◄ 2 John 1:6 ►
And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 John 1:6? 2. How does 2 John 1:6 define love in terms of obedience to God? 3. What does "walk in obedience to His commands" mean for daily Christian living? 4. How does 2 John 1:6 connect with Jesus' teachings in John 14:15? 5. Why is obedience essential for demonstrating love according to 2 John 1:6? 6. How can we practically "walk in love" within our church community today? 7. What does 2 John 1:6 mean by "walking in love" according to biblical teachings? 8. How does 2 John 1:6 define love in the context of Christian obedience? 9. Why is obedience to God's commandments emphasized in 2 John 1:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1? 11. How can we live fully in Christ's teachings? 12. Is something good because God commands it, or vice versa? 13. What is the main message of 2 John? 14. What evidence challenges the identity of the “elect lady” in 2 John 1:1—whether she is a metaphor for the church or a specific individual? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding love as obedience to God's commandments change your perspective on what it means to love others? 2. In what ways can you actively "walk in love" in your daily life, especially in challenging situations? 3. How does the commandment to love relate to the greatest commandments Jesus mentioned in Matthew 22:37-40? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to guard against false teachings and ensure you are walking in truth and love? 5. How can you encourage others in your community to walk in love and remain faithful to God's commandments? 2 John 1 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 John 1:6 NIV 2 John 1:6 NLT 2 John 1:6 ESV 2 John 1:6 NASB 2 John 1:6 KJV 2 John 1:6 Commentaries Bible Hub