Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle Wahl

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December 31, 2023

2 John 1:1-13

Theme: God's truth opens the door to true success.

Being in the truth brings God's blessing.

  1. The truth. (2; see also John 8:32, 14:6, 17, 18:38; 2 Peter 1:12)
  2. The channel to God's blessing. (1,3)

    3. Living in the truth brings God's joy.

    1. The key test of living in the truth. (4-6; see also John 13:34-35, 15:9-10, 12, 17; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 11)
    2. The wonderful fruit of living in the truth. (4, 8b, 12; see also John 15:9-11)

      3. Defending yourself with the truth brings God's rewards.

      1. Remember, there are many deceivers. (7,9; 1 John 2:18-26, 4:1-3)
      2. Follow God's prescribed response to false teachers. (8a, 10-11; see also 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:6-9)
      3. Keep the great benefits and costs in view. (8)


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