<ul>
<li>Probably written after Revelation.</li>
<li>2 John 1:1- Two varying interpretations here:
<ul>
<li>The “elect lady” is a local church. Similar language referring to the church as a lady or a bride is used elsewhere in the New Testament.</li>
<li>This was written to a particular unknown woman. Otherwise “sister,” and “children” would have to be highly figurative. Also, only individuals are “elect” in the sense of choosing to follow God - not entire churches.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>2 John 1:5-6</li>
</ul>

Probably written after Revelation. 2 John 1:1- Two varying interpretations here: The “elect lady” is a local church. Similar language referring to the church as a lady or a bride is used elsewhere in the New Testament. This was written to a particular unknown woman. Otherwise “sister,” and “children” would have to be highly figurative. Also, only individuals are “elect” in the sense of choosing to follow God - not entire churches. 2 John 1:5-6

2 John, Part 1

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