To walk, then, after the Spirit is to walk as the Spirit leads, guides, directs, and teaches. His joy was like that of the father of the prodigal. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, and months into years. The moments when we’re withholding love are equally practical: we gossip, refuse to share, or satisfy our own desires without thinking of others’ needs. 10,11). False teachers were traveling (verses 7 to 11) among the churches, and John warns this lady against even entertaining them (verses 10 to 11), much less their false doctrines. (G Campbell Morgan). Christians who do this will find joy and freedom, not boredom and bondage, as some people mistakenly think. Well, He is both Truth and Love, and as both dwells within us and with us. HENRY ALFORD The devil will try to make you think it is too hard—that you cannot do it. By walking in the Truth—we find rest unto our souls (Jer 6:16). It is with reference to such that this declaration is made. It is an answer to numerous and importunate prayers. Who can contemplate the work of Jesus, and not be convinced of the costliness and preciousness of this grace? Oh that that grace, mercy, and peace, may be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. The New Testament
Binding up wounds and bruises, etc. Prophets
Some of the effort is so general it is of little help except to those looking for sketchy treatment. James Rosscup - Many authors contributed to this work that had the aim of giving preachers material on introduction, verse by verse exposition, a section on homiletics, and a section of collected homilies (outlines, etc.) E.g., if you want to go to 2 John 3, simply change the URL (this is in the address box at top of the page) and you change "1-1" to "1-3" (https://www.studylight.org/commentary/2-john/1-3.html). Do not overlook "doing the word" for if you do you are deluding yourself, and are just a "smarter sinner," but not more like the Savior! The whole of Bengel’s Gnomon is bodily transferred into the work, and as 120 years have elapsed since the first issue of that book, it may be supposed that much has since been added to the wealth of Scripture exposition; the substance of this has been incorporated in brackets, so as to bring it down to the present advanced state of knowledge. 2 John, Hiebert - definite value for the interpretation of these epistles. Listen, dear children, and you shall hear what those reasons were. The Gospel saves it, enriches it, and fills it with the hope of immortality. John 2:18-22. If so, you will feel that no imagination can conceive its beauty, and that no words can express its preciousness. The Old Testament
Major Prophets
Marianne Meye Thompson is the George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. If it is so—do not keep Him waiting any longer. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works). 1. A series of popular studies whose strong point is word study. I tell you, for a last thing, that children who walk in truth, really try to do things right and true in the sight of God. The Epistle of 2 John, MARVIN VINCENT "I rejoiced greatly that I found of your children walking in truth." Good people find walking in truth so pleasant, that they would like everybody else to walk in truth too. The book from which my text is taken, is the shortest in the Bible. They become the salt of the earth, and the lights of the world. Every night at bedtime, we gather colored pencils and light a candle. Wisdom Literature
Those who feel the vital power of the gospel, and know the might of the Holy Ghost as he opens, applies, and seals the Lord’s Word, would sooner be torn to pieces than be rent away from the gospel of their salvation. Think of it. The way is trodden by many little feet before your own. Rosscup - Morgan was an evangelical master at surveying a book and giving its message within a brief compass. . A practical regard to the precepts of the truth. Buy 1, 2, 3 John : MacArthur New Testament Commentary by John MacArthur (ISBN:9780802407726) from Eden – a Christian Business with a Kingdom Mission By just that tiny deed. Most versions print truth with a capital "T," Truth. that has opened a fountain which cleanses every stain; that has provided a robe which covers every spot; that "reigns through righteousness unto eternal life" in the soul it has renewed! Then we feel that all is well, though we die and leave you behind us in this evil world. John, you may be sure, had found this out, for he was an aged man, as well as an Apostle, and had seen many things. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos), C H Spurgeon "Albert Barnes is a learned and able divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely useful for Sunday-school teachers and persons with a narrow range of reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good and evil… Placed by the side of the great masters, Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday-school teachers." (3.) 2 John 8, 9 See Disclaimer, TRUTH AND THE CHRISTIAN 2. General Epistles
