Beware of Antichrist Deceivers (2nd John 7-11) The Perversion of Truth –– John Phillips observed that the term deceiver identifies the false teacher as the enemy of man and the term antichrist identifies the false teacher as the enemy of God. The word “deceiver” refers to a wanderer. John had in mind those who went […]
The Products of Truth Verse 3: Grace, mercy, and peace are products of the truth of God and the love of God. Without the seed of truth, these blessings will never spring forth in our lives (Luke. 8:11). Please note that grace (Acts 20:24-32; Col. 1:5-6), mercy (Psa.119:165; Jonah 4:2), and peace (Eph. 6:15; 2:17) […]
Author & Date: The author is the Apostle John. He describes himself in 2 John 1 as the “Elder” which conveys the advanced age of the Apostle. Most likely he composed this letter ca. 90-95 A.D. from Ephesus. He was so well known and loved among the churches that his name would not be needed […]