2 JOHN: LOVE AND TRUTH IN A WAYWARD WORLD - A Survey of the Bible
2 John: Love and Truth in a Wayward World
A Survey of the Bible
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2 John Chart - Wilson
The Occasion of 2 & 3 John - Danny Akin
Introduction to 2 & 3 John - Andrea Köstenberger
Themes in 2 & 3 John - Joel Williams
Abiding and Antichrist - Duance Watson
Antichrist - Danny Akin
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed 2 John?
• Who was John’s original audience?
• When was 2 John written?
• Where were the author and his readers?
• Why was 2 John written?
Content: How and What?
EXHORTATION - Love One Another (1-6)
- Salutation (1-3)
- A Joyful reminder to Love One Another (4-6)
PROHIBITION - Reject False Teachers (7-13)
- A Serious Warning to Watch for False Teachers (7-9)
- Special Instructions about False Teachers (10-11)
- Epilogue: Plans for a Visit and Greeting (12-13
• What is the message of 2 John?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does 2 John fit?
- The Apostle John, later in life, calls himself “The Elder” and has some sage advice for a church under his care.
- The original audience is a sister church to the one John is currently leading.
- This short epistle (only 245 words) is the second shortest New
Testament book but has a powerful message of encouragement and warning.
• What should we believe?
- Loving one another is a central pillar of the Christian Life.
- False teaching has always been and will always be a danger.
- False teachers lead people astray doctrinally and morally.
• How should we behave?
- Walk in the Truth
- Love one another.
- Be discerning about Bible teachers.
Next Steps
• Learn the truth of God deeply.
• Love the family of God consistently.
• Reject the enemies of God decisively.
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 2 John 1-3
•. Tuesday - 2 John 4-6
•. Wednesday - 2 John 7-9
•. Thursday - 2 John 10-13
•. Friday - 2 John 1-13
Home Church Questions
• Read the full text. Was there anything in Ken’s message that surprised you or was new to you?
• Truth and love are closely linked together in verses 4 through 6. Describe what it means for you to “walk in the truth” in your daily and weekly life.
• In what ways do you find a dichotomy in your life between profession and practice?
• John warns of deceivers in the world who are anti-christ (verse 7). Refer back to 1 John 3:18-19, 3:7-10, and 4:1-3. How do you recognize the false prophets by John’s descriptions?
• In what ways can you “watch yourself” to guard against false doctrine (and the resulting actions) creeping into your life? What does John say is the motivation for your spiritual vigilance? (verse 8, cf. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15)
• Verses 10 and 11 describe how we are to respond to false teachers. In contrast, how should we respond to those who have been misled by false teaching? How do you tell the difference?
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Joe has been serving with Pioneers USA for over 20 years, helping to equip churches and teams to engage with unreached people groups and global missions. Be in prayer for Joe and his family as he continues to work to further God’s kingdom. Pray specifically for the Gober family as they are located in an area of Florida that may be affected by the approaching hurricane. Pray for protection and readiness during this time, and pray that upcoming travel will not be hindered by the weather conditions.
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Father/Son Campout - October 18-19
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Fellowship 101
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Celebrating 25 years with Ken
Join us next Sunday morning, October 20, during both services as we recognize Ken Wilson serving as our Senior Teaching Pastor for 25 years! We will also gather that evening to eat dinner, enjoy Fellowship, and continue the celebration with Ken and Dawn. Food is provided; we just ask that you bring your lawn chairs and a note to Ken expressing how the Lord has used his time at Fellowship to impact your life. The evening gathering will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm. You can bring those notes with you Sunday morning or evening.