Lesson 3988

 Lesson (3988)(12-19-22)  2nd John 1:1-4

    “ The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”

    Today’s quote is a letter from John to “the elect lady and her children”. It is my belief that the phrase, “elect lady and her children”, refers to some specific local church and it’s members. That thought is somewhat verified by the fact that John seemed to know the people, to whom he was writing, personally.

    I post this because there is confusion among some as to what the term “elect lady” represents.Having said that, so far as I know, there is no scriptural record that determines exactly where that church was located; Therefore, this letter could well have been also purposed for today’s churches.~