The Importance of Fellowship Refuse to fellowship those we should Extend fellowship to those we should not (3 John 9-11) (2 John 9-11)

What Is Biblical Fellowship? Review What Is Biblical Fellowship? The Meaning of Fellowship The Direction of Fellowship The Use of Fellowship The Conclusions about Fellowship

Review 2 Corinthians 6:14–17 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” Common Work Share in Action koinonia Harmony of thought A part together with others A union of purpose Thus: Agreement in principle leading to joint or common action in spiritual work

Fellowship In The Truth Review Fellowship In The Truth The Basis The Objections The Application

The Basis Truth is the basis for unity Review The Basis Truth is the basis for unity Truth is the basis for fellowship Truth is the basis for rejecting Truth includes the whole revelation Unity & Fellowship is Dear & Precious But Should Not be Maintained at the Expense of Truth!

Receive Him (Rom. 14) The Context The Point The Chapter The Abuse Review The Context The Point The Chapter The Abuse The Application

Continue in Fellowship In Spite of Differences Review The Point Continue in Fellowship In Spite of Differences Receive him (v. 1) Don’t dispute (v. 1) Pursue things that make for peace (v. 19) Don’t bind your opinion on others (v. 22)

? Romans 14 God received him (v. 3) To the Lord (v. 6) Review Doctrine Faith Morals Indifference Liberty ? God received him (v. 3) To the Lord (v. 6) Not to judge (condemn) him (v. 13) Not wrong within itself (v. 14) Keep it to self (v. 22)

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9-11)

2 John 9–11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

Romans 14 2 John 9-11 “Receive Him” Matters of Indifference God receives him We should too 2 John 9-11 “Do Not Receive Him” Matters of Faith / Doctrine God rejects him We should too

Can we receive into fellowship one who is practicing sin? The Question at Hand Can we receive into fellowship one who is known to teach doctrinal error? Can we receive into fellowship one who is practicing sin? No! 2 John 9-11

Not Receiving One Who Practices Sin or Teaches Error Does Not Mean: We should not be longsuffering (1 Thess. 5:14; 1 Cor. 13:4 We should not love the sinner (1 Thess. 3:12) Are not to be patient as people grow (Heb. 5:12-14; 1 Thess. 5:14) That we will divide over every difference (cf. Rom. 14)

2 John 9–11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9-11) The Context

The Context Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth”

Walking In Truth Theme of 2 John: 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

The Context Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 1 John 1:6 – practice the truth 1 John 1:7 – walk in the light 1 John 2:3-4 – keep his commandments 1 John 2:5 – keeps his word 1 John 2:6 – abides in Him 1 John 2:7 – commandment / word 1 John 2:14 – word of God abides in you 1 John 2:17 – does will of Father abides 1 John 2:21 – truth 1 John 2:24 – that which heard abide in you 1 John 2:27 – abide in Him 1 John 2:28 - abide in Him

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 1 John 3: 6 – abides in Him 1 John 3:19 – of the truth 1 John 3:22 – keep his commandments 1 John 3:23-24 – keeps commandment - abides 1 John 4:13 – abide in him and he in us 1 John 4:15 – God abides in him and he in God 1 John 4:16 – abides in love abides in God… 1 John 4:21 – commandment 1 John 5: 2 – keep his commandments 1 John 5:3 – keep his commandments

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 2 John 1 – love in truth / known the truth 2 John 2 – truth which abides in us 2 John 4 – walking in truth / commandment 2 John 5 – commandment 2 John 6 – walk according to His commandments 2 John 9 – abide in the doctrine of Christ 2 John 10 – doctrine 3 John 3 – walk in truth 3 John 4 – walk in truth 3 John 8 – workers for the truth

The Context Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth Outline of the book

2 John Walking In Truth Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Outline adapted from Raymond E. Gingrich (1-2-3 John) Abiding in truth commended (1-4) Walking in love commanded (5-6) Fellowship with apostates forbidden (7-11) Conclusion (12-13)

2 John Walking In Truth Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Outline adapted from Raymond E. Gingrich (1-2-3 John) Abiding in truth commended (1-4) Walking in love commanded (5-6) Fellowship with apostates forbidden (7-11) Conclusion (12-13)

Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love for one abiding in truth (vv. 1-2) Loved by all who know truth (v. 1) Because of truth – which abides in us (v. 2) Blessed by God for abiding in truth (v. 3) Grace – Favor of God toward unworthy Mercy – Compassion for miserable sinner Peace – Result when sin is forgiven Rejoice that children walking in truth (v. 4)

2 John Walking In Truth Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Outline adapted from Raymond E. Gingrich (1-2-3 John) Abiding in truth commended (1-4) Walking in love commanded (5-6) Fellowship with apostates forbidden (7-11) Conclusion (12-13)

Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Love one another (v. 5) Commanded Not new – but from beginning Obedience (v. 6) Because we love God (v. 6a) Walk in commandments (v. 6b) Thus, obey this command to love (v. 6c)

2 John Walking In Truth Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Outline adapted from Raymond E. Gingrich (1-2-3 John) Abiding in truth commended (1-4) Walking in love commanded (5-6) Fellowship with apostates forbidden (7-11) Conclusion (12-13)

Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Many Deceivers (v. 7) Do not teach – Christ in the flesh Deceiver & antichrist

Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Many Deceivers (v. 7) Look to self (v. 8) That we not lose what worked for Receive full reward

Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Many Deceivers (v. 7) Look to self (v. 8) One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) Goes beyond and abides not in doctrine – has not God Must abide in the doctrine of Christ to have fellowship

Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Many Deceivers (v. 7) Look to self (v. 8) One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) Don’t receive false teacher (vv. 10-11) Don’t receive him (v. 10) If do, partake in his evil deeds (v. 11)

Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Many Deceivers (v. 7) Look to self (v. 8) One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) Don’t receive false teacher (vv. 10-11) Error Taught Apostasy Prevented Fellowship Forfeited Association Denied

2 John Walking In Truth Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1-4) Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5-6) Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7-11) Outline adapted from Raymond E. Gingrich (1-2-3 John) Abiding in truth commended (1-4) Walking in love commanded (5-6) Fellowship with apostates forbidden (7-11) Conclusion (12-13)

The Context Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth Outline of the book 2 John 9 – Summary of all that is in 1, 2, 3 John

Summary of all of 1, 2, 3 John 2 John 9 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward. 1 The Elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. 5 And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 12 Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen. Summary of all of 1, 2, 3 John 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 9 “..a golden text, a New Testament jewel against the progressives, who seek to reinterpret or go beyond the faith once for all delivered to the saints.” B. H. Carroll, 326

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9-11) The Context The Doctrine

2 John 9–11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

The Doctrine “Doctrine” = revealed truth

2 John 1 The Elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.

2 John 5 And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

2 John 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. 12 Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen.

The Doctrine “Doctrine” = revealed truth Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = about Christ

* Thus – broader fellowship – Unity in diversity Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = Doctrine about Christ, not doctrine he taught * Thus – broader fellowship – Unity in diversity Doctrine of Pharisees (Matt. 16:12) Doctrine of Balaam (Rev. 2:14) Doctrine of Nicolaitans (Rev. 2:15) Doctrine of the Lord (Acts 13:12) Doctrine of God (Tit. 2:10)

The Doctrine “Doctrine” = revealed truth Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = about Christ Argument: Context (v. 7) limits the “Doctrine” Verse 7 – is one specific application Verse 9 – states a general rule – parallel to “truth” The error of v. 7 is not the only violation of the doctrine

General Principle – Specific Application Passage General Prin. Specific App 1 Cor. 5 Put away (v. 13) Fornication (v. 1) 2 Thess. 3 Withdraw (v. 6) Lazy & busybodies (v. 11) Gal. 1:8-9 Another gospel Judaism 1 Cor. 15:33 Assoc. with false teachers Those who deny resurrection 2 John 9 Doctrine of Christ Deny Jesus come in the flesh (v. 7)

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9-11) The Context The Doctrine The Condemned

The Condemned One who practices sin / error (v. 9) One who teacher error (v. 10) One who receives the false teacher (v. 11)

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9-11) The Context The Doctrine The Condemned