In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Baylis talk about:

• The apostolic defense of this epistle
• Apostolic teaching as the foundation of the church
• The word of the Apostles v. of false teachers
• Who is John? (He’s not Jesus’ half-brother!)
• The unlimited expression of Christ’s atonement
• The New Covenant
• What it is to love the world
• How to define our identity
• “Doing” sin or “doing” righteousness
• Idols

“John is saying: beware that you allow anything to infiltrate your trust in Jesus.

Be careful. Study the Apostolic teaching. Walk in step with Jesus Christ as the Light of the Father.”

Scripture Referenced:

1 John 5:13, 1 John 1:1-4, 1 John 4:6, Matthew 5-7, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 2:3-5, John 2:27, Jeremiah 31:34, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:1-2, Romans 5:12-8:3, 1 John 3:10-11, 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:21

About Dr. Charles Baylis

Dr. Charles Baylis has been on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary since 1994 and is presently a Professor of Bible Exposition. Dr. Baylis’ specialty is the literary study (i.e., the plot) of the Biblical Story. In addition, he is President and CEO of BiblicalStory, Inc. The website, www.BiblicalStory.org , educates students, pastors, professors, homeschool students, missionaries, and others in all settings including Bible studies, churches, and personal study so as to know the Biblical Story and to walk with God through Jesus as their Savior. His book, “The Serpent and The Woman” moves through the Biblical plot revealing the emotion of the familiar scenes and characters of the Bible to show the reader the single plan of God.

Dr. Baylis obtained a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern Michigan University. He received a Master of Theology degree in 1985 from Dallas Theological Seminary followed by a Doctor of Theology degree in 1989 and has enjoyed making multiple trips to the Biblical sites in Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. Dr. Baylis is married with three adult children and three grandchildren. His great joy is to spend time with his children and grandchildren.