Nncommentary on the book of 2 john

This term is probably emphasized because of the local heresy that is obvious in this little letter cf. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, john 2. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, john 2.

Yet theyre all loosely tied together by the same ideas. There are three ways that we can use the word elder. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus. The book of 2 john would most likely have been written at about the same time as johns other letters, 1 and 3 john, between a. Commentary on the book of 2 john 2 john 1the elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom i love in truth. Obey gods commandments, deniers of jesus are deceivers and antichrists, dont welcome antichrists, etc.

Most modern scholars believe this is not john the apostle, but in general there is no consensus as to the. The book of 2 nd john is a general epistle apostolic letter. Introduction to 2 john bible exposition commentary. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation. Christians are not to invite such deceivers into their house1, not to assist them on their way. The 2 john bible study tool is designed to teach the body of christ biblical truths about the book of 2 john. John wrote to the lady whom god has chosen and to her children. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, john 2. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Her children would be a reference to the christians she serves over, just as paul and john make reference to their beloved children, making. The letter called 2 john was likely written from ephesus. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world. Most people believe that the apostle john wrote all three of johns letters. And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here. It contains scarcely anything that is not found in the preceding.

Akin adequately covers all the important doctrines and interpretation issues. The book of 2 john is an urgent plea that the readers of johns letter should show their love for god and his son jesus by obeying the commandment to love each other. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. The second epistle of john, often referred to as second john and often written 2 john or ii john, is a book of the new testament attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the other two epistles of john, and the gospel of john though this is disputed. The second epistle of john, often referred to as second john and often written 2 john or ii john, is a book of the new testament attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the gospel of john and the other two epistles of john. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. The content of the commandment is reaffirmed as love for one another cf.

Of course john, the author of 1, 2 and 3 john, is also and many people dont realise this, believe it or not the author of johns gospel, and indeed the last book in the bible, the. Notice the gospel is a person to welcome, truths about that person to believe, and a life like that persons to live. In those days when christians were being persecuted such coded salutations were often used. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. The greek word used in the letter for elder literally means old man, and john certainly was elderly by this time.

He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, john 2. The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom i love in truth. The bible study tool consists of twenty five truefalse questions. It was written to encourage all christians not to lose focus of jesus christ and to warn against persistent heresy. Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. First john is the fourth of the general epistles or catholic letters, the writings of apostles to the church at large. Rather, the letters are the work of a later community. Jun 11, 2009 seen in this context, johns warning in 2 john 10 takes on great significance. Second john and third john are the two shortest books in the bible. Book of second john overview insight for living ministries.

Since ii john so closely addresses issues raised in i john, it is clear that this letter is written by the same author. At the start of the letter, the writer calls himself the elder. John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a. When john wrote this epistle, false teaching and false teachers had already infiltrated the christian church, and a number of people had followed these false teachings. The book of 2 john does not directly name its author. This could either have been a lady of important standing in the church or a code which refers to the local church and its congregation. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written.

The letter is to a noble christian matron, and her children. The tradition from the earliest days of the church states that the author was the apostle john. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. While paul wrote to specific congregations and individuals, peter, james, john, and jude wrote to broader audiences scattered across the roman empire. Traditionally, the authorship of 1, 2, and 3 john has been ascribed to the apostle, john son of zebedee, who also was understood to be the author of the gospel of john and revelation. Numberical bible commentary the book of 2 john summary the message of 2 john is gods love towards us who believe and gods wrath at deceivers. The relationship of the letter to other johannine writings 1 john, and the gospel of john 3. Johns next two letters, however, are written to specific audiences. Many phrases are in both 2 and 3 john are either identical or reminiscent of those in 1 john.

To the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truthand not i only, but also all who know the truth 2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever. The epistles 2 john and 3 john, the gospel of john and the book of revelation 5. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. Highers, the living message of the book of second john, in the living messages of the books of the new testament, edited by warren and elkins, p.

Emphasis on the combination of truth with love only book of the 5 that john wrote that contains the word mercy. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. This is the main reason why we assume that the public service of the lord jesus must have lasted for about three years compare john 2. Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from god the father, and from the lord jesus christ, the son of the father, in truth and love.

A common feature of 2 john and romans 1 is they speak of sins which diminish the glory of god and exchange the truth of god for a lie. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. But this book in particular, although its called a letter, is not really like a letter in that it has. Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of christ does not have god. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. It closes the earthly revelation of christ including his death. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary akin, dr. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. This is a very thorough treatment of these three small but important books. Here we have three different letters, written at different times, to different people. There has been some debate about whether an author named john the elder wrote this letter as well as 3 john, which is addressed the same way or if john the apostle was using a different title for himself.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. He is also author and communicator of these heavenly blessings, and he is distinguished by this emphatic characterthe son of the father. John did not identify himself by name in this letter, but he did adopt the term elder for himself 2 john 1. The aggravation of the casesuch a one is a deceiver and an antichrist v. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel. The epistles own claims as the author describes himself as the elder 2 jn 1 2. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus reed paper which would have measured about 25 by 20 centimeters. Many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that jesus christ is come in the flesh.

John also knew that the antichrist spirit denies the incarnation. Many contemporary biblical scholars believe that the writer of the letters was not the author of the gospel. Kjv bible verses from 2 john offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. In the first letter, the elder encourages the christians in his community to stay together.

The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom i love in the truth. Commentary on the book of 2 john relevant bible teaching. For a congregation of the lords people to extend to false teachers. Of course john, the author of 1, 2 and 3 john, is also and many people dont realise this, believe it or not the author of johns gospel, and indeed the last book in the bible, the apocalypse, the book of the revelation. Seen in this context, johns warning in 2 john 10 takes on great significance. He lived, and was a leader in the church, in the city called ephesus. If such teachers were allowed to deliver their heretical message to a housechurch, all the members of that church might become doctrinally confused, and this confusion might then spread to other neighboring housechurches like a disease. The book of 2 john is addressed to the chosen lady and her children. We hope that you find the 2 john summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 2 john.