Last week we began a short study on the book of 2 John. We saw that John is writing most likely to an individual. Her response to false teachers is probably what prompted the letter, and John is trying to help guide her to the truth in love. We noted last week that though she seems to have made a mistake, John seeks to encourage her first by 1. Encouraging her in who she is. 2. Giving confidence that the issue can be corrected. 3. Speaking of the permanence of their relationship in Christ. 4. Showing joy in the growth experienced as a believer. Now, John gives her both commendation and warning. He speaks of her guiding by the truth and her guarding of the truth in in her life.

Scripture References: 1 John 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 24:11, Jude 1:3, 1 John 2:10, Jude 1:18-21, Matthew 7:15, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 2:7, 2 Peter 2:2, 1 John 5:2, 1 John 2:3-5, 2 John 1:1-13, Jude 1:4, John 15:17, 1 Timothy 1:3, 1 John 1:6, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 13:9, 1 John 3:24, Revelation 22:18-19, 1 John 4:20-21, Jeremiah 6:14, Matthew 24:23-25, 1 John 4:1

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