The Book of 2 John
The Second Epistle of John is a brief but pointed letter focused on truth, love, and discernment. John writes to warn believers against supporting false teachers who deny essential truths about Christ.
John emphasizes that love must always be grounded in truth. Walking in love does not mean tolerating false teaching, but remaining faithful to God's commands.
The letter warns that extending support to false teachers enables deception and harms the Church. Discernment, John explains, is an essential expression of faithfulness.
Overall, 2 John teaches believers to balance love with truth and to protect the integrity of the Gospel.
2 John teaches:
- •Love and truth must remain united
- •Discernment protects the Church
- •Faithfulness requires obedience to God's truth.
Author
John
Written
85-95 AD
Chapters
1
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Pentecost — Tongues of Fire
The Holy Spirit fell on the disciples with a rushing wind and cloven tongues of fire on the day of Pentecost.
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Jesus is transfigured on a mountain, His face shining as the sun, with Moses and Elijah appearing.
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Peter prays in an upper room and Dorcas, a beloved disciple, is raised back to life.
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