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In this study of Third John we will be look at 3 men found in this epistle and ask the question "who am I?"

In this study of Third John we will be look at 3 men found in this epistle and ask the question "who am I?"

In this study of Third John we will be look at 3 men found in this epistle and ask the question "who am I?"

Second and Third John comprise the two shortest books in the New Testament, but we shouldn't assume that the brevity of these letters renders them insignificant! Dr. James Boice examines some very practical issues of the early church and John's direction on how to address them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

2 John & 3 John Second and Third John comprise the two shortest books in the New Testament, but we shouldn't assume that the brevity of these letters renders them insignificant! Dr. James Boice examines some very practical issues of the early church and John's direction on how to address them.

Have you noticed over the years people by and large have become lazy in their communication. Rather than meeting face to face, we prefer to send people a text or email. Today on Light on the Hill we're going to receive some valuable instruction in Third John that will help us be more intentional in our interactions with others, and develop and embrace real fellowship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29

Have you noticed over the years people by and large have become lazy in their communication. Rather than meeting face to face, we prefer to send people a text or email. Today on Light on the Hill we're going to receive some valuable instruction in Third John that will help us be more intentional in our interactions with others, and develop and embrace real fellowship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29

Series: N/AService: Sunday Class - SCL - 10:00AMType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Daniel Lookadoo

Key Verse—v. 1: "The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth." (ESV)Aim: To live in the fullness of our incarnated and glorified Redeemer

Ezekiel 12-14; Psalm 129-130 Proverbs 28:6-11; Third John

Blood tests can give us insight into our physical health by looking at certain bio markers. Today we look at Third John and see some “bio markers” to answer the question, “How's Your Soul?”. For more info on RedLife Church in Brookville, IN check out http://www.RedLifeChurch.com.

A new MP3 sermon from Lavington Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Study in Third John, Part 6 Speaker: Pastor Gavin Jackel Broadcaster: Lavington Baptist Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 9/18/2024 Bible: 3 John Length: 24 min.

In this episode, Stephen and Lydia find the balance in the book of Third John.

Third John is yet another letter in the New Testament written by John, who walked with Jesus as one of his disciples. This short letter carries many examples, both good and bad, that apply to the life of a Christian, and help you to "...not imitate what is evil, but what is good..." (1:11). Grab your Bible and join Jerry as he dives into the letter of third John (3 John), giving insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life.You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!------- Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Have you ever wondered how early church leaders balanced authority and hospitality while spreading the gospel? In this episode, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston delve into the book of Third John as part of their New Testament overview series. They discuss the letter's background, authorship, themes, and key characters, emphasizing the importance of authority in the church and hospitality. Through engaging pop quizzes and insightful commentary, they explore how the Apostle John addressed the challenges faced by early Christians, particularly the commendable actions of Gaius and the problematic behavior of Diotrephes. The episode concludes with reflections on how modern Christians can extend hospitality within their communities.[00:00 - 05:21] Introduction and OverviewTiffany and Pastor Jeff introduce the Third John and a brief letter with 15 verses.Pastor Jeff quizzes listeners on other one-chapter books in the New Testament.They discuss the authorship of Third John and John's self-identification as "the elder."[05:22 - 11:00] Background on John and GaiusPastor Jeff shares a detailed background on the Apostle John, his life, and his writings.He explores Gaius's identity, including possible mentions in other New Testament books.[11:01 - 16:05] Breakdown of Third JohnVerses 1-8: Commendation of Gaius for his hospitality and support of traveling Christian teachers.Verses 9-10: Critique of Diotrephes for his rejection of authority and refusal to welcome missionaries.Verses 11-14: Praise for Demetrius and John's concluding remarks.[16:06 - 22:06] Theological ThemesAuthority in the church: John's guidance on dealing with church leadership and those proclaiming the truth.Hospitality: The importance of welcoming and supporting those who serve in ministry.[22:07 - 24:24] ConclusionPastor Jeff and Tiffany share reflections on extending hospitality within the church.They encourage listeners to apply theological insights to their daily lives.Direct Quotes:"John writes for the sake of the name and they receive no monetary support from the Gentiles." – Pastor Jeff Cranston"It takes a degree of trust and acceptance to be hospitable to others, especially to strangers." – Tiffany CokerJoin the ConversationWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org.Visit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for lis

