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2nd John

4. Details To Know Author Ù the apostle John v. 1
Date Ù No specific date can be given
Belief = it was late 1st century [80-90 A.D.]
Late in his life Jn Jn 1
Secular evidence also gives scant details supporting such a date

5. Details To Know Reason For Writing v. 1
A short letter to the “elect” or “chosen” lady
An actual person or a figurative reference to a local church? [Opinions vary]
No reason to be dogmatic…main lessons can be learned despite one’s view of the recipient

6. Lessons To Learn The Importance Of LOVE vv. 5-6
Sometimes called the “Apostle Of Love”
A command from the beginning Jn 13:34-35
Discussed in his first letter Jn 3:11-18
Compare with 1 Jn 2:15 with Jn 3:16
Love others…love God’s commandments

7. Lessons To Learn The Necessity Of TRUTH vv. 2, 4, 6
Truth = a body of teaching that has facts to be believed…commandments to be obeyed
It sanctifies Jn 17:17
It is something we can know Jn 8:31-32

8. Lessons To Learn The Necessity Of TRUTH vv. 2, 4, 6
It abides in us Jn 1:8, :4 Col 3:16
It defines the very make-up of our character (a “molding influence”)
It is the reason or rationale for all our behavior and decision-making

9. Lessons To Learn The Necessity Of TRUTH vv. 2, 4, 6
It is something we walk in Jn 1:5-10
It serves as a guide
Notice the connection made between “light” & “truth” with “walking”
Walking in truth establishes fellowship w/ God

10. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
A communion based on evidence Jn 1:1-4
Primarily with God…secondarily with others
Error is the primary threat to fellowship v. 7
There are “deceivers” and “antichrists” Jn 2:18-19, :1-3

11. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
Error is the primary threat to fellowship v. 7
Opponents deny Christ came in the flesh
Most likely, a reference to Docetic Gnosticism
“Dokeo” = “to seem” Jn 20:15
“Gnosis” = “knowledge”

12. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
Watching protects fellowship v. 8
If fellowship can be gained, it can also be lost
An introspective examination 2 Cor 13:5

13. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
Those who go beyond Christ’s doctrine will lose this fellowship v. 9a
“Transgress” = trespass…to go onward
A failure to abide within lawful territory
A lack of love for God v Jn 5:3

14. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
Those who abide in Christ’s doctrine will maintain this fellowship v. 9b
Compliance with truth determines fellowship

15. Lessons To Learn The Value Of FELLOWSHIP vv. 7-11
Transgressors are not to be fellowshipped by those who respect Divine authority vv
Partnering with transgressors makes us guilty with them Cor 10:14-21
We have nothing substantive in common with them…why “bid them God-speed?”

16. Conclusion This short book is…
…a short letter by an apostle to encourage someone else (literal or figurative)
…an emphasis of 3 aspects of N.T. Christianity
LOVE (for God and other believers)
TRUTH (respect for the will of God)
FELLOWSHIP (partnership with God)

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