2 John 4 KJV [4] “I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.” John is excited to hear of these believers walking in truth. He reminds them that it has been commanded by the Father. He encourages them, by letting them know how they have encouraged him, by simply staying on this path. He is going to deal with the danger of unscriptural ways in this epistle, so he begins by acknowledging their dedication to staying with what is right. We live in a day that is …
“Three Precious Friends”
2 John 3 KJV [3] “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.” Our verse opens with, what I like to call, three precious friends. I want to introduce them to you. The first is Mr. Grace, the second is Mr. Mercy, and the third is Mr. Peace. If you are saved, then you can testify that you know each of them quite well. They have been sent to you from God the Father, and his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, in …
“Forever True”
2 John 2 KJV [2] “For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.” John is emphasizing the truth in the early verses of this epistle. He is wanting to warn this elect lady, and her children, concerning the lies of false teachers. In verse one, he speaks about a love for the truth, and a knowledge of the truth. Then in verse two, he speaks about the triumph of the truth. Truth will last forever! What a blessing to know that every lie will one day be washed away by God’s eternal truth! …
“A Mysterious Lady”
2 John 1 KJV [1] “The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;” The lady that John refers to in our text is a mysterious lady. Her identity seems to be concealed in the text, and has been greatly debated among Bible students. Who is she? Why did John not call her name? These are only a few of the questions surrounding her. Let us consider this mysterious lady, and who she could possibly be. Some believe that she is …