THE spiritual mind will at once perceive, that our object in the preceding reflections has been to place the character of God, as the "Lord God, merciful and gracious," in its own proper light. Warning against false charity (2Jn 1:10,11). 99 $35.99 $35.99. John"s preceding comments on the inevitability of sinful behavior ( 1 John 2:6-10) led to his assuring his readers here that he did not want them to sin at all (cf. “Don’t go down there,” the officer warned. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. 10,11; cf. Similarly, the reference to “the children of your elect sister” (v. 13) should be understood as a reference to the nieces and/or nephews of the individual addressed in verse 1, rather than metaphorically to a sister church and its membership. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical,
And God knows, too, for He sees your hearts as plainly as I see your faces this minute! D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the author's own translation. Not satisfied with this, but longing to explore the glorious mystery of the supply, you traced the streamlet to the "broad river," transported with joy to find that "all fullness dwelt in Jesus," and into it you plunged. Beloved children, hear the last words I have to say to you. I do not wonder that John rejoiced. Is He my God, my loving, reconciled Father?" GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point
10, 11; cf. How different from all that I had conceived Him to be! 2,660+ | 2 min: Jesus As He Revealed Himself to Nicodemus. 1. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary comes from the experience, insight, and wisdom of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible teachers of our day. Most of these are older commentaries like Matthew Henry, etc. What is implied in WALKING in the truth? 1. This love is genuine and not subject to change. Children, you have now heard some marks of walking in truth. Different scholars here contributed on different scripture books, Famous names included are George Rawlinson (Exodus), H. D. M. Spence (I Samuel), E. H. Plumptre (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Acts, 2 Corinthians), W. Sanday (Romans, Galatians), Alfred Plummer (2 Peter, Jude), etc. Paying attention each night helps us be more aware each day, more tuned in to what the Spirit might be showing us as we walk through our lives. John was telling the believers that biblical truth is important. 3,720+ | 2 min: The Righteous Anger of Jesus 1. 10,11; cf. Then, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, I recognized the truth of this teaching. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it… will well repay an attentive perusal. Title The epistle’s title is “2 John.” It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the Apostle John’s name. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay". Critical and Exegetical Commentary 4–6). John MacArthur (b. I doubt not John looked forward in his heart to that day when Jesus shall come again. He says that practicing real love is one way to know that we “belong to the truth,” that we’re living in God’s presence (1 John 3:18–19). Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the New Bible Commentary. Too many are careless, thoughtless, self-willed, and disobedient. Dr. 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. We may love without being directly conscious of love, or being able to estimate its strength and passion. The Premiere One-Volume Commentary John MacArthur brings you a complete Bible commentary in one volume. Both pastor and layperson will benefit for years to come from this unique commentary series. ", Why should you not walk in the truth? Although his exhortation may appear on the surface to be harsh or unloving, the acutely dangerous nature of their teaching justified such actions, especially since it threatened to destroy the very foundations of the faith (v. 9). When someone compromises the truth, true Christian love and unity are destroyed. May the Holy Spirit open all your hearts, and bless what I say. In these verses, John conveys greetings to personal acquaintances that he has come to know through his ministry. And now I have finished what I have to say about our text. Language: english. As Jesus said "blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it." Those who walk in the truth enjoy all the privileges and promises which that truth records. HENRY ALFORD (1810-1871) Verse 1. Bible Gateway Recommends. Love must be discerning. Part of the author's interpretation follows a liberal position. Much of error may be mingled with truth received, let us war with the error but still love the brother for the measure of truth which we see in him; above all let us love and spread the truth ourselves. 2 JOHN, OUR DAILY BREAD Please login to your account first; Need help? Do you know people who need an encouraging word? 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle, 2 John 1:4 Truth: The Sphere of Existence, 2 John 5–8 Truth: The Boundary of Love and the Test of Loyalty, 2 John 9–13 Truth: The Test of Christian Hospitality, 2 John Commentary - scroll down to page 175, Truth and Love Alistair Begg | 2 John 1-3, Response, Request, Reminder Alistair Begg | 2 John 4-6, The Danger of Deception Alistair Begg | 2 John 7-13, Confessional Christianity Alistair Begg | 2 John 7-13. Then the aged Apostle gives an infallible test of truth. He knew that even the children of good people sometimes turn out very badly. What do you know of a sense of pardon and acceptance? 10, 11). Luke-Acts