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Join Jonathan Youssef to navigate the complexities of truth and love. In this episode of Candid, Jonathan will examine the challenges of understanding these concepts, including whether absolute truth exists and the multifaceted nature of love.The conversation touches on the Christian perspective of being salt and light to a dying world that lacks an understanding of truth and love. It highlights the importance of living out the truth of our faith with love and patience in the community.Further, we explore the apostle John's transformation from a zealous youth to a wise elder who embodies truth and love. Through his letter to Gaius, we uncover the joys of faithfulness to the Gospel, the significance of hospitality, and how to discern true from false teachings. This episode aims to inspire a deeper understanding and practice of truth and love in listeners' lives. It encourages reflection on personal beliefs and actions in light of these foundational principles. Join us to explore how these ancient virtues remain relevant and transformative today.After you listen to this episode, you may have questions. We would love to hear from you! To ask Jonathan a question or connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidAlso, join the conversation on our social media pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpodThis transcript recounts Candid Conversations with Jonathan Youssef Episode 244, Are You Walking in Truth?:Today I want to talk to you about Truth and love. These are two words with many different definitions. When I say truth and love, you don't even know what I could say next. I could say anything. Is it my truth? Is it your truth? Is it his truth, her truth, their truth? It's almost as if it's just a subjective topic, a subjective term. Is there anything like absolute truth?And love, my goodness, are we talking about romantic love, brotherly love, or agape love? Are we talking about love that is just tolerance and acceptance? Do we love each other only as long as we agree with each other? Or is it just a feeling or an emotion? Is love self-defined? Love is love.The world today is tied up into knots over these two terms. Can a person have truth and not love? Can a person have love but not truth? Here's the reality: I don't expect the world to get this right. I don't have a great hope that things will get a lot better at any point in time because this is not our home. But at the same time, I have not been called to run out into the hills and build a bunker and stock up on ammunition. We have been called to look at a dying world that does not know the truth and does not understand love, and we are called to be salt, and we are called to be light to them. We are called to encourage one another, to gather and praise God's name together, and to go out and witness to the world together because our message is far greater than any message they will ever hear. No matter your age or stage of life, if you put your saving trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, then your calling is to be obedient to the truth and to walk the truth out in love. A. W. Pink was a reformed theologian who wrote several great books and many fantastic sermons. His writing is so helpful; I've used several of his writings in research that I've done for other sermons. Martin Lloyd-Jones, who was succeeded by our dear friend R. T. Kendall at Westminster Chapel said, “Don't waste your time reading these other theologians,” like Karl Barth and Bruner. He said, “Go and read Arthur Pink. Read Pink.” Pink would tour around America and Australia preaching and teaching, but he was never well-known until after he died. Pink finished out his days living in isolation in Scotland with his wife. They never really became part of a church body. They never got situated with a good church community. Lloyd-Jones also said of Pink, “As it related to his inability to be patient with people and remain in a particular church, if I had behaved as Pink did, I would have achieved nothing. I could see that the only hope was to let the weight of truth convince people, so I had to be very patient and take a long-term look at things; otherwise, I would have been dismissed, and the whole thing would have been finished.”Pink was a man who was grounded in the truth and yet, for whatever reason, was not walking it out. And his own friends testified against him. That's why Scripture is very careful to teach us that we walk these two things out together—truth and love. We should be people who are marked by truth, strong in our convictions, and hold fast to the Word of God, by the Spirit of God, for the glory of God. But we should also be marked by love and generosity, grace and humility, hospitality, and care because all of these are the markings of Jesus's life and ministry on Earth.So, we read about these two things, truth and love, in the shortest letter in the Bible, John's third epistle. Before we go any further, let's take a minute and read from Third John:The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 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. 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. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Dear friend, you are a faithful ... you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth.John wrote the Gospel of John and First, Second, and Third John. He would also later write the book of Revelation. First John was written to a very general audience. Second John was written to a specific church. And this letter, Third John, was written to a very personal and specific person. Let's take a minute to get to know John. He was a disciple, and he was nicknamed by Jesus, with his brother James, the “sons of thunder”. When Jesus and the disciples were turned away from hospitality from a Samaritan village, it was James and John who went to Jesus and said, “Can we call for fire to come down to judge these people,” - a la Elijah and the prophets of Baal. Jesus rebukes them because his first coming was not one of judgment but to preach the good news, to bring healing, and to bring life. But compare John in his youth to this John here in writing his third letter, and he is referred to simply as “the elder.” John grew from a brash, arrogant young man filled with fire, to this wise, gentle, loving older man who is full of love and truth. What happened to John? How did he move from a son of thunder to the loving elder? What had he experienced? He had witnessed a lot. He had witnessed Jesus's teachings, Jesus' miracles, Jesus' preaching. He witnessed Jesus' patience with the disciples. He witnessed the transfiguration and saw Christ with Moses and Elijah, a depiction of the Law and the prophets. He also witnessed His Lord and Savior crucified on the cross. It was then he was given the position of caring for Jesus's mother, Mary. This is John, who would also see His Resurrected Lord and Savior. John is a man who has been used mightily by the Lord.And John is writing this letter to a man called Gaius. Now, we don't know anything about Gaius. He doesn't appear to be in any sort of leadership in the church that we can tell. All we see is Gaius's character, and that character is being reported back to John. We see that there was some conflict in the church over who was trustworthy. They wanted to know who they could believe.There are so many mixed messages. A preacher would travel from house church to house church and depend on other believers to show them hospitality. In John's second epistle he warns the believers not to welcome in or even greet the false preachers and teachers because that would only help them spread a false gospel. He's saying, “Do not endorse these people, but take the faithful in and welcome them.”So, what are the distinguishing marks between a false teacher and a faithful teacher? Now, these weren't denominational issues. They weren't in disagreement over infant baptism and believer's baptism. They disagreed over whether Christ had physically come in the flesh. John says, “Leave these people alone. Let them go on their way. The truth itself will testify to the faithful teachers.”In essence, he is saying, “If you are a believer who has heard and received the Gospel and your spiritual eyes have been opened, your spirit inside you will resonate with what is being taught and you will know a true teacher of the Gospel.”Teachers were dependent on hospitality. They didn't have Holiday Inn or Motel 6. This is why hospitality was such a major issue in the early church. When Jesus sends out the 12 and the 72, He tells them they will be provided for by people of peace. When Paul writes to the Romans, he fully expects that they will financially support his mission journey to Spain. And the book of Hebrews urges the hearers not to neglect hospitality to strangers. Two great needs, truth and love, together.So John writes to Gaius, verse 1, “The elder to the,” in the ESV, beloved, I'm going to use that term, “the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.”What does it mean to love in the truth? John says that Gaius continues to be faithful to the truth concerning Jesus Christ. And it is the truth that binds us together. We know love because we know the truth.John