1. The Gospels
Acts of the Apostles
Paul’s Letters
Powerful Letters
Revelation
A New Testament Journey
Lesson 25: II John – Love in Truth
2. Hebrews – The Real Deal
James – All or nothing
1 Peter – Dimensions of Suffering
2 Peter – Darkness before Dawning
1 John – Enjoy Fellowship
2 John – Love in Truth
3 John – Model the Gospel
Jude – Keep your Position
3. Romans – Life Transformation Journey
1 Corinthians - Heaven’s Gold
2 Corinthians – Jars of Clay
Galatians – No longer I
Ephesians - Pushing Limits
Philippians - The Mind of Christ
Colossians – Complete Maturity in Christ
1 Thessalonians – Cascading Hope
2 Thessalonians – Confident Hope
1 Timothy - Fighting Fit
2 Timothy – Fearless Faithfulness
4. Titus – Double Grip
Philemon – The Avatar
Hebrews – The Real Deal
James – All or nothing
1 Peter – Dimensions of Suffering
2 Peter – Darkness before Dawning
1 John – Enjoy Fellowship
2 John – Love in Truth
3 John – Model the Gospel
Jude
6. Theme Verses
Objectives
Introduction
Know the truth
Bond of truth
Abide in truth
Recap
Discussion
7. 2 John 1:1 The elder
to the chosen lady and
her children, whom I
love in truth; and
not only I, but also
all who know the
truth
8. To:
Understand the
dynamics between
love and truth
Discern those with
whom we hold the
bond of truths
Handle the false
fraternity
Understand conditions
for assurance of
permanent residence
of truth in us
9. In his first letter John
writes “Let us love
not in word or speech
but in truth and
action” 1 John 3:18
10. The Elder To the
Chosen Lady – From
John, to the Bride of
Christ,
Believers across the
world
United by Love
In the Common
Truth
Which never leaves
us
11. When hard truth and gentle love come
together, there are times when love has to be
hard and truth becomes gentle
Global Church
Love
Truth
12. 2 John 1:1 The elder to
the chosen lady and her
children, whom I love in
truth; and not only I, but
also all who know the
truth
13. True knowledge is knowledge that acts, that
obeys, that loves
Knowledge
LoveObedience
14. 2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk
according to His commandments. This is the
commandment, just as you have heard from the
beginning, that you should walk in it.
15. The bond of truth:
Exists among some
Exceeds Boundaries
Excludes false teachers and false followers
16. 2 John 1:1 The elder to the chosen lady and her
children, whom I love in truth; and not
only I, but also all who know the truth,
17. 2 John 1:4 I was very glad to find some of
your children walking in truth, just as we
have received commandment to do from the
Father.
18. 2 John 1:10 If anyone comes to you and does
not bring this teaching, do not receive him
into your house, and do not give him a
greeting; 11 for the one who gives him a
greeting participates in his evil deeds.
19. This is where Love has to be hard at times.
Love is not tolerating everyone (world view)
It is protecting the absolute Truth
20. Does it mean we don’t love others?
Certainly not!! We love them but don’t
rationalize their ways as acceptable.
This passage and book refers to “Love in
Truth”
21. Today, in all church denominations there are
“some” people walking in the truth.
There are the “faithful few” and the “false
fraternity” everywhere
22. The bond of truth
unites all genuine
followers of the truth
everywhere irrespective
of church or
denomination…the true
“bride of Christ”
24. 2 John 1:2 for the sake
of the truth which
abides in us and
will be with us
forever
Those who abide in
the truth will:
Receive full reward
Have Truth Forever
25. 2 John 1:8 Watch
yourselves, that you do
not lose what we have
accomplished, but that
you may receive a full
reward. 9 Anyone who
goes too far and does
not abide in the
teaching of Christ,
does not have God; the
one who abides in the
teaching, he has both
the Father and the Son.
26. There will be different
levels of reward in heaven
even among believers.
Some other verses
indicating this are:
Matt 16:27, Rom 2:5-7,
Prov 24:12, Luke 19:11-
27, 2 Corinthians 4:17
To get full reward we need
to appropriately handle
diversions
27. 2 John 1:2 for the sake
of the truth which
abides in us and will be
with us forever
Another verse assuring
us that true followers
already have the truth
forever. V 9 indicates
that those who fall back,
do not really have God.
28. Truth binds true
believers in love
Walk of love is walk
of obedience
Commandment is to
be followed
Knowledge of truth
translated into action
results in love
Obedience is
characterized by love
29. When we embrace the
truth it remains with
us forever
There are always the
faithful few following
the truth
There are always false
fraternity diverting
from the truth
Getting caught in
these diversion means
reducing your reward
30. Know the truth
◦ Love
◦ Obedience
Bond of truth
◦ Exists among some
◦ Exceeds Boundaries
◦ Excludes false teachers
and false followers
Abide in truth
◦ Full reward
◦ Forever
31. What is the difference between the
statements “love in truth” and “love your
enemies”?
