Introduction: • The purpose statement of 1 John is in 1 John 5:13 (NASB), These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. • 2 John and 3 John are follow up letters to the overall purpose of 1 John. TITLE: Don’t Lie to the Lady (2 John) Who is the lady? (1, 5) What is the lie? (7) Why is this so important? (1 John 5:13) Command #1: Watch yourselves! For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward. (2 John 7-8) Command #2: Remain in the teachings of Christ! Anyone who goes too far and does not remain in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. (2 John 9)