¶ Intro
Welcome to the reading of the Second Epistle of John with In the Field Audio Bible . My name is Christie , your host for this episode . John's use of symbolism in this epistle continues to build a bond between Jesus and his people .
There is no introduction of new commandments or statutes , but the reiteration of something old , which in this case was the instruction of Jesus . John's writing of this personal note calls on a lady , which could be a church or a woman . He commenced the lady for walking in the truth , also reminding her not to support false teachings .
These false teachers are nothing new to you and me To this day . We must be mindful of individuals with good intentions and those who are not . Therefore , John preserves the truth in his writing that God's people must love His truth first , and in doing so we will be filled with the Holy Spirit so we may proclaim the good news , the gospel , to others .
The moral of the Second Epistle of John stems from one word love . Epistle of John stems from one word love . With this love , the faithful will receive the full word promised by God for one's loyal service . Salvation will be given , but one must still be mindful of not supporting those who go against Christ .
Instead , believers are responsible for guarding and upholding God's eternal word before others . I hope you enjoy this reading of the Second Epistle of John , Chapter
¶ 2 John
1 . I , the elder , am writing this letter . I am sending it to the lady chosen by God and to her children . I love all of you because of the truth . I'm not the only one who loves you . So does everyone who knows the truth . I love you because of the truth that is alive in us . This truth will be with us forever .
God , the Father , and Jesus Christ , his Son , will give you grace , mercy and peace . These blessings will be with us because we love the truth . It has given me great joy to find some of your children living by the truth . That's just what the Father commanded us to do . Dear Lady , I'm not writing you a new command .
I'm writing a command we've had from the beginning . I'm asking that we love one another . The way we show our love is to obey God's commands . He commands you to lead a life of love . That's what you have heard from the beginning . I say this because many people have tried to fool others . These people have gone out into the world .
They don't agree that Jesus Christ came in a human body . People like this try to trick others . These people are like the great enemy of Christ . Watch out that you don't lose what we have worked for . Make sure that you get your full reward .
Suppose someone thinks they know more than we do , so they don't follow Christ's teaching , then that person doesn't belong to God , but whoever follows Christ's teaching belongs to the Father and the Son . Suppose someone comes to you and doesn't teach these truths , then don't take them into your house and welcome them .
Anyone who welcomes them shares in their evil work . I have a lot to write to you , but I don't want to use paper and ink . I hope I can visit you instead . Then I can talk with you face to face . That will make our joy complete . The children of your sister , who is chosen by God , send their greetings .