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2 John 1:8 NLT
A. John’s encouragement to continue…
2 John 1:4 NLT
1. John’s encouragement is consistent with his words in the Gospel of John.
John 8:31 NLT
2. Jesus’ words to His disciples encouraged them to remain…or abide in Him.
John 15:9 NLT
Remaining is evidenced by:
a. Believing in Jesus
b. Receiving His Spirit
c. Producing fruit
d. Living a vital life
e. Walking in obedience
3. John’s encouragement is consistent with Scripture.
1 John 2:24 NLT
2 Timothy 3:14 NLT
Colossians 1:23 NLT
1 Timothy 4:16 NLT
4. So...keep to it!
Hebrews 13:1 NLT
a. Love is commanded!
b. Love is modeled!
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 MSG
B. John emphasizes the importance of the truth…
2 John 1:1 NLT
1. Jesus is truth.
John 14:6 NLT
2. Jesus gave us the Spirit of truth by the Holy Spirit.
John 15:26 NLT
3. The Holy Spirit will guide us to truth.
John 16:13 NLT
4. Jesus prayed for us to know His Word as truth.
John 17:17 NLT
5. His truth will set us free.
John 8:32 NLT
6. We worship in truth...and spirit.
John 4:24 NLT
C. John warns against deceivers...
2 John 1:7 NLT
1. Times have not changed...there are still deceivers amidst us.
1 John 4:1 NLT
2. Even though we love, there are times for boundaries in our lives.
2 John 1:10 NLT
3. John continues his warning against false teachers in Revelation.
Revelation 2:14-16 NLT
4. When you fail to take a stand against false teachers, you become a partner in evil and judgment awaits.
2 John 1:11 NLT