writes in his first epistle, 1 John chapter 3 verse 16, “By this, we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers because of the truth of the gospel.” Because of the gospel's truth, we are called to love one another. Strangers? Never heard of it, not in the church. I may not know your name, but we are brothers and sisters in Christ. We have more commonality than flesh and blood oftentimes do. Listen to what John writes in verse 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.”How does he know it's going well with Gaius's soul? We read it in the next verse: "For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.”John knows it is going well with Gaius's soul because he is living out the gospel's truth. They testified about his faithfulness to the gospel. Gaius is living out the truth of the gospel in love. He's walking in the truth.John emphasizes that Gaius's faithfulness involves his holding to true doctrine and his persistence and actions, which are consistent with what is in the doctrine. In verse 4, John says that his greatest joy is not that his 401(k) is strong, not that his children's academic and athletic successes are great, not that the design of his home is beautiful, nor that his favorite sports team won a big game. His greatest joy is that his children fellowship with him and actively walk in the truth.In each of his three letters—to the general church, to the specific church, and to the individual—he goes out of his way to say, “This is important to me. I'm conveying what brings me joy: that you are walking in the truth.”Gaius has remained faithful to the gospel. He has not fallen to the false teachings that were swirling around. And he is a source of the elder's greatest joy. Moms and dads, what is your greatest joy regarding your children? Is it that they are academically successful and get into a fantastic college? Is it that they are athletically successful and get scholarships? Is it in your position and the status of your vocation? Is it in the appearance of your home?And this goes beyond families because Gaius is not John's physical son; he's his spiritual son. And so when we are here together as a body, we are, again, brothers and sisters in Christ, and we're constantly putting forth and putting on display what we prize. I wonder if we went around and asked all the children, “What is it that your mom and dad prize, or your grandma and your grandfather?” What are we displaying as the greatest value to the next generation? But I also understand that this can be a source of great pain for many people. Your children may not be walking with the Lord, so instead of being a source of great joy, it is a source of great struggle and pain. I think John would give the word to those in that situation to remain in the truth and love. Don't take truth as a 2 x 4 to your children and try to beat them up with it, insisting that this is right. Your children will despise you for that, and they will despise the truth. But you walk this out in love, with compassion. Don't forget the truth. Instead, hold it together with love. That is the gospel's message as it was put on perfect display by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Then John praises Gaius for his hospitality to traveling preachers. “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testify to your love before the church.”His efforts for the faithful brothers is what John commends as faithful. It isn't just what Gaius believes is faithful, but also his actions. And it is because of what Gaius believes, what he has planted his faith in, that he can be faithful with his actions. Because if you're not planted in something faithful, your actions won't reflect faithfulness. But Gaius is planted in a living hope. He is planted in a resurrected hope. He is planted in an unconquerable hope. These believers go back to Ephesus, where John was, and they say, “We had an amazing time preaching in this little town. You wouldn't believe it. In this little town, there was a brother in Christ called Gaius, and he was a brother who was strong in the truth. And he was a brother who loved well. He took us in, cared for us, and introduced us to people in the church. He is a dear brother.”How good is it when people speak well of us? Have you ever been conversing with someone you didn't know very well, and you mention a friend, and that person immediately starts to gush over that person? “Oh, I love that person. They are so fantastic! Let me tell you. We were moving, and they came and helped us move.” And then you're sharing stories about how fantastic this person is, how much you love this person, how helpful and insightful they are, and what a blessing they are to know them. I remember in Australia, there was a well-known evangelist and preacher who was contemporaries with John Stott and Dick Lucas, and just like those two men, this man never married. And the Lord used their singleness to serve the global church so well. This man's name was John Chapman, and in typical Australian lingo, they shortened it incredibly and just called him Chapo. He was funny, he was kind, he was generous, he was hospitable. He was a mentor to my pastor in Sydney. He had done some work with Dad in the past as it related to evangelism.And I remember after Chapo died watching his funeral online. The Archbishop of Sydney got up and shared, and he mentioned how deep of an impact Chapo had on so many people. And then he said, “Why don't we all take a minute right now and have everyone just share your Chapo story with your neighbor?” I mean, I almost burst into tears because it was immediate. Not a second had passed, and the room was filled with smiles, laughter, love, and storytelling. And the problem was that they finally had to get up and say, “Stop. Be quiet. Stop. We have to keep going with the service.” Because they could have gone on like that for hours.I have a feeling that would have been Gaius. Maybe on a smaller scale, but that would have been Gaius. People would have gone on and on about how dearly he was loved and his impact on them. I wonder what people would say at a celebration of your life? Would people easily share what an encourager you have been and what a great help you were? Or would they talk about how you may have had your doctrine perfect, dotted every I, and crossed every T, but had no love, like Arthur Pink? There weren't universities, trade schools, or tertiary education in the first century. There were these philosophers who would gather in the town square and philosophize. They would just drone on and on about how their philosophy was right. Nothing has changed. They would try to attract hearers, and then they would start these schools with the hopes that some of these families would say, “We want to send our son to your school,” and then they would train them in that philosophy. Some thought that just as there were stoics, cynics, and epicureans, Christians would have a school like this, and then they would just train up their people like this, that they were just another philosophy of life.But Christians refused to take this money because Christians were not saying they were just another philosophy amongst the rest. They were announcing the Kingdom of God. They were telling people the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That is not just a philosophy; that is a total worldview perspective that affects everything and everyone. So John says, “These men come in the name of Christ, preaching the word of Christ, and they refuse help from the pagans; therefore, we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”Now listen, I understand we may not be in the same position as Gaius or this church, but think about your missionary care and support. Think about your care and your support for ministries that strive to take the gospel to the lost and those on the outside. Think about how you care for and support the pastoral team in your church. Think about how you care for and support your small group leader; how you care for and support your Bible study leader. Think about what it means to support people in ministry. We are all fellow workers for the truth. Your support carries on our work as preachers. It allows for ministries like Leading The Way to exist, and that work leads to ultimate destinies being changed in people's lives. I read a letter from a young Muslim convert a while back. He was watching the Genesis series we did a while back and talked about how it served, blessed, encouraged, and equipped him. So, your support of the truth motivated by love is serving and blessing this community here and to the rest of the world. What a privilege it is to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, to be supportive of something outside ourselves. When we see that people are blessed and are walking in the truth, that can serve as our greatest joy. I want to leave you with three questions. It would be good to write them down and to think about them this week. First, where does your great joy come from? Second, do people speak well of you regarding truth and love? And finally, are you a fellow worker for the truth? I hope these will serve you well today, tomorrow, the week ahead, and the rest of your life. I hope that they will serve as great motivation.

