2 John
John (the Apostle)
Second John is a brief letter from 'the elder' to 'the elect lady and her children,' likely a local church. John urges them to continue in love and truth while warning against receiving false teachers who deny Christ's incarnation.
Chapters
Book Outline
1-3Greeting
Love in truth to the chosen lady.
4-6Walking in Truth and Love
Joy in faithful children, love one another.
7-11Warning Against Deceivers
Don't receive those who deny Christ.
12-13Closing
Hope to visit, greetings.
Key Themes
Truth and Love
Truth and love must go together.
Discernment
Believers must not support false teachers.
Key Verses
2JN 1:6
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
Definition of love as obedience.
2JN 1:9-10
Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God... If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house.
Warning against false teachers.
