The Book of 2 John — Walking in Truth and Love Quiz Flashcards

#1

To whom does the apostle John address his letter in 2 John?

📖 2 John 1:1

#2

What does John say is most important when showing love according to 2 John?

📖 2 John 1:6

#3

What warning does John give about those who do not remain in the teaching of Christ?

📖 2 John 1:9

#4

What does John describe as the foundation of truth according to 2 John 1:2?

📖 2 John 1:2

#5

Who does John specifically warn against welcoming according to 2 John 1:10-11?

📖 2 John 1:10-11

#6

What does John say about the commandment to walk in love based on 2 John 1:5-6?

📖 2 John 1:5-6

#7

According to 2 John 1:7, what characterizes deceivers in the world?

📖 2 John 1:7

#8

What does John say about his joy in 2 John 1:4?

📖 2 John 1:4

#2

Walking in obedience to God's commands

John writes that 'love means doing what his Father commanded' (2 John 1:6 NIV), emphasizing that genuine love is demonstrated through obedience to God's commandments, not mere sentiment.

2 John 1:6

#1

The elect lady and her children

John opens the letter by addressing it to 'the lady chosen by God and to her children' (2 John 1:1 NIV), which scholars interpret as either a specific woman and her family or symbolically as a local church.

2 John 1:1

#4

Truth that lives in believers and will be with them forever

John explains that truth 'lives in us and will be with us forever' (2 John 1:2 NIV), indicating that divine truth is an eternal, indwelling reality for believers rather than an external or temporary concept.

2 John 1:2

#3

They do not have God

John states that 'anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God' (2 John 1:9 NIV), emphasizing that rejecting Christ's doctrine means losing the relationship with God.

2 John 1:9

#6

It is not a new commandment but one believers heard from the beginning

John writes: 'I am not writing you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning' (2 John 1:5 NIV), reminding readers that the command to love is ancient and foundational to Christian faith.

2 John 1:5-6

#5

Anyone who comes without bringing the teaching about Christ

John warns: 'If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your home' (2 John 1:10 NIV), referring to false teachers who deny Christ's doctrine.

2 John 1:10-11

#8

It is complete when his children walk in the truth

John expresses: 'It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth' (2 John 1:4 NIV), showing that his deepest joy comes from seeing believers faithfully living according to God's truth.

2 John 1:4

#7

They deny that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh

John identifies deceivers as 'those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh' (2 John 1:7 NIV), referencing docetic or gnostic heresies that denied Christ's incarnation.

2 John 1:7

#9

How does John describe the greeting he will give when visiting in person according to 2 John 1:12?

📖 2 John 1:12

#10

What does John emphasize believers should watch out for in 2 John 1:8?

📖 2 John 1:8

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#10

So that they do not lose the reward they have worked for

John warns: 'Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully' (2 John 1:8 NIV), exhorting believers to remain vigilant in their faith to preserve their spiritual reward.

2 John 1:8

#9

He will greet them face to face

John concludes: 'I have much to write to you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face' (2 John 1:12 NIV), indicating his preference for personal encounter.

2 John 1:12

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