{"id":2564,"date":"2024-01-13T17:55:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2026-06-03T01:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:56:25","slug":"introduction-2-john","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2564","title":{"rendered":"Introduction 2.John"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2564_d86bac-3e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2564_d86bac-3e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2564_d86bac-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2564_d86bac-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2564_d86bac-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2564_d86bac-3e .kt-btn-wrap-0 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.kb-btn2564_2eca39-c7.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2564_2eca39-c7 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/rockingchurch.lion-of-judah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Rocking Church<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2564_6d39de-0c.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2564_6d39de-0c kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/mm.lion-of-judah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Biker<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_d49c5f-5d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_d49c5f-5d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_d49c5f-5d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_1a1e1c-70\">Introduction to the second letter of John<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The 63rd book of the Bible, the 24th in the New Testament<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_f89b94-69 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_f89b94-69 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_f89b94-69\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its brief length, the second, personal letter from the Apostle John presents us with some mysteries.<br>It was likely written shortly after his first letter, between the years 85 and 94. However, it is also possible that the last two letters of John were written only after his return from exile on the island of Patmos around 96\/97 AD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains a typical opening and closing, in which the author and recipient are named\u2014albeit in a coded form.<br>It has been suggested that this encryption of names, due to the persecutions taking place, was intended to prevent the sender and recipient from being identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The writer refers to himself as \u201cthe Elder\u201d (Greek: presbyter); the recipient is named as a \u201cchosen lady\u201d (Greek: kyria = woman or lady, electa = chosen one) \u201cwith her children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presbyters or elders were appointed as leaders in the early churches. \u201cThe Elder\u201d points to a well-known and respected person who needs no further introduction.<br>Toward the end of the first century, one can assume that this applies to the Apostle John, the last living disciple of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The style, word choice, and content resemble the Gospel of John and his two other letters to such an extent that there is no doubt regarding his authorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this day, there are differing views regarding the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some interpreters believe that she was a wealthy Christian widow in whose home a community gathered and who often hosted itinerant preachers.<br>Some assume that \u201ckyria electa\u201d simply refers to the woman\u2019s name, Mrs. Electa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Bible scholars believe that the \u201cchosen lady\u201d refers to a congregation and \u201cwith her children\u201d to the members of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We frequently find the congregation referred to as a female person in the Bible.<br>For example, Paul refers to it as a \u201cpure virgin\u201d in 2 Corinthians 11:2, or in the Book of Revelation as the \u201cBride of Christ\u201d in 21:9.<br>Accordingly, the \u201cchosen sister\u201d mentioned in the greetings at the end of the letter would also refer to a \u201csister congregation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it is possible that John sent his second letter from a place of absence to Ephesus, or from Ephesus to one of the surrounding churches.<br>Now, quite apart from these open questions, the fact remains that the content is once again relevant to all of Christendom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the truth of the pure doctrine through Jesus Christ is in us, we love our fellow believers all over the world and align our own lives with God\u2019s commandments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The warning against false teachings that call into question the divinity and humanity of Jesus, whether they be ancient Gnosticism or modern theories and concepts.<br>Any tolerance of\u2014or even support for\u2014false teachings leads people astray and causes us to become estranged from God.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_9868d1-f4 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_9868d1-f4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_9868d1-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Outline of 2 John:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_fcc7ab-fb .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_fcc7ab-fb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_fcc7ab-fb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><strong>Verses 1\u20133 \u2013 Sender, recipient, and greetings of blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verses 4\u20136 \u2013 A Christian life includes love for the truth and for our brothers and sisters in the faith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verses 7\u201311 \u2013 Warning against being led astray by false teachings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verses 12\u201313 \u2013 Desire for a personal visit (fellowship) and greetings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_0c64d0-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_0c64d0-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_0c64d0-a1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2564_2e8e4e-ce\"><strong>Content of the second letter of John<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_4d5182-a5 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2564_4d5182-a5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2564_4d5182-a5\"><div 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