1 John 01:01-04 (1) Why Did John Live So Long? (Part 1 of 2)

Introduction to 1 John. Overview of the later years of the Apostle John. Why God engineered it into His plan for John to die as an old man. Why the other apostles needed to die as martyrs.  A brief look at the life of Polycarp, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. The importance of young people understanding some of the rich, seamless history of the early church. Overview of Gnosticism. How the early church had to deal with the Gnostic heresy.

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Steve serves as chaplain and teacher at Cross Creek Christian School in Sweetwater, TN. He previously taught math, physics, and ACT prep in public high schools in Tennessee and Texas. He has served churches in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas as minister of education, associate pastor, and senior pastor.