Chunks: The Letters of John

John’s community had gone through much pain and confusion, and he wanted to spare other communities the same heartache. That’s the purpose of 2 John, and some of what he says there seems harsh. How do you tell people something they may not want to hear? Start by saying something nice; ancient letters often began by establishing some goodwill between the sender and the recipient. But in trying to encourage obedience to the truth, was John paying his readers a left-handed compliment?

Show Notes

John’s community had gone through much pain and confusion, and he wanted to spare other communities the same heartache. That’s the purpose of 2 John, and some of what he says there seems harsh. How do you tell people something they may not want to hear? Start by saying something nice; ancient letters often began by establishing some goodwill between the sender and the recipient. But in trying to encourage obedience to the truth, was John paying his readers a left-handed compliment?

What is Chunks: The Letters of John?

Chunks Bible Mini-Podcasts are designed for Christians who are looking to gain a more personal understanding of the Bible through short devotionals. Each podcast focuses on a specific book of the Bible; each episode is only 5 to 10 minutes long. This podcast is called ”Light and Love,” and will walk you verse by verse through the New Testament letters of the apostle John.