The Book Synthesis

Step One = Reread the Book

Step Two = Write Out a Detailed, Final Outline

Step Three = Write Down A Descriptive Book Title

Step Four = Make a Summary of Your Insights

Step Five = Write Out a Personal Application

Step Six = Share the Results of Your Study with Others

Step One = Reread the Book

2 John 1 ESV

The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

2 John 2 ESV

because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

2 John 3 ESV

Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love.

2 John 4 ESV

I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.

2 John 5 ESV

And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.

2 John 6 ESV

And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

2 John 7 ESV

For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

2 John 8 ESV

Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.

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2 John 9 ESV

Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

2 John 10 ESV

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

2 John 11 ESV

for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.

2 John 12 ESV

Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

2 John 13 ESV

The children of your elect sister greet you.

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Step Two = Write Out a Detailed, Final Outline

Chapter Outline

SECTION OUTLINE ONE ()

I. The Apostle Commends The Elect Lady (1:1–4).

A. The Greeting (1:1–3): Grace, mercy, and peace from the Father and the Son.

B. The Commendation (1:4): The Apostle John commends her for the way she has raised her children in the truth.

II. The Apostle Charges The Elect Lady (1:5–6).

A. That she continue to love one another (1:5)

B. That she continue to walk in God’s commandments (1:6)

III. The Apostle Cautions The Elect Lady (1:7–11).

A. Look out for Satan (1:7, 10–11).

1. The deception of his ministers (1:7): They deny the incarnation of Christ.

2. The rejection of his ministers (1:10–11)

a. What she is to do (1:10): She is not to welcome them in any manner whatsoever.

b. Why she is to do this (1:11): To welcome them is to share in their wicked ways.

B. Look out for self (1:8–9).

1. Don’t forfeit your rewards (1:8).

2. Don’t forsake your Redeemer (1:9).

IV. The Apostle Comforts The Elect Lady (1:12–13).

A. What John plans to do (1:12a): He desires to personally visit her.

B. Why John plans to do it (1:12b–13): “Then our joy will be complete.”

OUTLINE

Key theme: Loving and living the truth

Key verse:

I. INTRODUCTION—verses 1–3

II. PRACTICING THE TRUTH—verses 4–6

III. PROTECTING THE TRUTH—verses 7–11

IV. CONCLUSION—verses 12–13

Step Three = Write Down A Descriptive Book Title

The Apostle John writes to “The chosen lady and to her chosen children.”

Step Four = Make a Summary of Your Insights

A. The Aged Pastor writes to the Beloved Local Church. verse 1

B. The Aged Pastor reminds the Church that Truth unites us will also keep us together. verse 2

C. The Aged Pastor Greets them in Truth and Love. verse 3

D. The Aged Pastor is overjoyed to find “some” walking in the truth. verse 4

E. The Aged Seasoned Pastor reminds them of an Ancient truth. verse 5

F. This Ancient Truth should be walked out. verse 6

G. The Aged Pastor warns the church of the many deceivers. verse 7

H. The Aged Pastor warns the Church not to lose their reward. verse 8

I. The Aged Pastor reminds the church of the high price of not abiding. verse 9

J. The Aged Pastor warns the church not to fellowship with people. verse 10

K. The Aged Pastor warns the Church that they will be guilty by association. verse 11

L. The Aged Pastor tells the church that its much more that he wants to tell them but will wait until he sees them. verse 12

M. The Aged Pastor says that their “sister “Church says Hello. verse 13

Step Five = Write Out a Personal Application

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Step Six = Share the Results of Your Study with Others