Scottsbluff Church of Christ
3 John
Philippians 4:15-20 NKJV
The Book of Third John
A Testimony of Devotion
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
A Dedicated Apostle
Elder (Presbuteros) "A Older Man"
John shows his Dedication in his:
Affirmation of a Dedicated Worker
Accusation of a Divisive Worker
III John 1:1-8 NKJV
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
A Dedicated Worker: Gaius
Three Persons in the New Testament with that Name
1 Corinthians 1:14- A Corinthian baptized by Paul
Acts 20:4- A Traveling Companion from Derbe
Acts 19:29- A Christian from Macedonia
This Gaius is loved by John and linked with John in the truth of Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 1:14 NKJV
Acts 20:4 NKJV
Acts 19:29 NKJV
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
Be Faithful to the Walk
A Greeting for:
Physical Prosperity (Enjoy Good health)
Spiritual Prosperity (All May Go Well With You)
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
William Penn
"He is curious to wash, dress and perfume his body, but carless of his soul. The one shall have many hours, the other not so many minutes."
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
Be Faithful to the Truth
"For" (Gar)- Emphasizes Purpose or Completion
A Church Family is visible, viable and vocal in its dedication to each other and to Christ.
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
Be Faithful to the Work
Dedication to the study of God's Word
Dedication to the Financial Support of the church and to missionaries
A Real Blessing for the Church (3 John 1-8)
"Send them Forward"
Propempo- to send forward with an urgent mission.
The Manner- Worthy of Jesus
The Nature- For the sake of the Name.
Missionaries are Fellow Workers (Partners) in the work of Christ.
A Real Problem for the Church ( 3 John 1:9-12)
Diotrophes
A Contrast in Attitude and Obedience
Full of Pride Ambition to Rule
The church should use caution in it's selection of church leadership.
III John 1:9-12 NKJV
I Timothy 5:22 NKJV
A Real Problem for the Church ( 3 John 1:9-12)
Diotrophes in the church today: Those who are Divisive
Resisting the Gospel Message
Resisting Humbling Self
Gossip/Malicious Words
These are reasons people move away from the Lord's Church.
A Real Problem for the Church ( 3 John 1:9-12)
Diotrophes Warned:
Do not imitate those who do not belong to God
A real Missionary for the Church (3 John 1:12-14)
Demetrius
may have been the cause of the conflict between Gaius and Diotrophes.
His Testimony- The Same truth as the Apostles
His Work- Spoken of by the Church
III John 1:12-14 NKJV
The Church Needs Workers Dedicated like Gaius
Ministry is Hard (even Discouraging) Sometimes
*The Church MUST handle cancers before they grow and become fatal.
*The Church MUST encourage those who entrusted in the work of the Gospel.
*The Church MUST comfort those who are hurting.
*The Church MUST heed the warnings of John.