Homerton Baptist Church
Evening Service (251123)

      • 2 John 7–11ESV

  • Hymn 625 - Jesus, the name high over all

      • John 14:1-4ESV

      • John 14:5-7ESV

      • John 14:8-9ESV

      • John 14:10-11ESV

      • John 14:12-14ESV

  • Hymn 72 - A KING ON HIGH IS REIGNING

      • 1 Corinthians 13:1–3ESV

      • Titus 1:5–16ESV

      • 2 John 7–11ESV

      • 2 John 1:7-8ESV

      • 2 John 1:9-11ESV

  • 2 John 7–11 ESV
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8 Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. 9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 11 for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
    Introduction
    Having reminded his hearers, whether it is the whole church or just one person, to continue living in a God honouring way, warns them of the danger and threat of false teachers. They enter the church to deceive and undermine the work of God in Christ.
    Paul’s words to the Ephesian elders are very relevant.
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    Acts 20:28–31 ESV
    28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.
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    1. Deceivers v7

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    2 John 7 ESV
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

    a. Many Deceivers

    2 John 7 ESV
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.
    1 John 2:19 ESV
    19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.
    This warning is similar to that given in 1 John
    1 John 4:1 ESV
    1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

    b. Deny Jesus Christ v7

    2 John 7 ESV
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.
    Note that John mentions the full name of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to remind his readers of his human and divine nature. These deceivers continue to proclaim their opposition to the teaching that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Kistemaker
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    1 John 4:2–3 ESV
    2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.

    c. Deceiver and Antichrist v7

    2 John 7 ESV
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.
    Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.” John is not afraid to give the false teacher names. Here he calls him not only the deceiver, but also the antichrist—that is, the person who comes in the place of Christ (compare 1 John 2:18, 22; 4:3). At the beginning of this verse (v. 7), John refers to many deceivers; therefore we should understand the appellation the antichrist as a collective name. Kistemaker,
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    2. Watch Yourselves v8

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    2 John 8 ESV
    8 Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.
    In these words we hear an echo of Jesus’ discourse on the signs of the end of the age. Jesus begins his teaching with the warning, “Watch out that no one deceives you” (Mark 13:5);

    a. Be Alert

    Mark 13:4–6 ESV
    4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray.

    b. Be faithful

    What is the meaning of the phrase rewarded fully? It does not mean salvation which, because it is a gift, cannot be earned (Eph. 2:8–9). We merit a reward for faithfulness, obedience, and diligence. Nevertheless, a reward is also a gift of God and therefore “one further token of the free grace of God.” Scripture teaches that a worker in God’s kingdom receives his full reward (compare Matt. 20:8; John 4:36; and see James 5:4). Kistemaker,
    Ephesians 2:8–9 ESV
    8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
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    Mark 13:9 ESV
    9 “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them.
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    3. Abide in Christ v9

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    2 John 9 ESV
    9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

    a. Do Not Run Ahead

    “Anyone who runs ahead.” Although this is a literal translation of the Greek, the words imply that a church member at times ventures beyond the boundaries of established doctrine. When this person no longer stays within the sphere of the teaching of Christ, he has transgressed the limits. Kistemaker,
    Ephesians 4:11–14 ESV
    11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.
    Of course, John is not against progress in developing doctrine. Nor is he depreciating growth in the grace and knowledge of Christ (see 2 Peter 3:18). Rather, he warns the readers not to progress and leave the Christian religion, and not to reject the instruction of Christ. If someone progresses and leaves the faith, he regresses and faces spiritual ruin. Genuine progress is always rooted in Christ’s teaching. Kistemaker,
    2 Peter 3:18 ESV
    18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

    b. The Teaching of Christ

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    John 7:16–17 ESV
    16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. 17 If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
    Acts 2:42 ESV
    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    John 14:23 ESV
    23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
    2 Timothy 3:14 ESV
    14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it

    c. Has the Father and Son

    1 John 2:23–24 ESV
    23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.
    John 14:8–11 ESV
    8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.
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    4. Discernment v10-11

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    2 John 10–11 ESV
    10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 11 for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.

    a. False Teachers v10

    This is how it is: false teachers are coming to all of you.” His statement does not convey possibility or probability, but fact. Kistemaker, S
    John writes about a false teacher who denies the instruction of Christ and comes with the primary purpose of leading believers astray. John calls such a deceiver the antichrist. Kistemaker, S.
    Romans 16:17 ESV
    17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.
    Matthew 7:15 ESV
    15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
    Matthew 24:24 ESV
    24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
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    2 Peter 2:1–3 ESV
    1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

    b. Reject Them

    Hebrews 13:2 ESV
    2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
    If a Christian welcomes the false prophet into his home, he agrees to submit to the prophet’s instruction and accordingly destroys his own faith. Hence John warns the readers not to welcome a false teacher into their homes. Kistemaker,
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    Galatians 1:6–9 ESV
    6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
    Conclusion
    John 15:5–8 ESV
    5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

      • Acts 20:28–31ESV

      • 2 John 7ESV

      • 2 John 8ESV

      • Mark 13:9ESV

      • 2 John 9ESV

      • John 7:16–17ESV

      • 2 John 10–11ESV

      • 2 Peter 2:1–3ESV

      • Galatians 1:6–9ESV

      • John 15:5–8ESV

  • Hymn 545 - Father of mercies, in your Word
  • Hymn 682 - JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL
  • Doxology 223 v1

      • Romans 1:7ESV

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