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15.4 Let’s Practice this Lesson…

1. Based on the letter itself, for whom was the second letter according to elder John written?

2. To whom does the chosen lady and her children represent?

3. Briefly explain why elder John commended the chosen lady and her children.

4. Briefly summarize in writing why elder John encouraged his audience (for 2 John) to watch out.

5. Who was the recipient for the third letter according to elder John?

6. What purpose did elder John have in mind when he wrote the third epistle according to John?

7. List one of the two reasons that demonstrated that Gaius remained faithful to the truth.

8. Why was Diotrephes condemned?

9. Why was Demetrius commended?

10. Why was the letter according to Jude written?

11-12. Briefly explain two possible interpretation of faith in Jude 3.

13. Why did Jude admonished his audience to contend for the for the faith in Jude 3?

15.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Are there confirmable reasons why you (or every Christian) should earnestly contend
for the faith today? Why or why not?

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