 'Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge my authority'. These problem personalities from the first century will ring many present-day bells with us in the twenty-first century. In John's 'postcards', we encounter doctrine, duty, affirmation of truth, and warning against error. We meet love and discipline along with affection and sternness. Overriding everything, as everywhere in the Bible, we glimpse something of the supernatural glory of God in contrast with the sinful humanity He sent His Own Son to save. If you thought this was a book just to read, then think again! At the end of each chapter there is a set of thought-provoking and stimulating questions, each of which could be the subject of a Bible study group.

Each "postcard" in this book is postmarked from heaven, personally signed by the Creator of all True Love. And every thought-provoking message, paraphrased from Scripture, will inspire you and your loved one to cherish, forgive, and nurture each other. As you read, you will realize how precious your relationship is to God, and how deeply He wants you and the one you love to treasure each other -- His way.

Explores the literature of the New Testament of the Bible, highlighting the many messages contained within the text and outlining issues that can be discussed by heralding these messages. Also provides background of the time period and locations in which the New Testament was written.

Postcards are personal, powerful, and force us to get to the point. The same is true for inspired postcards that, sadly, are often left unread. Blink and you will miss the brief notes of Philemon, 2nd John, 3rd John, Jude, and the letters to the seven churches -- proof positive that you can say a lot in a little.