2 John 7-13
7-11 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.
Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.
Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
12-13 Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink.
Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
The children of your elect sister greet you. (ESV)
Theme:
Discernment, Separation, and Fellowship in the Christian Life
Main Idea:
The apostle John continues his exhortation by warning believers to exercise vigilant discernment against false teachers who deny Christ’s incarnation, refusing them hospitality so as not to share in their wicked works, and thereby securing their full reward in Christ through genuine fellowship.
1. The Warning: Discernment Against Deceivers (vv. 7–11)
1.1 The Reality of Deceivers
1.2 The Test of Doctrine
1.3 The Danger of Hospitality to False Teachers
2. The Conclusion: Final Exhortations (vv. 12–13)
2.1 The Preference of Personal Presence
2.2 Greetings from the Elect Sister