Chunks: The Letters of John

“True love” is one of our favorite cultural tropes; it’s shorthand for our romantic hopes. But when John addresses the “chosen lady” at the beginning of 2 John, and does so with love, we need a different interpretive context. Against the background of what we’ve already seen in 1 John, it’s clear that when John says he loves the chosen lady “in the truth,” he means the kind of love that befits and embodies the gospel.

Show Notes

“True love” is one of our favorite cultural tropes; it’s shorthand for our romantic hopes. But when John addresses the “chosen lady” at the beginning of 2 John, and does so with love, we need a different interpretive context. Against the background of what we’ve already seen in 1 John, it’s clear that when John says he loves the chosen lady “in the truth,” he means the kind of love that befits and embodies the gospel.

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.