Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible, John on Christian Fellowship - 2 John - Phil Johnson, Signs of Authenticity - 2 John 1:4-6 - Terry Johnson, The Marks of the Deceiver - 2 John 1:7-9 - Terry Johnson, Responding to Apostasy - 2 John 1:10-13 - Terry Johnson, Truth, Love & Obedience - 2 John 1:1-13 - Stuart Olyott, I & III John - The Elder to the Elect Lady and the Beloved Kim Riddlebarger, Walking in Obedience - 2 John - John Stott, John's Salutation and Greeting - 2 John 1:1-3, The chosen lady and her children - 2 John 1:1, The truth that remains in us - 2 John 1:2, Policy Against Housing False Teachers - 2 John 1:7-11, Do not receive false teachers - 2 John 1:10, 2 John- Introduction, Argument, and Outline, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, 2 John 5-8 Truth: The Boundary of Love and the Test of Loyalty, 2 John 9-13 Truth: The Test of Christian Hospitality, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Hospitality and kindness must be focused on those who are adhering to the fundamentals of the faith. Contains good illustrative material. What is the significance, and what is the teaching? The viewpoint is essentially conservative. Reprinted by permission. John 2 : Play. The New Testament
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Dear children, these must have been sweet and pleasant thoughts. The human spirit rings with hope at the sound of an encouraging word. This is also true for believers today. Little children, there is the third mark of walking in truth. Marianne Meye Thompson. Sin has ruined it, and exposed it to perdition. Our Price: $599.99 Save: $384.01 (39%) Buy Now. Laypeople can find it still valuable today. We should in know-ledge go on unto perfection. Miracle at Cana. SUN 04/07/2002. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. William Nicholson Nothing can save you or I but Jesus Christ, who died for sinners on the cross. 4:9). Do these things, and before long you will not say it is impossible to walk in truth. He may understand the nature of the Gospel, its doctrines, etc. Teach us to be obedient to Your call to love. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, and months into years. Love cannot be confined to one. General Epistles
We are to treat everyone with kindness because God is kind to us. Paperback $37.59 $ 37. Some, instead of giving joy to parents — are a continual source of grief. 12:13; Heb. Dear children, think this night, "Why should I not walk in the truth?". Children, I find Jesus Christ saying, in the third chapter of Revelation, "Behold I stand at the door and knock." GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point
The life to come is the life of real importance—it will have no end. His joy was like that of the father of the prodigal. It was foretold : I will send my messenger, John Baptist; he never preached in the temple, but the Lord, whom ye seek, he shall suddenly come to his temple, suddenly after the appearing of John Baptist; so that this was the time, and the temple the place, when, and where, the Messiah was to be expected.(2.) I tell you then, for one thing, that children who walk in truth, know the truth about SIN. Every night at bedtime, we gather colored pencils and light a candle. Experience, so far from loosening our hold of the doctrines of grace, has knit us to them more and more firmly; our grounds and motives for believing are now more strong, more numerous than ever, and we have reason to expect that it will be so till in death we clasp the Saviour in our arms. All rights reserved). Devotional Illustrations Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a
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A conviction of the gospel's adaptation to the needs of the sinner, and of its superiority to every other system. But, as short as it is, it is full of important things, and I think the verse I have just read is one of them. Word Studies in the New Testament Once let the truth of God obtain an entrance into the human heart and subdue the whole man unto itself, no power human or infernal can dislodge it. "When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God" Acts 11:23. Do you know people who need an encouraging word? The conversion of an aged sinner affords joy, chiefly on his own account; to see him plucked as a brand, etc. The proof of our love is in our walk: “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments” (2 John 6). They are not called to universal acceptance of anyone who claims to be a believer. Children who walk in truth are always trying to keep clear of bad ways. --------------------
But I had never thought of it that way. As the rocket ascended, ground control said, “Godspeed, John Glenn.” “Godspeed” comes from the expression, “May God prosper you.”. Prophets
Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and orthodox teacher/preachers cannot help but have at least some bias of the expositor based upon his training and experience. Remember that Scripture is always the best commentary on Scripture. Our remarks in connection with John's first epistle will have indicated how specious this superior-sounding religious philosophy could be, especially when plausible lips and clever reverence were allied with it. What does it take for us to obey Him? He persuades them to believe that what is really evil is good; and what is really good is evil—that God's service is not pleasant—and that sin will do them no great harm. He answered me by fire. May the Holy Spirit open all your hearts, and bless what I say. ", Why should you not walk in the truth? Only trust in Christ, and follow Him—and you will soon say that His way is a way of pleasantness, and a path of peace. It solemnly behooves, then, each professing member of Christ's church, of every name and denomination, narrowly to scrutinize his motives, deeply to prove his heart, and closely and habitually to examine the foundation on which he is building for eternity. God, the original source of grace to sinners, has, perhaps, hitherto been but a timidly received doctrine, if received at all. Nothing this side of glory will be so lovely in your eyes, or so dear to your heart, as the grace of Jesus. —Matthew 11:29. