1. What is the meaning of 2 John 1:9?

2. What does "not continue in the teaching of Christ" mean for believers today?

3. How can we ensure we "have both the Father and the Son"?

4. Why is abiding in Christ's teaching crucial for our spiritual walk?

5. How does 2 John 1:9 relate to John 15:4 about abiding in Christ?

6. What practical steps help us remain in "the teaching of Christ"?

7. What does 2 John 1:9 mean by "abiding in the teaching of Christ"?

8. How does 2 John 1:9 define true Christian faith?

9. Why is it important to "remain in the teaching" according to 2 John 1:9?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1?

11. What does the Bible say about self-forgiveness?

12. Who is the elect lady mentioned in 2 John?

13. What is the main message of 2 John?

14. How do we harmonize 3 John 1’s emphasis on truth and hospitality with other New Testament passages that appear to prioritize different virtues?1. What does it mean to "run ahead" of the teaching of Christ, and how can we guard against this in our own lives?

2. How does remaining in the teaching of Christ ensure that we have both the Father and the Son?

3. In what ways can we identify and respond to false teachings in our current cultural context?

4. How does the unity of the Father and the Son impact our understanding of the Christian faith and our relationship with God?

5. Reflect on a time when adhering to sound doctrine helped you navigate a challenging situation. How can this experience encourage others in their faith journey?1. How does John define love in his letter? How does this correspond to our current understanding of love?

2. In the context of 2 John, what does it mean to walk in truth?

3. How does the balance of love and truth play out in your life?

4. What can we learn from the warning against antichrists and deceivers? How can this apply to our present-day living?

5. How does John's insistence on not welcoming those who don't abide in Christ's teachings challenge our modern ideas of tolerance?

6. How can we discern the truth from deceit in our contemporary world filled with diverse ideas and beliefs?

7. Why does John emphasize face-to-face communication over written communication? How does this compare to today's digital age communication?

8. How might the application of this epistle look different in a modern, multicultural society?

9. How can we ensure that we are 'walking in love' in our daily lives?

10. How does John's warning against deceivers inform our approach to false teachings in our present context?

11. How can we maintain our faith and rewards in a world filled with diverse and potentially misleading information?

12. How should we respond when we encounter people or teachings that contradict the teachings of Christ?

13. What does it mean to 'lose what we have worked for'? How can we avoid this?

14. How can we demonstrate love as defined in 2 John in our families, communities, and wider society?

15. How does John's emphasis on maintaining the original teachings of Christ relate to the concept of progressive revelation?

16. What lessons can we draw from John's preference for personal communication in our age of impersonal digital communication?

17. How do you interpret the term 'chosen lady and her children'? Could it have broader implications for the church?

18. Why is the commandment to 'love one another' repeatedly emphasized in this letter?

19. How does the concept of truth in 2 John resonate with the broader biblical narrative?

20. What actions can we take to better embody the teachings of 2 John in our everyday lives?

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