In our churches today, how do deviations to
truth impact love?
What encouragement does the “global
church” give us?
What diversions in our current context
endanger our “full reward”? How do we avert
them?
Editor's Notes
The Epistles of the Bible are all found in the New Testament. They include 21 of the New Testament’s 27 books, extending from Romans to Jude. Thirteen of these Epistles were written by the apostle Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Within this group of Pauline Epistles is a subgroup labeled the Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) so-called because they were written during Paul’s two-year house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:30–31). The Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus) were written to church leaders and include many teachings regarding practices within the early church.Following these writings are eight General Epistles (sometimes called Catholic Epistles, since they were written to a “universal” audience) that include Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. The author of Hebrews is unknown (though many have historically attributed it to Paul or one of Paul’s associates). James was one of the earliest New Testament writings and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7). The apostle Peter wrote 1 and 2 Peter. The apostle John (the same author of the Gospel of John and Revelation) wrote 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The short Epistle of Jude was written by Jude, another half-brother of Jesus (Jude 1:1).All of the known authors of the Epistles are either an apostle (Paul, Peter, John) or a family member of Jesus (James, Jude). Each of these individuals had a unique calling from the Lord Jesus that included writing letters to others. These letters, inspired by the Holy Spirit, are preserved as part of the New Testament’s writings today.Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-an-epistle.html#ixzz3eBIfeAM6
The Epistles of the Bible are all found in the New Testament. They include 21 of the New Testament’s 27 books, extending from Romans to Jude. Thirteen of these Epistles were written by the apostle Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Within this group of Pauline Epistles is a subgroup labeled the Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) so-called because they were written during Paul’s two-year house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:30–31). The Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus) were written to church leaders and include many teachings regarding practices within the early church.Following these writings are eight General Epistles (sometimes called Catholic Epistles, since they were written to a “universal” audience) that include Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. The author of Hebrews is unknown (though many have historically attributed it to Paul or one of Paul’s associates). James was one of the earliest New Testament writings and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7). The apostle Peter wrote 1 and 2 Peter. The apostle John (the same author of the Gospel of John and Revelation) wrote 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The short Epistle of Jude was written by Jude, another half-brother of Jesus (Jude 1:1).All of the known authors of the Epistles are either an apostle (Paul, Peter, John) or a family member of Jesus (James, Jude). Each of these individuals had a unique calling from the Lord Jesus that included writing letters to others. These letters, inspired by the Holy Spirit, are preserved as part of the New Testament’s writings today.Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-an-epistle.html#ixzz3eBIfeAM6
The Epistles of the Bible are all found in the New Testament. They include 21 of the New Testament’s 27 books, extending from Romans to Jude. Thirteen of these Epistles were written by the apostle Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Within this group of Pauline Epistles is a subgroup labeled the Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) so-called because they were written during Paul’s two-year house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:30–31). The Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus) were written to church leaders and include many teachings regarding practices within the early church.Following these writings are eight General Epistles (sometimes called Catholic Epistles, since they were written to a “universal” audience) that include Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. The author of Hebrews is unknown (though many have historically attributed it to Paul or one of Paul’s associates). James was one of the earliest New Testament writings and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7). The apostle Peter wrote 1 and 2 Peter. The apostle John (the same author of the Gospel of John and Revelation) wrote 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The short Epistle of Jude was written by Jude, another half-brother of Jesus (Jude 1:1).All of the known authors of the Epistles are either an apostle (Paul, Peter, John) or a family member of Jesus (James, Jude). Each of these individuals had a unique calling from the Lord Jesus that included writing letters to others. These letters, inspired by the Holy Spirit, are preserved as part of the New Testament’s writings today.Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-an-epistle.html#ixzz3eBIfeAM6
True followers never leave the truth
“We live in a world where we can’t share the truth without offending someone”
Not giving greeting is directed towards false prophets not unbelievers.
John doesn’t talk about others – today too, we don’t know but John gives some indicators
The bride of Church, lady, true church exists as a combination of those few genuine believers across the globe. As a combination of parts of churches across the globe. There are few true believers in all denominations, almost all churches. There are also false prophets who are part of churches and some outside. Other church members don’t yet fully belong in either category.
Matthew wrote: “For the son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds” (16:27). Paul used practically identical words in Romans 2:5-7: “But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; who will render to every man according to his works.” Such a concept was taught even in Old Testament times. Solomon wrote: “If thou sayest, ‘We knew not this,’ doth not he that weigheth the heart consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth he not know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?” (Proverbs 24:12).