1. In 2 John 1:1, how does the author identify himself?
A.The presbyter (elder)
B.John the Baptist
C.John the apostle of Jesus
D.An overseer of the church
2. According to 2 John 1:4, what brings the Elder great joy?
A.Hearing that the church is growing in numbers
B.Finding that some of the lady's children are walking in the truth
C.Receiving financial support for his ministry
D.Witnessing miracles and healings in the congregation
3. What does 2 John 1:5-6 command regarding love and obedience?
A.Love God with all your heart, but obedience is optional
B.Love one another and walk according to God's commands
C.Express love through emotional displays rather than adherence to law
D.Obey the Ten Commandments exclusively, apart from love
4. In 2 John 1:7, what specific heresy does the Elder warn against?
A.Those who deny the physical resurrection of all believers
B.Deceivers who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh
C.Those who reject the doctrine of the Holy Spirit
D.False prophets claiming direct divine revelation replacing Scripture
5. What warning does the Elder give in 2 John 1:8-9 about losing one's reward?
A.Wealth and financial prosperity will be taken away
B.Watch out so that you do not lose what you have worked for, but win a full reward
C.Believers will lose their salvation if they commit serious sins
D.God will remove the Holy Spirit from those who stumble in faith
6. According to 2 John 1:9, what happens to those who do not continue in the teaching of Christ?
A.They are immediately excommunicated from the church
B.They do not have God, but whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son
C.They will be given a second chance to repent
D.They lose their salvation but retain the baptism they received
7. What does the Elder command regarding hospitality to false teachers in 2 John 1:10-11?
A.Welcome them into your home so you might convert them
B.Give them financial support to test your charitable giving
C.Do not take them into your home and do not greet them
D.Report them to Roman authorities for prosecution
8. In 2 John 1:12, why does the Elder say he will not write further on paper and ink?
A.Paper and ink were too expensive in the early church
B.He prefers oral tradition to written communication
C.He hopes to visit in person and speak face to face
D.The letter was already becoming too long
9. Who sends greetings in the closing of 2 John 1:13?
A.The lady's children only
B.The children of your chosen sister
C.The bishops and deacons of the church
D.All believers throughout the province
10. Based on 2 John's content and structure, which early church concern does this epistle primarily address?
A.The persecution of Christians by Roman authorities
B.The proper celebration of Christian worship and liturgy
C.The danger of doctrinal error spreading through traveling false teachers
D.The resolution of disputes over church governance and leadership hierarchy