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart." Here is the solution to many of our questionings They love who obey. (1.) On account of the blessedness which the truth confers. Many have lived in the outward profession—have put on Christ in the external garb—have talked well of Him—have been baptized in His name—given liberally for His cause, and, after all, have gone into eternity holding up the empty lamp! They will not do what they are told. I. I told you I would first try to show you this—"When can it be said that children walk in truth?" Morgan was a master expositor in the early part of this century. But in an aged convert, there is nothing left for God but the mere dregs of life — the blind and the lame for sacrifice. 1:12. I hear many school teachers speak of it. Oh, marvel not, then, that we repeat the question—in whose righteousness do you at this moment stand? They cannot take away sin. Now this was the character of the children spoken of in the text. Habits of life, though harmless they seem, Thank You. CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL COMMENTARY I love the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:30, “My yoke is good to bear, My load is light” (NEB). Hence, a Christian does not merely profess Christ; he enjoys him — the sweetness of his love — his grace — his promises — his Heaven. 4.8 out of 5 stars 42. No wise man will ever rejoice over bad children. There is more of God and of heaven, more of holiness and of happiness, unfolded and experienced in one drop of this grace, than in ten thousand worlds like this. You will regard it as worthy of your warmest love and your highest praise. In more than four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, and Slave. We may love without being directly conscious of love, or being able to estimate its strength and passion. Send-to-Kindle or Email . Whose hearts have Christ confessed, Although his exhortation may appear on the surface to be harsh or unloving, the acutely dangerous nature of their teaching justified such actions, especially since it threatened to destroy the very foundations of the faith (v. 9). Sound doctrine must serve as the test of fellowship and the basis of separation between those who profess to be Christians and those who actually are (vv. We must test all the teachings in the world by the Scriptures “for the truth’s sake” (2 John 2). Believe me, it is far better to be good—than to be handsome boy. It is Arminian in viewpoint and thus helpful, for example, in showing the reader how this approach deals with texts involving the eternal security question. That’s what John writes in his second letter to his congregation, asking them to love one another in obedience to God (2 John 1:5–6). 2 John 9 Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God.-2 John 9. He also wrote critical commentaries on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians and Philemon. If you examine yourself in the feelings of distance and dislike which you have towards some individual, it is almost certain that you will come on some want of transparency and sincerity in your dealings with him. You would like to love with a strong, undying flame, burning steadily towards Jesus Christ, cleansing you with its heat, constraining you with its love. But the Good Samaritan came when all doors were shut, barred, and bolted, and ministered comfort and consolation to the distressed one. Luke 15:7, 10. We consult it continually, and with growing interest. Beloved Children, He wrote it to a good Christian lady, whom he knew. Mp3's that correspond to his Thru the Bible study. Click chart to enlarge Luke-Acts
The Elder (John must have been about 90 years old when he wrote this Epistle) not only loved "The elect lady," but also "her children," and this pious family was not only loved by the aged apostle, but also by "all they that have known the truth.". A practical regard to the precepts of the truth. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle, 2 John 1:4 Truth: The Sphere of Existence, 2 John 5–8 Truth: The Boundary of Love and the Test of Loyalty, 2 John 9–13 Truth: The Test of Christian Hospitality, 2 John Commentary - scroll down to page 175, Truth and Love Alistair Begg | 2 John 1-3, Response, Request, Reminder Alistair Begg | 2 John 4-6, The Danger of Deception Alistair Begg | 2 John 7-13, Confessional Christianity Alistair Begg | 2 John 7-13. 2. But if I had to live the way you do, I’d just as soon be dead.” He was implying that my life was so moral that it had to be boring. The apostle, however, conveys an additional but related theme in 2 John: “the biblical guidelines for hospitality.” Not only are Christians to adhere to the fundamentals of the faith, but the gracious hospitality that is commanded of them (Rom. Anecdotes, Illustrations, Expositions on 2 John "Whosoever abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God" (verse 9). The Gnostic denied that Christ could come in the flesh. Second John deals with the same problem as 1 John (see Introduction to 1 John: Background and Setting). What do you know of a sense of pardon and acceptance? The New Testament
