The Importance of Fellowship Refuse to fellowship those

The Importance of Fellowship Refuse to fellowship those we should Extend fellowship to those we should not (3 John 9 -11) (2 John 9 -11)

What Is Biblical Fellowship? Review I. The Meaning of Fellowship II. The Direction of Fellowship III. The Use of Fellowship IV. The Conclusions about Fellowship

Review 2 Corinthians 6: 14– 17 not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowshiphas righteousness with lawlessness? And what communionhas light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people. ” 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you. ” 14 Do Common Work Share in Action koinonia Harmony of thought A part together with others A union of purpose Thus: Agreement in principle leading to joint or common action in spiritual work

Review Fellowship In The Truth I. The Basis II. The Objections III. The Application

Review I. The Basis A. B. C. D. Truth is the basis for unity Truth is the basis for fellowship Truth is the basis for rejecting Truth includes the whole revelation Unity & Fellowship is Dear & Precious But Should Not be Maintained at the Expense of Truth!

Review Receive Him (Rom. 14) I. The Context II. The Point III. The Chapter IV. The Abuse V. The Application

Review II. The Point Continue in Fellowship In Spite of Differences 1. Receive him (v. 1) 2. Don’t dispute (v. 1) 3. Pursue things that make for peace (v. 19) 4. Don’t bind your opinion on others (v. 22)

Review Romans 14 Doctrine Faith Morals ? Indifference Liberty • God received him (v. 3) • To the Lord (v. 6) • Not to judge (condemn) him (v. 13) • Not wrong within itself (v. 14) • Keep it to self (v. 22)

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9 -11)

2 John 9– 11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

Romans 14 “Receive Him” Matters of Indifference • God receives him • We should too 2 John 9 -11 “Do Not Receive Him” Matters of Faith / Doctrine • God rejects him • We should too

The Question at Hand • Can we receive into fellowship one who is known to teach doctrinal error? • Can we receive into fellowship one who is practicing. No! sin? 2 John 9 -11

Not Receiving One Who Practices Sin or Teaches Error Does Not Mean: q We should not be longsuffering (1 Thess. 5: 14; 1 Cor. 13: 4) q We should not love the sinner (1 Thess. 3: 12) q Are not to be patient as people grow (Heb. 5: 12 -14; 1 Thess. 5: 14) q That we will divide over every difference (cf. Rom. 14)

2 John 9– 11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9 -11) I. The Context

I. The Context A. Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth”

Theme of 2 John: Walking In Truth 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

I. The Context A. Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” B. John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 1. 1 John 1: 6 – practice the truth 2. 1 John 1: 7 – walk in the light 3. 1 John 2: 3 -4 – keep his commandments 4. 1 John 2: 5 – keeps his word 5. 1 John 2: 6 – abides in Him 6. 1 John 2: 7 – commandment / word 7. 1 John 2: 14 – word of God abides in you 8. 1 John 2: 17 – does will of Father abides 9. 1 John 2: 21 – truth 10. 1 John 2: 24 – that which heard abide in you 11. 1 John 2: 27 – abide in Him 12. 1 John 2: 28 - abide in Him

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 13. 1 John 3: 6 – abides in Him 14. 1 John 3: 19 – of the truth 15. 1 John 3: 22 – keep his commandments 16. 1 John 3: 23 -24 – keeps commandment - abides 17. 1 John 4: 13 – abide in him and he in us 18. 1 John 4: 15 – God abides in him and he in God 19. 1 John 4: 16 – abides in love abides in God… 20. 1 John 4: 21 – commandment 21. 1 John 5: 2 – keep his commandments 22. 1 John 5: 3 – keep his commandments

John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 2 John 1 – love in truth / known the truth 2 John 2 – truth which abides in us 2 John 4 – walking in truth / commandment 2 John 5 – commandment 2 John 6 – walk according to His commandments 2 John 9 – abide in the doctrine of Christ 2 John 10 – doctrine 3 John 3 – walk in truth 3 John 4 – walk in truth 3 John 8 – workers for the truth

I. The Context A. Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” B. John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth C. Outline of the book

2 John Walking In Truth I. Abiding in Truth Commended(vv. 1 -4) II. Love and Obedience Commanded(vv. 5 -6) III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden(vv. 7 -11) v Conclusion (12 -13)

2 John Walking In Truth I. Abiding in Truth Commended(vv. 1 -4) II. Love and Obedience Commanded(vv. 5 -6) III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden(vv. 7 -11) v Conclusion (12 -13)

I. Abiding in Truth Commended (vv. 1 -4) A. Love for one abiding in truth (vv. 1 -2) 1. Loved by all who know truth (v. 1) 2. Because of truth – which abides in us (v. 2) B. Blessed by God for abiding in truth (v. 3) 1. Grace – Favor of God toward unworthy 2. Mercy – Compassion for miserable sinner 3. Peace – Result when sin is forgiven C. Rejoice that children walking in truth (v. 4)

2 John Walking In Truth I. Abiding in Truth Commended(vv. 1 -4) II. Love and Obedience Commanded(vv. 5 -6) III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden(vv. 7 -11) v Conclusion (12 -13)

