"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
1) What are the main points of this chapter?
- Greetings, with an expression of great joy - 3Jn 1:1-4
- The confirmation of Gaius - 3Jn 1:5-8
- The condemnation of Diotrephes - 3Jn 1:9-10
- The commendation of Demetrius - 3Jn 1:11-12
- Concluding remarks - 3Jn 1:13-14
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
Executable Outlines, Copyright © Mark A. Copeland, 2015
