Start studying 3 John. He exhorts them to be loving to the poor Christians in their persecution, and speaks of the unkind dealing of Diotrephes, and the good report of Demetrius. It begins with the address, followed by a wish for good health, the main body, and final greetings. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The address, with an expression of tender attachment, and an earnest wish for his welfare and happiness, 3 John 1:1-2. 1. 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Introduction to The Book of 3 John. This brief Epistle, written to a Christian whose name was Gaius, of whom nothing more is known (compare the notes at 3 John 1:1), and in respect to which the time and place of writing it are equally unknown, embraces the following subjects:. In the past, Gaius had been kind to the travellers who came to teach. Evidently, he is in a position of power in the church, and John is not pleased with him. AUTHOR: Probably the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee. And maybe some people at the church where Gaius was at, visited John and said, “John, I have to tell you about this faithful, generous man. John is writing this letter to a man named Gaius, a beloved elder in the church. V. Of another person - Demetrius - who, it would seem, had been associated with Gaius in the honorable course which he had pursued, in opposition to what the church had done, he also speaks in terms of commendation, and says that the same honorable testimony had been borne of him which had been of Gaius, 3 John 1:12. It appears that in this church a powerful and influential man, Diotrephes, refused to allow hospitality to be shown to visiting itinerant teachers whom John had approved. 3 John follows the traditional format of an ancient letter. 5-6). 3rd John 3rd John 1 THE ELDER Almost everyone has certain characteristics, habits or special traits for which they are well known. Diotrephes was a man mentioned in the Third Epistle of John (verses 9–11). 3-4), that he was faithful in all things (v. 5), and that he was generous, charitable and hospitable to his brethren, even to those who were total strangers (vv. Gaius’ spiritual state was so excellent that John prayed that his physical health would match his spiritual vigor. ga'-yus (Gaios; Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek, Gaios): (1) The Gaius to whom 3 Joh is addressed. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other New Testament books were already written. Brief Summary. Painting of St. John the Evangelist by Reni - 1620. John wanted to ensure a warm welcome from the churches to those who traveled around preaching the gospel, offering them hospitality and a send-off “in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 1:6). Much of the discussion of this epistle presupposes that material and will not, therefore, be repeated in great detail. He was highly commended by his brethren for being an outstanding example of the outworking of God's love. John was well up in years when he wrote this short note to Gaius who was one of his spiritual children. John’s three epistles are largely concerned with the issue of fellowship—with God, with enemies of the gospel and, in the case of 3 John, with those who proclaim the truth. 10. if I come--( 3 John … Gaius commended (verses 5-8). 3 I was thrilled when the brothers and sisters came and told me stories of your faithfulness as you continue to walk in the truth. Like Abraham, Gaius entertained strangers who came to him in the name of 3 John v1-8 - The elder sends this personal letter to his very dear friend Gaius with love in the truth.. The lesson is found in John’s short letter to Gaius (which people call the 3rd epistle of John). Background – Setting: 3 John is perhaps the most personal of John’s 3 epistles. His door was always open to the brethren - … The Well Beloved Gaius —3rd epistle of John. “To the beloved Gaius” The epistle is addressed to Gaius, whom John refers to as “the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth” . As Raymond E. Brown comments, "Diotrephes is not a particularly common name." It seemed to adapt well to this series, and I'm going to enjoy bringing it to you.. receiveth us not--virtually, namely, by not receiving with love the brethren whom we recommended to be received ( 3 John 1:8 3 John 1:10 compare Matthew 10:40. ; One chapter later, Gaius who has a residence in Derbe is named as one of Paul's seven traveling companions who waited for him at Troas (). I. Outline of 3 John. John writes his third letter to a dear friend named Gaius, and he carefully lays it … JOHN GIVES THANKS FOR GAIUS' FAITH AND HIS HOSPITALITY TO VISITING EVANGELISTS. Diotrephes—a poor Christian example (verses 9-11). This audio sermon and transcript is entitled 'Demetrius - The Man Who Was Honoured In God's Work', and is from the ministry of David Legge, a Christian preacher and Bible teacher from Belfast, Northern Ireland. VI. While 1 John appear to be a general letter addressed to congregations scattered throughout Asia Minor, and 2 John was sent to a lady and her family (2 John 1), in 3 John, the apostle clearly names the sole recipient as “the beloved Gaius… A. Gaius is the Greek spelling for the male Roman name Caius, a figure in the New Testament of the Bible.. A Christian, Gaius is mentioned in Macedonia as a traveling companion of Paul, along with Aristarchus (Acts 19:29). 