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://wfth.me/postcards.  Third John is a personal letter between the great Apostle John and one of his closest friends, and it's astounding that the issues they faced haven't changed much over the past two millennia. As Pastor Davey unpacks the first four introductory verses, he raises five questions for which the answers are known only to each of us, respectively, and to God. So, let's use these promptings as a mirror for our souls and reflect upon how we are progressing in our own walk with the Lord.

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Welcome to today's edition of The Bible Class! On this podcast, we bring you The Bible Class program that aired today on WHCB 91.5 FM at 4 AM and 9 AM. Today, our speaker, Dr. Kenneth Hill, looks at the entire New Testament book of Third John. The Bible Class is a production of WHCB 91.5 FM. Thank you for listening!Support the show: http://www.whcbradio.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The epistles in the Holy Scriptures are often letters from an author to someone else. However, In the case of the epistle 1 John, it is more like an essay, a treatise,  sermon or message that was sent out to early Christian believers. The name, “John” was common in the years of the early church, and it is possible that these three epistles (1 John, 2 John and 3 John) were not necessarily written by the Apostle John, but by another man in the early church John the elder, whose name was also John. However, it is clear that all three epistles (First, Second, and Third John are all related in terms of how they perceive Christ and the language that is used in them, which is very similar to the language in which the Gospel According to John was written.  The epistles appear to have been written in the 90s A.D., at about the same time as the Gospel of John. For the first 1,400 years or so, the Holy Scriptures were not broken down into chapters and verses. When one examines 1 John, it is possible, however, to see several ways to identify the main themes as they appear in order in the epistle. One of those divisions is:  Walking in the LightLiving as God's childrenThe Source of love and faithConclusionSupplements to the epistle (kind of like a post script)A prayer for sinnersSummary of the letter.After his introduction to the epistle, Henry then goes on, with a focus on the original Greek, to examine the first four verses of Chapter 1 of First John. In those verses, John emphasizes the complete God-ness of Jesus as the Word, (who in all ways was God), John also proclaims the complete humanity of Jesus (who in all ways was completely human). This was in an effort by John to help combat the heretical attacks trying to make Jesus mostly God, with a tiny portion of humanity instead of recognizing on the complete God-ness/complete humanity of Jesus.  Visit us on our website at ohioyearlymeeting.org. Any who might be interested in joining any of the Ohio Yearly Meeting Zoom online studies should check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. All are welcome!We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes. Contact us through our website, or email us at OYMConservative@gmail.com.

