Truth And Love

Once you understand the background, 2 John is pretty easy to understand. Most of the debate about 2 John arises in verse 1. This letter was considered practical and important, so it was passed around and shared with all the other believers. In the providence of God, it was intended all along to become part of the Bible. The dominant theme of the letter is truth.

There is an obvious theme introduced in the first few verses, which we can use to outline the book:

1 - Truth Is The Source of Life
2 - Truth Is The Rule of Life
3 - Truth Is The Boundary of Love
4 - Truth Is The Boundary of Fellowship
5 - Truth: There's Too Much To Say