Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Commentary on 1 John 3:16-24. They are those who do not give up worshipping demons and idols of gold and silver (Revelation 9:20), although they are convinced of being correct within their heresy. The days ahead will be especially dark and frightening for those who so closely followed Jesus. John Gill's Exposition of the Bible / Matthew / Matthew 16 / Matthew 16:24; Share Tweet. He is calling us to pray in the name of Jesus, and that if we ask we will receive salvation through the Holy Spirit, which is the fullest possible joy. Even they who experience the most happiness, find many interruptions of it: nor is there any way of securing permanent tranquillity, but by waiting upon God in prayer. But reading the section, it doesn't seem to be about that at all. To OP I would say that when you're in the midst of the battle for maturity and abundance of the fruit of the spirit in your life, this is when you can stand on this verse, stand on Luke 11:5-13, stand on Matthew 7:7-11....in them Christ is telling you that He wants you to stand strong against the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, and He'll give you everything you need.... if you seek Him. God does not work this way. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy. I think the translator got a little too joyful there at the end). I can tell you what it most definitely does not mean, though. Those in John’s community were children of light and those outside were children of darkness. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. They essentially taught to ignore all evidence and facts in favor of the good feeling they believed God would give you if you are on the right path. But the perplexity caused by this question has already been resolved by the old explanation of the fathers. I see it as pertaining to our salvation. John 16:23-24. As a kid, I was raised in a certain pseudo-Christian cult who claimed that this verse means that any time you want to know anything at all, you should pray about it. John 16:24. go cheerfully through your work, find much pleasure in it, and with great satisfaction see the Gospel spread, souls converted, Satan's kingdom weakened, and the interest of your Redeemer thrive and flourish; than which nothing can more contribute to complete the joy of the ministers of Christ. Regarding the proper interpretation of this passage, we might read the commentary of St. Bede: Not only do people like us not receive many things they seem to ask of the Father in Christ's name, but even the Apostle Paul who asked the Lord three times [2 Corinthians 12:8]. [24] Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. So what's Jesus talking about? Since the world is under the power of the devil (1 John 5:19), the devil gives them what they ask for, just as he tried to force Christ to accept worldly fortune from him during His temptation. There is nothing absolutely new in the words; substantially the promises contained in them have appeared in former parts of these discourses under somewhat different aspects and connections. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the Christianity community. Real prayer is communion with God, and what is necessary for communion are common … Cookies help us deliver our Services. All are welcome to participate. [8] Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. Not this life, and not earthly riches. 2 Corinthians 12:8 | English Standard Version (ESV). THIS world is justly characterized as a vale of tears. Ah, so the emphasis is on the Joy. I believe from context Jesus is talking about salvation. This epistle, really a sermon, was written for a community that defined itself over and against the world around it. John 16:24. /r/Christianity is a subreddit to discuss Christianity and aspects of Christian life. Of course, we can't just keep sinning. I've heard it used often encouraging people to trust in God, in prosperity speeches, and as ways that Christianity will help with material wealth. John 16:16–24 once again reminds the disciples that Christ must suffer and die for the sins of the world (Mark 8:31). In Jesus' name we ask for and receive in abundance the gifts of the Spirit, which is to say: Life. Prayer for answers certainly has its place, but to pray about everything, especially a religion whose core doctrines contradict what is revealed in the Bible, is to test the Lord, which we are earned against. Christ is sent to give us all we need to triumph over the depredations of the material world. These false teachers were haughty and unloving. To my thinking, they are not praying to the One True God, but rather to an idol they have constructed in their mind that is only a vague caricature of the True God. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Well said. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. I believe from context Jesus is talking about salvation. That's what the world does to the Holy Spirit. They understood, therefore, that the apostle himself said, lest I should be lifted up (2 Corinthians 12:7]. 1 John 3:16-24 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflict––written to address the conflict and to prevent its spread. John 16:23 - John 16:24. Hitherto [Ἕως ἄρτι] you have asked nothing [οὐκ ᾐτήσατε οὐδὲν] in my name [ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί μου]; ask, and you will receive [αἰτεῖτε, καὶ λήψεσθε], that your joy [ἵνα ἡ χαρὰ ὑμῶν] may be full [ᾖ πεπληρωμένη]. What better way is there for the devil to destroy Christians than to make them serve him, while thinking they are serving God? Context Summary. 4 years ago. The problems in the churches were caused by false teachers who had left the church (2:19). Those things are futile, vain, and doomed. (John 16:24 NCV). A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. (John 16:24) (i.e. Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24. ἕως ἄρτι οὐκ ᾐτήσατε οὐδὲν ἐν τ.… “Until now ye have asked nothing in my name.” They had not yet realised that it was through Christ and on the lines of His work all God’s activity towards man and all man’s prayer to God were to proceed.— αἰτεῖτε …
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