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Ezekiel 12-14; Psalm 129-130 Proverbs 28:6-11; Third John

Ezekiel 12-14; Psalm 129-130 Proverbs 28:6-11; Third John

Ezekiel 12-14; Psalm 129-130 Proverbs 28:6-11; Third John

On Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded Podcast. Addresses on the Epistles Of John And Jude, by H A Ironside Now that I have finished all the writings by Samuel Ridout, I am coming back to finish up on the writing of Harry A Ironside. In this series, there will be 17 videos. Introductory Notes by Arno C. Gaebelein Introduction First John is not addressed to any one church nor does it mention, like the other New Testament Epistles, the author of the document; it is anonymous. However, we are not left in doubt as to who wrote this Epistle. There can be no question that the author of the fourth Gospel is also the author of 1 John. Its opening statement is linked with the opening of the Gospel, and throughout the Epistle are found the thoughts and language of the fourth Gospel. Inasmuch then as that Gospel is indisputably the work of the apostle John, this Epistle is also the work of his inspired pen. While the internal testimony confirms conclusively the Johannine authorship of the Epistle, there is also a mass of historical evidence that attributes the Epistle to the beloved disciple. The oldest testimony as to the genuineness and the authorship of this Epistle is that of Polycarp, who was personally acquainted with the apostle John. Irenaeus, the disciple of Polycarp, frequently quoted the Epistle and stated that it was John's. After Polycarp and Irenaeus, every authority among the church fathers mentioned this Epistle as being the work of the apostle John. In harmony with this evidence is the testimony of the oldest fourth-century Greek manuscripts, which give the title of the Epistle as Joannou-A—that is, “John 1.” Links ⁠https://www.hiawathabible.org/youtube-playlist-index-page⁠ ⁠https://www.hiawathabible.org/matthew-henrys-main-page⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZlTAw2GgUjP5vaCzjd3xlheGe6kWK901

On Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded Podcast. Addresses on the Epistles Of John And Jude, by H A Ironside Now that I have finished all the writings by Samuel Ridout, I am coming back to finish up on the writing of Harry A Ironside. In this series, there will be 17 videos. Introductory Notes by Arno C. Gaebelein Introduction First John is not addressed to any one church nor does it mention, like the other New Testament Epistles, the author of the document; it is anonymous. However, we are not left in doubt as to who wrote this Epistle. There can be no question that the author of the fourth Gospel is also the author of 1 John. Its opening statement is linked with the opening of the Gospel, and throughout the Epistle are found the thoughts and language of the fourth Gospel. Inasmuch then as that Gospel is indisputably the work of the apostle John, this Epistle is also the work of his inspired pen. While the internal testimony confirms conclusively the Johannine authorship of the Epistle, there is also a mass of historical evidence that attributes the Epistle to the beloved disciple. The oldest testimony as to the genuineness and the authorship of this Epistle is that of Polycarp, who was personally acquainted with the apostle John. Irenaeus, the disciple of Polycarp, frequently quoted the Epistle and stated that it was John's. After Polycarp and Irenaeus, every authority among the church fathers mentioned this Epistle as being the work of the apostle John. In harmony with this evidence is the testimony of the oldest fourth-century Greek manuscripts, which give the title of the Epistle as Joannou-A—that is, “John 1.” Links ⁠https://www.hiawathabible.org/youtube-playlist-index-page⁠ ⁠https://www.hiawathabible.org/matthew-henrys-main-page⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZlTAw2GgUjP5vaCzjd3xlheGe6kWK901

Let's open our Bibles to Third John, which only has 14 verses. It's the shortest book in the New Testament and never even mentions the name of Jesus.

Third John is yet another letter in the New Testament written by John, who walked with Jesus as one of his disciples. This short letter carries many examples, both good and bad, that apply to the life of a Christian, and help you to "...not imitate what is evil, but what is good..." (1:11). Grab your Bible and join Jerry as he dives into the letter of third John (3 John), giving insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life.You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!------- Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

What makes you happy? Not just a little happy, but really happy?Maybe it's when your team wins the championship, or when you get that work promotion, or when you slice into that perfectly cooked steak.Those things are fine, but one of the greatest joys in life is seeing your son obediently follow the Lord. Third John 3:4 says, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”Walking in truth isn't accidental. It takes time and energy—for you and for your son. Set the example by making God your greatest priority. When your son sees your passion to follow God, he'll be much more likely to also walk in truth. And that will make you truly happy.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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The Christian church is worldwide, but it's also localized. We have community churches, life groups, small group Bible studies. But no matter where they are, however large or small, they should have at least one practical thing in common. Dr. Ron shares that commonality with us next, as he continues his Something Good Radio teaching series, “Route 66: The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-good-radio/support

Pastor Dominic concludes a two week sermon series on Second and Third John with a sermon on Third John. Pastor Dominic discusses the truth of reputations and the importance of living a life that is a consistent Godly example for others.

