"THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN"

Chapter One

John greets Gaius, praying for his prosperity and health, rejoicing to hear that he is walking in truth (1-4). John approves his hospitality toward brethren and strangers, especially those serving the Lord (5-8). John condemns the deeds of Diotrephes (9-10), commends the testimony of Demetrius (11-12), and concludes with a hope to see Gaius soon (13-14).

POINTS TO PONDER

• The joy of seeing one's converts growing in Christ
• The importance of hospitality in the spread of the gospel
• The contrast between spirituality and carnality among Christians

REVIEW QUESTIONS

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1. What are the main points of this chapter?
• Greetings, with an expression of great joy 3Jn 1-4
• The confirmation of Gaius 3Jn 5-8
• The condemnation of Diotrephes 3Jn 9-10
• The commendation of Demetrius 3Jn 11-12
• Concluding remarks 3Jn 13-14
2. To whom is this epistle addressed? (1)
• The beloved Gaius
3. For what does John pray in behalf of Gaius? (2)
• That he may prosper and be in health, just as his soul prospers
4. What gave John his greatest joy? (4)
• To hear that his children walk in truth
5. For what does John praise Gaius? (5-7)
• His kindness toward brethren and strangers, especially those serving the Lord
6. What benefit do we receive when we support those who serve the Lord? (8)
• We become fellow workers for the truth
7. Of what was Diotrephes guilty? (9-10)
• Seeking preeminence, refusing to receive John
• Prating against him with malicious words
• Refusing to receive brethren, putting out of the church those who do
8. What exhortation does John give to Gaius? Who does he commend? (11-12)
• Do not imitate what is evil, but what is good; Demetrius, for his good testimony