2 John 7-8
KJV: For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. v8. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
NCV: Many false teachers are in the world now who do not confess that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human. Anyone who does not confess this is a false teacher and an enemy of Christ. v8. Be careful yourselves that you do not lose everything you worked for, but that you receive your full reward.
AMP: For many imposters—seducers deceivers and false leaders—have gone out into the world, men who will not acknowledge (confess, admit) the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, in bodily form; such a one is the imposter—the seducer, the deceiver, the false leader, the antagonist of Christ—and the Antichrist. v8. Take care; look to yourselves that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward—in full.
Summary Note:
John warns that many deceivers and false teachers are perverting [turn from the truth of] God’s Word and trying to persuade Christians to accept their views. Their false teaching concerns the person of Jesus Christ. They deny that Jesus Christ was the eternal Son of God, born of the virgin [Mat.1:18; Luke1:27], the blood of Jesus provides forgiveness for the sins of all who believe [1John2:2; 1John4:9-10] and who is “the true God, and eternal life” [1John5:20].
John loves the truth [2John1-3]. John loves and cares for others which show in the book of John how he reveals about Christ. The note explains that it is possible that some people will show love toward others, but not live by God’s truth about Jesus Christ. And also some people will promote God’s truth and doctrine of Christ and not show love and concern for others. What God wants is that we show both love for His truth and love for others. We must speak the truth in love [Eph.4:15; 1Cor.13:6].
What this means to me? About Christ and who He is. And what John is trying to tell us about the deceivers. Have you ever had someone who tried to change your belief and join their “other organization” that does not follow God’s truth and the teachings of Christ and apostles? What should you do? Study and check God’s Word. Always remember that Jesus is our strong foundation of salvation. Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that we stay true to You. Help us to be strong and know Your Word, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. I pray that the song will bless you.
Song: KEEP ME TRUE, LORD JESUS
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
There's a race that I must run,
There are victories to be won.
Give me power, every hour, to be true.
