Truth and Love are Inseparable

2 John

Introduction:

Story – Same old sermon

Body:

I.  What is Truth? (v1-3)

• Truth is embodied in God

• Truth of the Gospel

• Your Word is Truth

II. What do we do with the Truth? (v1, 4-6)

• Know the Truth

• Walk in the Truth

III. Why do we need to walk in Truth and Love (v7-11)

• The importance of the word “for” (v7)

• Who were the deceivers?

• Mutual Christian affection is a protection against deception.

Conclusion: John himself practised Truth and Love (v12-13)