Worship and Expository Sermon by Pastor Robert Castillo11/27/23

For Gaius it wasn't just a title, it was his testimony and it showed through his hospitality. When other believers came to town, Gaius wouldn't hesitate to open his home to them and when they left, he would provide the provisions they needed for the next journey. For Diotrephes it was all about the title. He was insecure, critical, arrogant, and intimidated others. He didn't care how he was perceived by others, all he cared about was the title. And so, the letter of Third John presents a simple question to us all is it all about the title or is it about the testimony.   Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/    

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.Third John is a personal letter written from one friend (the elder) to another (Gaius).Gaius was a common name in the ancient world.For example, it was the name of the emperor Caligula (37-41 AD).A conflict has arisen between supporters of Demetrius and supporters of Diotrephes.This little letter yields many insights into early Christianity.First, John emphasizes his love for the Christians to whom he is writing.Loving relationships are rooted in truth (v.1).Without truth -- and this includes others' being truthful -- a solid relationship is not a realistic possibility2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. 3 I was overjoyed when some of the friends arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely how you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth.Health is a legitimate concern (v.2). Do we inquire after people's physical condition, or only after their spiritual health?"Friend" (v.3) is a technical term.Truth is something in which we "walk" (live in day to day), not just something to which we give assent (v.3).With regard to verse 4, Paul had similar sentiments in 1 Thess 3:8. The "children" are probably not be John's literal offspring, but rather children in the faith.With regard to verse 3, what do we call fellow believers?There are many acceptable words to describe followers of Jesus Christ: disciples, friends, believers, the church, the assembly, the Way, brothers, and more.Our term of choice reveals how we conceive of our relationship to fellow believers.Note: the term "disciples" seems to have been current in the book of Acts, yet not once does it appear in any of the letters. This would suggest that our options are considerably broader than we may have been led to believe.5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends,even though they are strangers to you; 6 they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God; 7 for they began their journey for the sake of Christ,accepting no support from non-believers.8 Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth.That "friends" may be strangers (v.5) strongly supports the special use of this alternate term for Christians.Financially supporting true disciples, even those they have never met, is commendable (vv.5-6)."Sending them on their way" indicates financial support (Matt 10:10; 1 Cor 9:14; Gal 6:6).Evangelists often (if not usually) were compensated for their work, since they moved from city to city and needed room and board. Elders too seem to have been paid (1 Pet 5; 1 Tim 5).These early missionaries did not accept assistance from non-believers (v.7). The church family takes care of the church family.One way these men were assisted was in room and board (v.8). Hospitality is a high virtue in the Bible.In v.7, "for the name of" has been rendered "for the sake of" (NRSV). If we follow the Greek NT more literally, the phrase the name (v.7) probably refers to the divinity of Christ.See Deut 12:5; Exod 23:20-23; Judg 2:1-5; Deut 4:37; John 17:11.God gave his "name" to Jesus.This is only one of many NT passages supporting the truth that Christ is God.9 I have written something to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing in spreading false charges against us. And not content with those charges, he refuses to welcome the friends, and even prevents those who want to do so and expels them from the church.Diotrephes is unfortunately not so generously minded (v.9).He "loves to be first."Ego is a driving factor in much of church history and church politics.John uses the rare word philoprōteuōn, appearing only here in the NT.In classical Greek it means "strive to be first or in the front rank."In ecclesiastical Greek (well after the 1st century), the word came to mean "love to be the leader."Striving to be first is a negative leadership quality. Modesty more often than not characterizes the men and women of the Bible whom the Lord uses to do great things.Diotrephes' doctrinal persuasion is a matter for speculation (v.10). This letter does not seem to be connected the world of Docetism. It's Diotrephes' world that is the issue -- with Diotrephes as star actor and lead commander. He expels those who disagree with him from the church.These were false instances of church discipline.Click for more on the subject of church discipline.John has no hesitation in dealing publicly with the wicked actions of Diotrephes.This ego-driven leader seems to pervert the good principle of 2 John 10 for his own purposes.Before siding with a teacher, we should examine the fruit of his life (v.11). (See also Matt 7:15-20.) There is a connection.11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 12 Everyone has testified favorably about Demetrius, and so has the truth itself. We also testify for him,and you know that our testimony is true.Demetrius, the righteous leader, has a good reputation (v.12).This was a requirement for overseers and ministers (deacons, servants) in 1 Tim 3 and TitusThere are three reasons Gaius and his friends should trust Demetrius:He is highly regarded by the church at large.Demetrius' life is in accord with the truth.John speaks well of him.The friends should weigh this triple testimony: that of John, the church, and the truth itself."Whoever does good is from God" (v.11) refers to Demetrius. Moral character lies at the heart of Christian leadership, not forcefulness, persuasiveness, good looks, or popularity.13 I have much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink; 14 instead I hope to see you soon, and we will talk together face to face.15 Peace to you. The friends send you their greetings. Greet the friends there, each by name.As he indicated in his previous letter, John prefers to deal with certain matters face to face (vv.13-14)"Pen and ink" here, "paper and ink" in 2 John 12.See also 2 Cor 10:9-11."Friends" (v.14), once more, was an epithet of the early Christians.The friends were to be greeted not generally, but by name (v.14). There is something special about remembering people's names and praying for them by name (2 Tim 1:3).Finally:Though 3 John is quite a short letter, there is much for us today.Every chapter of the Bible -- 1189 in all! -- is inspired and useful (2 Tim 3:16).That means we need 3 John. Without it, our Bibles would not be complete. This letter anticipates many situations facing us today.Thought questions:Do we care about how others are doing physically, emotionally, and spiritually? (See 1 Thess 5:23.) Spiritual interest alone is lopsided. God created the body and its emotional, volitional, and intellectual faculties, not just the spirit.Am I a Demetrius, or a Diotrephes? Do I love to be first, or are am I well spoken of by others for being selfless? Am I a team player?How do we feel about paid staff? Christian workers are worth their wages. It is also right for us to support (at a distance) Christian workers we may never have met.What is our "favorite" term for a follower of Christ? There are many available designations for a Christian. Biblically there is no warrant for limiting ourselves to just one term (like disciple or Christian).

