New Testament

2 John

Author John the apostle

Date Written ~AD 85–95

Chapters 1

Theme Truth and love against deception

Summary

2 John is a brief letter warning a local church (the 'elect lady') against showing hospitality to false teachers who deny Christ's incarnation. It balances the call to love with the need for discernment and doctrinal fidelity.

Outline

Greeting and Commendation (1–4)
Walking in Truth and Love (5–6)
Warning Against False Teachers (7–11)
Conclusion (12–13)

Key Verses

2 John 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."

2 John 1:7

"I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world."

2 John 1:9

"Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God."

Christ in 2 John

Jesus Christ acknowledged as coming in the flesh; continuing in the teaching of Christ as the mark of true faith

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