2 Guthrie, 891.. 3 One problem with this view is that John refers to Gaius as one of his children, for he connects the report of Gaius’ faithfulness (v. 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." Those who, like Diotrephes, refuse to aid the spread of God’s Word are deserving of rebuke (3 John 3:10). He told Gaius that this is right. 3 John 2; What is the Meaning? John’s admonition to Gaius to “not imitate what is evil” (3 John 1:11) is probably another way of saying “don’t be like Diotrephes.” Those who, like Gaius, minister to preachers of the gospel honor God (3 John 3:6). Through The Bible Series—3rd JOHN 3 that Gaius loved the gospel (vv. Evidently occupying a high place in the Church where Gaius was ( 3 John 1:10 among them--over the members of the Church. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers" (3 John 2). This one is actually addressed to an individual, one of only two such letters in the New Testament (the other is Philemon). All that we know of Gaius is written here (CP V3-6). Farewell greeting (verses 13-14). 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. See Introductions to 1 John and the Gospel of John… 2 My beloved friend, I pray that everything is going well for you and that your body is as healthy as your soul is prosperous. 3 John The Voice (VOICE). The author is John the apostle. We hear Gaius’s name 3 more times in the bible. “I wish”: John’s prayer for Gaius is significant. 1 a The elder to the beloved Gaius, b whom I love in truth. His name is Gaius.” And John makes the connection that Gaius is walking in truth. 3 John New Matthew Bible (NMB) He is glad of Gaius, that he walks in the truth. I. 3 John - Following Good Examples “But it has been the lot both of the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected; for with many readers bulk is every thing; and, no magnitude, no goodness.” (Adam Clarke, on the shorter books of the Bible) A. Greeting and introduction. But John also show’s us that Gaius was leaving a legacy. External Evidence: This evidence is not as strong as that for 2 John,1 yet its brevity of the letter and the unlikelihood of it being quoted may account for some of this (as with 2 John)2 1. The epistle of 3 John is a letter where John commends a Christian man named Gaius who showed warm hearted hospitality to certain missionary helpers of John's. This lesson is a very old one. I thank God for you and pray for you. V4 indicates that Gaius was a disciple of John. Diotrephes is mentioned by John in 3 John 9–11; he is described as ambitious, proud, disrespectful of apostolic authority, rebellious, and inhospitable. I t is indeed lamentable that this typical farewell message from the apostle John to Gaius the Elder has been picked up and distorted by so many during the last few years. In the first verses of both 2 John and 3 John the author identifies himself as “the elder.” Note other similarities: “love in the truth” (v. 1 of both letters), “walking in the truth” (v. 4 of both letters) and the similar conclusions. Therefore, when he wrote, "the elder" was a term by which he was known and there was no question as to the fact the John tells us about a man named Diotrephes who is nowhere called a false teacher, but he is a false lover. 1 I, the elder, to Gaius, who is much loved by all and loved in truth by me. After the pop-up envelopes fiddly construction, this is a bid to make something interactive, but much simpler, for the younger ones. 3 John: The Purpose of the Letter. Disputed by Origen (c. 185-254) 2. THE ELDER, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. John now wrote to ask Gaius to continue this good work. Gaius was a friend of John. His twisted love for power rejected fellow believers and threatened to hinder the truth. I first preached it way back in the 1960s. 3 John Resources Illustrations, Devotionals. In addition to this one, John wrote two other New Testament letters, a Gospel, and possibly the prophetic book of Revelation.. 3 John Greeting. (1) The writer and the reader. 3 The purpose of the letter. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it. 3 For c I rejoiced greatly when the brothers 1 came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 1 For a more general introduction, see the introductions to 1 John and 2 John (which should be posted soon!). He adds so much to our church body. John writes the letter to say how pleased he is with Gaius and how important it is to walk in the truth with Jesus. ... By this time Gaius was getting old. His name means "nourished by Jupiter". Demetrius—highly commended (verse 12). 3 JOHN 1:1 Who is Gaius? This is part 23 of a verse-by-verse Bible Study Series in John's 1st, 2nd and 3rd epistles. 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. We are looking at verses 1-8. My heartfelt prayer for you, my very dear friend, is that you may be as healthy and prosperous in every way are you are in soul. Teachers like Demetrius, for example (3 John 12). 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Introductory greeting (verses 1-4). GAIUS. Gaius (3 John) | Make 2 This second paper craft linked to Gaius’ lesson is a visual reminder that we leave a legacy with the people we meet. Named as authentic by Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 315-86) 3. 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