They trust rather to their own prayers, or their own repentance, or their own church-going, or their own regular attendance at sacrament, or their own goodness, or something of the kind. The world, I am sorry to tell you, is full of false notions and untruths, and specially full of untruths about religion. They are not the same. He wants to do you harm. SUN 04/07/2002. Second and Third John present the closest approximation in the NT to the conventional letter form of the contemporary Greco-Roman world, since they were addressed from an individual to individuals. John 12:26, 3. Pentateuch
And all this is very sad to see. John 2 : Play. Nobody can mistake this who reads the Bible with an honest heart. John was not one of those foolish people who do not like much religion, and imagine that it makes people unhappy. They will not do what they are told. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a
Love cannot be confined to one. He devotes 400 pages to the Old Testament, 150 to the New Testament. James Rosscup - The treatments of books within this evangelical set vary in importance. Moral truth consists in integrity, uprightness, and the corresponding virtues — and this is highly useful to society. But in an aged convert, there is nothing left for God but the mere dregs of life — the blind and the lame for sacrifice. Yes. Reprinted by permission. Trust in Him at all times. John "rejoiced with her that rejoiced." 10, 11). What is sin? Let me now wind up all, by saying something which, by God's help, may fasten this sermon in your minds. We must test all the teachings in the world by the Scriptures “for the truth’s sake” (2 John 2). Christ died to save them, and Christ ever lives to give them peace. I shall not keep you long. They were the children of a friend whom he loved. (1.) Look at it. It has much that helps, but has been surpassed by many other commentaries since its day." I said I would try to show you some of the reasons why John rejoiced to find this lady's children walking in truth. Pastor John MacArthur | The MacArthur Commentaries. Poetical Books
I must obey because I love, or else I have not in spirit and in truth obeyed at all. Pauline Epistles
Their desire is to be honest in all they do with God, and to worship Him in spirit and in truth. The Old Testament
He abhors the sacrifice where the heart is not found. "Which dwells in us," God's love shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. I shall try to answer these two questions. They give him the prime of their being — the strength and energy of youth. Paperback $37.59 $ 37. In addition to more than 150 individual books and monographs, MacArthur has also contributed to more than 30 multi-author works. 2 John Commentary What does it take for us to obey Him? They look upon sin as their greatest enemy and plague. But come—come at once! Children who walk in truth are always trying to keep clear of bad ways. Pentateuch
He describes himself in 2 John 1 as “The Elder” which conveys the advanced age of the apostle, his authority, and status during the foundational period of Christianity when he was involved with Jesus’ ministry. Would any of us knowingly welcome deadly virus into our bodies? Some try to make out they are not great sinners, and do not often break God's commandments. The soul is more valuable than millions of worlds. All good people like to see others walking in truth, as well as themselves. They are not called to universal acceptance of anyone who claims to be a believer. Now, dear children, there are only two things I want to tell you about out of this text. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point
Joshua Judges Ruth 1/2 Samuel 1/2 Kings 1/2 Chronicles Ezra/Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Though the fruit is not the root of the tree, yet a well-rooted tree will, in its season, bring forth its fruits. The truth that we are sinners is painfully with us to humble and make us watchful; the more blessed truth that whosoever believeth on the Lord Jesus shall be saved, abides with us as our hope and joy. The Breadth of Love. “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.” Now a man who is not obedient to God’s commandments is evidently not a true believer; for although good works do not save us, yet, being saved, believers are sure to produce good works. Recommended, Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. Commentary on 2 John Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. John. 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