Join host Janet Berrong as she guides you into Spiritual Wellness in this, the last of her three-part series on Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness. Listen and learn how to allow God to lead you into a health-filled balance in your spirit, soul, and body. **** Welcome to Celebrating God's Crace, a Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Janet Berrong. Thank you for joining us today as we celebrate God's grace in our lives in ministry and around the world. It is good to be back with you today sharing about health, wellness, beauty and Jesus. Yes, they do go hand in hand. Today we're going to focus on the spiritual well-being. It's a three-part of the series where we touch base on being healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. Create spiritual balance by loving God with all your heart. Matthew 2237 reads, Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and all thy mind and all thy soul. When we surrender our troubles to God, we are able to live in abundance of faith, hope and love that only come from him. First Corinthians 1313 reads, now these three remain, faith, hope and love. And the greatest of these is love. Sounds simple right? Love God with all three parts of your creation, and you will walk in freedom. Unfortunately, balance seems to be one of the hardest things to achieve. The heart carries a heavy load. Loving God with your entire heart is an intentional act, and not something that has been done randomly. Love is a choice. This means that you have to take action by making the choice to love. God reminds his children of his restorations and redemptions, and he wants nothing more for us to be a part of that plan. Being involved with God's plan of restoration will help you stay spiritually aligned with the whole heart and allow you to achieve balance of physical, spiritual and emotional health. Our spiritual health will have a significant impact on our emotional health, which will have a major influence on our physical health. The interconnection between the spirit, the soul and the body is certainly a complex connection. Nevertheless, that connection is real. The apostle John was inspired by God to write Third John one two. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. This is an indication of the importance of attending to the matters of the soul, as it relates to being healthy, loving God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, impacts everything we do, and everything we are. Starting first with our spiritual health makes balancing the wheel much easier because we know who's we are in a culture that encourages us to rely on different kinds of specialties, for different dimensions of our lives, is easy to forget to see our lives as a whole, the way God sees us. You are a new creation in Christ, mind, body, spirit. But until Jesus returns, we are still a work in progress. If you have not put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can do so today. Start by trusting Him for His ways, in his timing, get connected and aligned through His Word of God, and having that personal relationship with God Himself, our Creator, Savior, the Holy One. If this is you today, please email us at prayer at women world leaders.com. drop us a note. We would love to pray with you and celebrate with you and your decision. As you continue to place your trust in God. He will continue to fill your heart with joy, peace and hope that overflows into the lives of people around you. Romans 1513 reads, may God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him. My dear sisters, as I close out our time together. I want to share a poem with you that I felt so appropriate for this time, drinking from my saucer by John Paul Moore. I've never made a fortune. It's probably too late now, but I don't worry about that much. I'm happy anyhow and as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed. I'm drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed. I don't have a lot of riches, and sometimes the going gets tough, but I've loved ones around me and that makes me rich enough. I thank God for His blessings and His mercy he's bestowed. I'm drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed. I remember times when things went wrong, my faith were somewhat thin. But at once the dark clouds broke, the sun peed through again. So God helped me not to gripe about the tough rose i have heard. I'm drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed. If God gives me the strength and courage when the waves grow steep and rough, I not ask for other blessings. I am blessed enough. In May I never be too busy to help others bear their loads. I will keep drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed. 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This week we cover the third Epistle (letter) from the Apostle John. The sermon for this episode is called "Orthodoxy" and can be found at: https://ponderumc.org/ministries/sermons. This sermon was delivered on Oct.9, 2022.NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser  Find us at www.ponderumc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder UMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

It's almost understandable that First and Second John often get overlooked. If you're moving through the Bible in order (as we have been), you've endured huge works like Acts and Romans and tricky works like James and First John and the end is now in sight. And what a finish line it is—the ever-daunting and ever-hopeful book of Revelation! So, again, it's easy to ignore the little notes that stand in the way. However, as we'll be reminded this week and next, to overlook them would be to do ourselves a great disservice. To curate for us the significance of Second and Third John, Dr. Danny Akin joins us on the podcast. Dr. Akin currently serves as the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He's a teacher, theologian, and very productive author whose works include a preaching commentary on the two little books in question today.

A new MP3 sermon from Providence Chapel, Chichester is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Truth-Inspired Life Subtitle: Third John series Speaker: Jason Pallister Broadcaster: Providence Chapel, Chichester Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/4/2022 Length: 32 min.

