A Forum Bible Study On 2 & 3 John

[Pastor Scott Markle]

The forum Bible study on 2 & 3 John has now officially begun.

To begin let us consider the following questions:

1.  What are the primary themes of subject matter in 2 John?

2.  In what verses of 2 John do we find each of these primary themes presented?

3.  What are the primary themes of subject matter in 3 John?

4.  In what verses of 3 John do we find each of these primary themes presented?

(Note: I myself DO have thoughts in answer to the above questions; but I shall wait for other contributions before I present them, so that I myself do not simply dominate everything.)

[No Nicolaitans]

2 John

Theme(s):

1 - Truth (verses 1-4)

2 - That we love one another (verse 5)

3 John

Theme(s):

1 - Walk in Truth (verses 1 - 4)

2 - Follow good, not evil (verses 9 - 12)

[Rosie]

my views are the same as No Nickolatians

 

[Musician4God1611]

Though I agree with NN, I would say it is specifically this:

II John - "Walking in truth" (II John 1:6)

I make this distinction because he makes it clear that some walk in truth and some do not, some have true doctrine and some do not, then he commands her that she should walk in it.

III John - "Faithful to the Truth" (III John 1:5)

They were faithful in charity and love. They were faithful to walk in truth. Diotrephes, however was only faithful to himself. In contrast, Demitrius was faithful to the truth and had good report of all men. 

[Alan]

"Walking in truth," reminds me of the admonition of the LORD in 1 Kings 6:12, " ... and keep all my commandments to walk in them..."

 

Edited July 30, 2019 by Alan
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[Pastor Scott Markle]

Good contributions all.  My own contribution to the first set of study questions would be as follows:

Primary Themes in 2 John

1.  Walking in the truth -- 2 John 1:1-4, 6

2.  Walking in godly love -- 2 John 1:1-3, 5-6

3.  Separating from falsehood -- 2 John 1:7-11

Primary Themes in 3 John

1.  Walking in the truth -- 3 John 1:1-4, 12

2.  Charity toward traveling ministers -- 3 John 1:5-8, 12

3.  The evil of loving to have the preeminence -- 3 John 1:9-11

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If there are any others that wish to contribute an answer to the first set of study questions, please feel free to do so. 

Yet let us begin to consider another set of study questions, as follows:

1.  With the primary themes in mind, what would you give as a general (broad) outline for the epistle of 2 John?

2.  With the primary themes in mind, what would you give as a general (broad) outline for the epistle of 3 John?

(Note: Just verse divisions are sufficient; however, if you also have division titles, they would be worth presenting.)

[No Nicolaitans]

Just wanted to say that I'm not ignoring this thread.  

[Musician4God1611]

1 hour ago, Oὐ Νικολαΐτης said:

Just wanted to say that I'm not ignoring this thread.  

Same here! I've just been extremely busy

On the plus side, I got the opportunity to lead a man and his wife to the Lord this Sunday Morning!

[Pastor Scott Markle]

6 minutes ago, Musician4God1611 said:

Same here! I've just been extremely busy

On the plus side, I got the opportunity to lead a man and his wife to the Lord this Sunday Morning!

Amen, AMEN, a THOUSAND TIMES - AMEN!!!!

[Ronda]

Just wanted to let you know I did read (as I committed to), and I have done an outline/conclusion for both books. I decided not to post, but to participate this way instead, and observe. Just wanted to let you know... I'm not ignoring the study, and I think many others are reading/observing as well. God bless you in your desire to serve others.

[Rosie]

amen I led a man to the Lord this week as well. To God be all of the Glory

 

I'm not ignoring this either. I read what others post when they post it... 

[Pastor Scott Markle]

2 hours ago, Rosie said:

amen I led a man to the Lord this week as well. To God be all of the Glory

Again I say -- Amen, AMEN, a THOUSAND TIMES - AMEN!!!!

[trapperhoney]

my past week has been quite a roller coaster.  I'm trying to catch up today, lol.

[Musician4God1611]

On ‎1‎/‎22‎/‎2016 at 6:30 PM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

Yet let us begin to consider another set of study questions, as follows:

1.  With the primary themes in mind, what would you give as a general (broad) outline for the epistle of 2 John?

 

 

II John

I.                    Walking in Truth – II John 1:1-4, 6

V. 1 – To whom the epistle is intended (all they that have known the truth).

V. 2 – The duration of truth (for ever).

V. 3 – The blessing of truth (grace, mercy, peace).

V. 4 – The evidence of truth (walking in truth).

V. 4 – The command of truth (from Christ).

V. 6 – The motive behind truth (love).

V. 6 – The unchanging truth (as ye have heard from the beginning).

II.                 Walking in Godly Love – II John 1:1-3, 5-6

V. 1 – The criteria of love (love in truth).

V. 2-3 – The blessing of love (grace, mercy, peace).

V. 5 – Love, the unchanging command (not a new commandment).

V. 5 – Who we are to love (one another).

V. 6 – Love explained (this is love…).

V. 6 – Walk in love (this is the commandment…ye should walk in it).

III.               Separating from Falsehood – II John 1:7-11

V. 7 – The abundance of deceivers.

V. 7 – The identity of deceivers (antichrist).

V. 8 – How we ought to respond (look to yourselves).

V. 8 – What is at stake (those things which we have wrought, a full reward).

V. 9 – The test of falsehood (whosoever transgresseth, abideth not in the doctrine).

V. 9 – The authority of truth (he that abideth…hath both the Father and the Son).

V. 10 – Keeping company with deceivers (Don’t receive him, don’t bid him God speed).

V. 11 – The results of keeping company with deceivers (guilty by association).

[Pastor Scott Markle]

Wow, Brother "Musician4God1611," that was a bit more detail than I was expecting; however, I wish to commend you for the effort and the contribution.