2 John - short and punchy - still reserves clear teaching and clear instruction in how we stay strong in our love and clear in our theology. Jesus is Lord. He came in the flesh, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Don't even let them in your house! Or should you?

John's letters have been a source of encouragement and challenge to the church since the formation of the New Testament. But when we think of John's writings, we often overlook the very short 2 and 3 John. In our series, we'll take a closer look at these three letters, and explore the connection between the Johannine Epistles, the Gospel of John and the Revelation of John.

Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams:

• Book: Karen H. Jobes - Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on 1, 2 and 3 John
• Book: Constantine R. Campbell - 1, 2, 3 John (The Story of God Bible Commentary)
• Book: Dr Daniel L. Akin - 1, 2, 3 John (New American Commentary)
• Book: Robert W. Yarborough - 1-3 John (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
• Book: NT Wright & Michael Bird - The New Testament in Its World - Zondervan

Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. 

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