Insights
Importance of Understanding and Following Biblical Doctrine
📜 Despite its brevity, the short book of 2 John holds enough important doctrine to be included in the Bible.
📖 The book of 2 John is not only relevant to the woman it was originally written to, but also to us today as it contains doctrine for us to learn from.
🤔 The Bible itself states that no prophecy should be privately interpreted, emphasizing the importance of reading and understanding it individually.
⚠️ The speaker warns against the idea of allowing women to be pastors or deacons based on the argument that “it’s a different time,” emphasizing the importance of following what the Bible says.
⚖️ The decision to follow the Bible or not ultimately rests with individuals, but they will be held accountable to God for their choices.
📖 Both John and Paul affirm that the word of God, the Bible, is the ultimate truth.
📖 The basis of fellowship in 2 John is the truth, specifically the word of God and the gospel, which saves and dwells in us forever.
💡 “Here’s eternal security in the second verse: can’t lose your salvation if you’re truly saved, so preach the true gospel.”
The Role of Paul and the New Testament in Shaping Christian Beliefs
📚 It is important to understand that Paul is considered the heart of New Testament doctrine and his books hold significant importance in shaping Christian beliefs.
🤔 The speaker mentions the concept of rightly dividing the word of truth, emphasizing the significance of understanding Paul’s role as an apostle and his revelations in the Bible.
📚 Apostasy, a falling away from the truth and biblical doctrine, is predicted to occur in the last days.
📚 Paul, in the New Testament, started churches in homes rather than building physical structures, emphasizing the importance of community and gathering together.
🏠 Meeting together in homes as Christians for fellowship and studying the Bible is a biblical practice that is being revived in the present day.
Summary
TLDR: The speaker argues against the acceptance of women pastors in the church, citing biblical teachings and warning against false doctrines and seducing spirits.
- 📚 The speaker emphasizes the importance of studying and accepting the books of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, as they align with Paul’s teachings and contain valuable doctrines, despite being short in length.
- 📜 The book of 2 John, written by the elder, is addressed to an elect lady and her children, expressing love and warning, and is considered profitable scripture for all believers today.
- 📖 Many Roman Catholics are discouraged from reading the Bible, but it is meant to be understood by everyone; Mary had children after Jesus, but it is unlikely that 2 John is addressed to her; the speaker disagrees with the idea of women pastors in the early church and believes these roles are reserved for men according to the Bible.
- 📖 Women should not be pastors, deacons, or prophetesses according to the Bible, as they are to be modest, learn in silence, and not have authority over men in the church.
- 📖 The speaker discusses the issue of women being pastors, citing biblical teachings and warning against false doctrines and seducing spirits.
- 📚 The speaker discusses the rise of women preachers and expresses concern about the acceptance of women pastors, arguing that it goes against biblical teachings, while highlighting the role of women in hosting religious meetings and the existence of house churches in the Bible.
- 📜 John writes to an elect lady and her children, emphasizing the importance of staying true to the doctrine and suggesting that the “elect lady” could possibly be Priscilla or another influential woman known among Christians.
- 📖 The verse emphasizes the eternal security of the truth within us, highlighting the importance of both truth and love in preaching the gospel and avoiding false doctrine and sin.
