"Words of Life" by Hiram Kemp - Part 12

May 27, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this episode Hiram leads a clear, practical walk-through of the one-chapter epistle 2 John. He situates 2 John alongside John’s other writings, explains why truth and love anchor the letter, and highlights the congregation-centered language (the "elect lady" and her children) John uses to address church life. Topics covered include: the identity and role of the author ("the elder"); differences between 1 John and 2 John; the centrality of truth that "abides forever"; what it looks like to "walk in the truth" and to love one another as a perpetual command; how to recognize those who truly love the truth by their behavior; and the apostolic urgency to oppose error. The episode examines John’s stern warnings about deceivers and the antichrist—specifically those who deny that Jesus came in the flesh—together with the first-century context of hospitality and how receiving or greeting false teachers amounts to endorsing their work. Key doctrinal points include the necessity of abiding in the teaching of Christ to have the Father and the Son, the importance of confession, and the danger of adding to or subtracting from the gospel. This is a focused teaching session by the speaker with pastoral and practical application. Listeners should expect biblical exposition, cultural and textual background (including references to Ephesians, Romans, and examples from the Gospels), and concrete takeaways for church practice: cherish truth, practice sacrificial love, test teachers by their doctrine, avoid endorsing error, and protect the congregation’s faithfulness.   Duration 44:37