II. Love and Obedience Commanded (vv. 5 -6) A. Love one another (v. 5) 1. Commanded 2. Not new – but from beginning B. Obedience (v. 6) 1. Because we love God (v. 6 a) 2. Walk in commandments (v. 6 b) 3. Thus, obey this command to love (v. 6 c)

2 John Walking In Truth I. Abiding in Truth Commended(vv. 1 -4) II. Love and Obedience Commanded(vv. 5 -6) III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden(vv. 7 -11) v Conclusion (12 -13)

III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7 -11) A. Many Deceivers (v. 7) 1. Do not teach – Christ in the flesh 2. Deceiver & antichrist

III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7 -11) A. Many Deceivers (v. 7) B. Look to self (v. 8) 1. That we not lose what worked for 2. Receive full reward

III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7 -11) A. Many Deceivers (v. 7) B. Look to self (v. 8) C. One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) 1. Goes beyond abides not in doctrine – has not God 2. Must abide in the doctrine of Christ to have fellowship

III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7 -11) A. Many Deceivers (v. 7) B. Look to self (v. 8) C. One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) D. Don’t receive false teacher (vv. 10 -11) 1. Don’t receive him (v. 10) 2. If do, partake in his evil deeds (v. 11)

III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden (vv. 7 -11) A. Many Deceivers (v. 7) B. Look to self (v. 8) Error Taught Apostasy Prevented C. One who goes beyond the doctrine – forfeits fellowship (v. 9) Fellowship Forfeited D. Don’t receive false teacher (vv. 10 -11) Association Denied

2 John Walking In Truth I. Abiding in Truth Commended(vv. 1 -4) II. Love and Obedience Commanded(vv. 5 -6) III. Fellowship with Error Forbidden(vv. 7 -11) v Conclusion (12 -13)

I. The Context A. Theme of 2 John: “Walking in Truth” B. John’s Emphasis on Abiding in Truth C. Outline of the book D. 2 John 9 – Summary of all that is in 1, 2, 3 John

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Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9 -11) I. The Context II. The Doctrine

2 John 9– 11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

II. The Doctrine A. “Doctrine” = revealed truth

1 The 2 John Elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth, 2 because forever: of the truth which abides in us and will be with us 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.

5 And 2 John now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

2 John 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. 12 Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen.

II. The Doctrine A. “Doctrine” = revealed truth B. Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = about Christ

Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = Doctrine about Christ, not doctrine he taught * Thus – broader fellowship – Unity in diversity • Doctrine of Pharisees (Matt. 16: 12) • Doctrine of Balaam (Rev. 2: 14) • Doctrine of Nicolaitans (Rev. 2: 15) • Doctrine of the Lord (Acts 13: 12) • Doctrine of God (Tit. 2: 10)

“Not the teaching concerning Christ, but the teaching of Christ Himself and of His apostles. ” M. R. Vincent, Word studies in the New Testament , Vol. 2, p. 396 “Not the teaching about Christ, but that of Christ which is the standard of Christian teaching as the walk of Christ is the standard for the Christian’s walk (1 John 2: 6). ” A. T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (2 Jn 9)

II. The Doctrine A. “Doctrine” = revealed truth B. Argument: “Doctrine of Christ” = about Christ C. Argument: Context (v. 7) limits the “Doctrine” 1. 2. 3. Verse 7 – is one specific application Verse 9 – states a general rule – parallel to “truth” The error of v. 7 is not the only violation of the doctrine

“Probably the immediate allusion here is to those to whom John so frequently referred as ‘antichrist, ’ who denied that Jesus had come in the flesh, ver. 7. At the same time, however, he makes the remark general, that if any one did not hold the true doctrine respecting the Saviour, he had no real knowledge of God. ” Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament: James to Jude , 365.

General Principle – Specific Application Passage 1 Cor. 5 2 Thess. 3 General Prin. Put away (v. 13) Withdraw (v. 6) Specific App Fornication (v. 1) Lazy & busybodies (v. 11) Gal. 1: 8 -9 1 Cor. 15: 33 Another gospel Assoc. with false teachers Doctrine of Christ Judaism Those who deny resurrection Deny Jesus come in the flesh (v. 7) 2 John 9

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9 -11) I. The Context II. The Doctrine III. The Condemned

III. The Condemned A. One who practices sin / error (v. 9) B. One who teacher error (v. 10) C. One who receives the false teacher (v. 11)

Do Not Greet Him “It would be understood as expressing a wish for success in the enterprise in which they were embarked; and though we should love all men, and desire their welfare, and sincerely seek their happiness, yet we can properly wish no one success in a career of sin and error. ” Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament: James to Jude , 366

Do Not Greet Him “When one of these proselyters comes, one who is a proselyter because he does not bring ‘this doctrine’ of Christ but a different doctrine, no matter what it may be, brings it in order to spread it among the congregation and thus shows that he is a proselyter: do you not take him into the house in order to supply him with a base for his operations, do not even greet him with χαίρειν : ‘Happiness to thee!’ or: ‘Joy to thee!’ wishing him well in his work. The present imperatives forbid this course of action. ” R. C. H. Lenski, The interpretation of the epistles of St. Peter, St. John and St. Jude, 569– 570

Do Not Receive Him (2 John 9 -11) I. The Context II. The Doctrine III. The Condemned