Is given to walk in (verse 4), not merely to admire. The devil deceived Adam and Eve in Eden, and made them sin, by telling them an untruth. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" 1 Corinthians 15:2-4, "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners!" Consider the "5P's" - Pause to Ponder the Passage then Practice it in the Power of the Spirit. All rights reserved. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. (5.) What is He to you? They feel that after death comes the judgment, and from that awful judgment they would like to be saved. That is the concentration-point of the letter (verse 8). Let me set about it at once. What deep, sweet rhythm of meaning there is in the first three verses of this letter! These alone will find they have an Almighty Friend in the day of judgment. Publisher: Moody Publishers. John "rejoiced with her that rejoiced." The basis of hospitality must be common love of or interest in the truth, and Christians must share their love within the confines of that truth. Who knows but this may have been going on tonight? Oh, think how many children in the world have never been invited as you are!—how many boys and girls have never had the chance of being saved that you enjoy—how many, perhaps, would leap for joy, and walk in truth at once, if they were invited. It is this which brings John. Second and Third John are the shortest epistles in the NT, each containing less than 300 Greek words. James Rosscup - Though often scanty, the work edited by a brilliant scholar is sometimes very helpful. The Old Testament
They may be clean and pretty, and have fine clothes, and look well outwardly—but a wise man will only feel sad when he sees them—he will feel they are wrong inwardly. 2 John, James Rosscup writes that Barnes "includes 16 volumes on the Old Testament, 11 on the New Testament. They hate it more than anything on earth. John 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; John 2:1-11. They become the salt of the earth, and the lights of the world. Warning against false charity (2Jn 1:10,11). Have no will of your own, and only try to please Him; and then your life will be pleasant. Treatment of the texts is sermonic. 10,11; cf. More Buying Choices $35.47 (31 used & new offers) Kindle $26.99 $ 26. John thought of the rewards laid up in Heaven for these children, and was glad. 4. Is your heart false or true? See also inductive Bible study - observation (Observe With a Purpose), Interpretation (Keep Context King, Read Literally, Compare Scripture with Scripture, Consult Conservative Commentaries), and then be a doer of the Word with Application. I have removed several links in response to concerns by discerning readers. Come then, and listen to what I have to tell you. He knew that even the children of good people sometimes turn out very badly. (r.v.) Buy Gospel of John 2 Volume Set (MacArthur New Testament Commentary) by John MacArthur (ISBN: 9780802408488) from Amazon's Book Store. This is a very unusual form of the apostolic salutation in the New Testament, only found in the Pastoral Epistles and here (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4). What a delightful thing it is for a parent to see his children consecrating themselves to God! 2 John Commentary Ah! Dear children, there is the first mark of walking in truth. mother there - … To break any command of God, is sin. An experimental acquaintance with it. I said I would try to show you some of the reasons why John rejoiced to find this lady's children walking in truth. He receives sinners. The Old Testament
Look at it. Warning against false teaching (2Jn 1:7-9). Hardcover James (MacArthur … Many do so. Jerry waited till the car pulled away and then kept walking. He says that practicing real love is one way to know that we “belong to the truth,” that we’re living in God’s presence (1 John 3:18–19). I thought of God, and was troubled. John had great cause for joy; he properly estimated it, and "rejoiced greatly." Though the fruit is not the root of the tree, yet a well-rooted tree will, in its season, bring forth its fruits. (G Campbell Morgan). and When did I withhold love today? ", (2.) Rosscup - Morgan was an evangelical master at surveying a book and giving its message within a brief compass. John 2 : Play. Hence the truth, or the Gospel, is summed up in such terms as these: "By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Children who walk in truth have learned all this, and if you ask them what they put their trust in, they will answer, "Nothing but Christ!" 2. Copyright 2007, Grace to You. Christians who do this will find joy and freedom, not boredom and bondage, as some people mistakenly think. Nothing between, like worldly pleasure: Life is a journey from the cradle to the grave, and a person's manner of living is, on that account, often called his "walk.". Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. His way has been in the whirlwind and in the storm, and his 'path in the great waters.' c. I will raise it up : Jesus confidently claimed the power to raise Himself from the dead, and He repeated the claim in John 10:18. I do not at all wonder that he greatly rejoiced. But, in spite of all this, most people in the world, both old and young, think very little about sin. First 30-days on us! It is evangelical and amillennial… Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile." (from Strengthen My Spirit), Spurgeon Morning, October 25 “For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.” —2 John 2. 2 John, Hiebert - definite value for the interpretation of these epistles. The word “love” occurs five times. The hand that pens them trembles with awe as it traces this page. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy
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