Discussion

Below is a discussion I had with a buddy of mine, well its not really a discussion, but I simply asked him what I John 2:19 meant to him.


1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

the scripture makes reference to those who once upon time fellowshipped/communed with the true believers of JESUS CHRIST. there are those who will initially fellowship, preach the word, worship with the saints, and appear to be united with the saints. however, over time it will be revealed that some were not truly united "spiritually" with the saints in promotion and spreading of the gospel of JESUS CHRIST. this will be revealed to the true believers because they will no longer preach the same doctrine, they will no longer fellowship and worship in the beauty of holiness, they will begin to teach and preach a gospel that is contrary to the infalliable WORD of GOD; also there behavior will be inconsistent and contrary to the WORD of GOD. this behavior will provide a manisfestation that in fact "they were not of us". if they were with us they would have continued with us not physically but spiritually (in behavior and message) as referenced in prior verses (I John 2:3-6). many have underlying agendas or appear to be partakers in spirit, however thru manifestation it will be revealed "those who are of us" and "those who are not of us".