Book of 2 john commentary

The book of 2 john is largely concerned with an urgent warning concerning deceivers who were not teaching the exact doctrine of christ and who maintained that jesus did not actually rise in the flesh but only spiritually. Grace is the favour of god conveying fully every spiritual blessing romans 3. The writer of this book identifies himself as the elder. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom jesus would not. Findlay has pointed out in his wonderful volume on the letters of john, that both the second and the third have to do with the subject of christian hospitality. Book of 2 john matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 john, known as the second epistle of john. Book of second john overview insight for living ministries. Book overview 2 john it is a friendly, personal letter, written some time after the first letter, to the elect lady who, as i think, was johns friend, and not a church or some nation as has sometimes been argued. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17.

So, do i understand correctly that any christian is capable of believing any of the false teachings mentioned in 1 john and 2 john and it would result in loss of rewards but not salvation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1, 2, and 3 john zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 18. Truth and the christian click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 2 john charles swindoll. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. The book of 2 john does not directly name its author. The rapture, the millennial kingdom, and the antichrist. The revelation of john, volume 2 by william barclay. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Whereas 1 john focuses on our fellowship with god, 2 john focuses on protecting our fellowship from those who teach falsehood.

John is very anxious that true believers should be aware of these false teachers and have nothing to do with them. The revelation have to seized hold of the worlds imagination what without them a good share of our best art would never have been created. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. The writer of this book identifies himself simply as the elder.

Study 2 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Because so many of john s prophetic utterances relate to rome, dr. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. Respected preacher and bible teacher, john macarthur, pulls back the veil on the book of revelation and reveals more of what gods. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 john 1 and more. John 2 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 2 in plain english.

The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Christians are not to invite such deceivers into their house1, not to assist them on their way. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. A free bible version and commentary johns second letter in easyenglish. Peace is the assurance that christians have in knowing that, whatever. It is a friendly, personal letter, written some time after the first letter, to the elect lady who, as i think, was johns friend, and not a church or some nation as has sometimes been argued.

In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 by cyril of alexandria. An extensive commentary on john with a predominantly conservative tone the unique thing about this book is the correlation of the text within the historical setting, particularly the classic greek and roman world as well as the hebrew one. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Respected preacher and bible teacher, john macarthur, pulls back the veil on the book of revelation and reveals more of what gods word has to say to us about the future of his kingdom. Matthew 815 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 2 kindle edition by john macarthur. Dec 15, 2018 2 john 9 whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of christ, hath not god. Pdf the macarthur bible commentary download full pdf book. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. Pdf the macarthur bible commentary download full pdf. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Teaches how to treat those who bring not the doctrine of christ v. Numberical bible commentary the book of 2 john summary the message of 2 john is gods love towards us who believe and gods wrath at deceivers. The letter is to a noble christian matron, and her children.

The second epistle of john, often referred to as second john and often written 2 john or ii john, is a book of the new testament attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the gospel of john and the other two epistles of john. Read 2 john 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Israel was reverend, or to be reverenced, much more he who is so in the gospel israel of god. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Because so many of johns prophetic utterances relate to rome, dr. Vincent taylor, in his book on the person of christ, reminds us of two great. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111. The purpose of john, according to the gospel itself, is to encourage people to believe that jesus of nazareth is the longawaited messiah, the son of god, and to have life in his name john 20.

Based on this passage, they expected another prophet to come, and wondered if john was not he. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john may have been responsible for this letter. The apostle here salutes an honourable matron and her children v. But there is nothing against the supposition that jesus had journeyed not to nazareth, but to cana, on. John did not identify himself by name in this letter, but he did adopt the term elder for himself 2 john 1. Oct, 2001 so, do i understand correctly that any christian is capable of believing any of the false teachings mentioned in 1 john and 2 john and it would result in loss of rewards but not salvation. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.

It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 john. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew 815 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament.

It is a friendly, personal letter, written some time after the first letter, to the elect. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 1. In the preceding section, my revered brother ambrosius, brother formed according to the gospel, we have discussed, as far as is at present in our power, what the gospel is, and what is the beginning in which the word was, and what the word is which was in the beginning. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1.

Study 2 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The holy bible book 63 2 john kjv dramatized audio. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 internet archive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Much debate surrounds the book of revelation on such volatile topics as. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Structure 2 john is a personal letter, unlike 1 john, and at 245 greek words is shorter than any other new testament book except 3 john with. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. The tradition from the earliest days of the church states that the author was the apostle john. There are three ways that we can use the word elder.

Six other instances of peace appear, all in the gospel of john 14. This is the holy book of 2 john, known as the second epistle of john. There has been some debate about whether an author named john the elder wrote this letter as well as 3 john, which is addressed the same way or if john the apostle was using a different title for himself. David guzik commentary on 2 john 1, where the apostle john emphasizes the importance of. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. That the holy ghost is in the son, not by participation, nor from without, but essentially and by nature.

Presumably, the first readers knew who this was, and from the earliest times, christians have understood that this was the apostle john writing, the same john who wrote the gospel of john, 1 and 2 john, and the book of revelation. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus reed paper which would have measured about 25 by 20 centimeters. Read the book of 2john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Study 2 john using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Matthew 815 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1. Second john and third john are the two shortest books in the bible.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 cyril of alexandria c. The aim is evidently to warn his friend against certain false teachers. Structure 2 john is a personal letter, unlike 1 john, and at 245 greek words is shorter than any other new testament book except 3 john with 219 greek words. Jan 14, 2018 commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 cyril of alexandria c. At the start of the letter, the writer calls himself the elder.