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The Christian church is worldwide, but it's also localized. We have community churches, life groups, small group Bible studies. But no matter where they are, however large or small, they should have at least one practical thing in common. Dr. Ron shares that commonality with us next, as he continues his Something Good Radio teaching series, “Route 66: The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/something-good-radio/support

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Third John holds a unique place in the bible for a few reasons. First, it's the shortest book of the Bible. Second, it's a unique book in the New Testament because it is a personal letter that reflects ancient letters more than other books in the New Testament. John continues to focus on the intersection of truth and love, but now in the form of hospitality and ministry support. How do we apply John's words today? Should we never accept help from an unbeliever, or does that application change today in a different time and culture? Our How to Read the Bible segment today is “Why Every Word in Scripture is Important.”

Today, Saturday October 16 “But Diotrephes….” 3 John 1:9-11 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church. Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. The Apostle John wrote this little epistle specifically to a man named Gaius. Gaius was a wonderful man in the local church that was a great example of a genuine follower of Jesus and a wonderful encouragement to everyone, including John. But just every church has a Gaius, it seems every church also has a Diotrephes. It is interesting to me that the Apostle John who is known as the disciple of love, and also who wrote First John about loving one another, not only deals with this man who is causing problems in the church, but he mentions him by name. Remember John has already told us that we are to love in truth. This means that as we express God's love to everyone we must also be willing to deal with problems and the person who is causing the division, strife or disturbance in the fellowship of believers. This is exactly what John does in verses nine through eleven. One of the most discouraging things, especially for a young pastor or even a young believer in the church is to encounter a “Diotrephes”. This type of person usually appears at first to be a very genuine and dedicated follower of Jesus. They are willing to serve and do almost anything that needs to be done to make the church a better place. And because of this they are put into positions of leadership and you think you can trust them. But before long it is obvious they are manipulators and want to be in control of almost anything or everything that is going on in the church. In my very first year as a senior pastor I had this experience with such an individual. At first he appeared to be most dedicated member in the church. But after a few months, when we didn't agree with him on how somethings should be done, it became obvious that he didn't want me to be the pastor. And honestly, at that time, I wasn't even sure I wanted to be the pastor. I had wanted to go to a foreign country as a missionary! He begin to do everything he could to destroy and get rid of me, and it became a major crisis for me, my family and the church. It was very painful and discouraging. A Diotrephes in your life or church fellowship can definitely bring strife and discord and cause great pain and discomfort. But I learned that it also becomes a great opportunity for us to trust the Lord and learn how to overcome “evil with good” (v. 11). If there is a “Diotrephes” in your life or church, I pray that this study in Third John will help you through this difficult time. God bless!

Today, Thursday October 14 What Is Your Place? 3 John 1:5-8 “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, because they went forth for His name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.” The Apostle John appears to be the disciple that is most concerned about believers loving one another and as a result of this love they have a good testimony to the lost world. (John 13:35) It is no wonder that John is called the “Beloved Disciple”. In his Gospel he records the words of Jesus specifically when it comes to having unity with other believers. (John 17) He emphasizes the command of Jesus to love one another as evidence of our obedience. (John 14). Remember it was John who reminds us that “no greater love has a man for his friend than to lay down his life for him.” (John 15:13) Now in his three epistles you cannot help but notice this same theme of loving one another as evidence of our love for God and spiritual maturity. In First John, John does not mention any individuals but on several occasions in the first two chapters he says specifically, “I write to you little children….”, I write to you young men…” and “I write to you fathers.” He acknowledges that we might be on different levels of spiritual growth. In Second John, he writes specifically to the “Elect Lady and her children.” As I think about this I get the ideal this an individual in the church who loves and cares for others like only a mother can. I believe this is so important to notice as we should be so thankful for these dear people in our local body of believers. But here in Third John, he writes directly to a man named Gaius. The more I study this little book and the more I learn about this man and his witness and testimony and his service to the Lord and the church, I am surprised that I have never shared a message about him. Think about this with me, how the body of Christ is made up of brand new believers, “little children”. It has growing believers, “young men”. And mature believers who love and lead, like the “Elect Lady and Gaius.” The Lord wants you to fulfil your role of ministry and service in the church. Maybe only a few of us will get our names mentioned but we all are a vital part of the body of Christ in making it the Church what it should be so that it truly has a witness to the world around us. What is your place in your local church? God bless!

Today, Sunday October 10 “The Beloved Gaius” 3 John 1:1-4 “The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” Today we start a new study on the Epistle of Third John. This is the shortest epistle in the Greek New Testament but it still has a wonderful and encouraging message for every believer today! John introduces his letter by calling himself, “The Elder.” Now he could have called himself, an Apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ. Or he could have mentioned that he was the “beloved disciple of Jesus”. Or even said that he was a pastor but here he simply says, “Elder”, probably referring to both his position as a spiritual leader in the church and maybe also his age. At this time he is in his upper nineties. As we look at this little letter we will notice that John mentions three different men that are in the church. They are Gaius, Diotrephes and Demetrius. These men represent three different types of people we have in our churches even today. Actually John wrote this letter specifically to Gaius, who no doubt was a leader in this particular church. John calls him “the beloved Gaius”. So he must have been a dear friend of John. And John said that he “loved him in truth.” John appears to emphasis the same lesson he was making in 2 John. You can't have love without truth and love should always be expressed in the context of truth. This reminds me of a passage in Philippians 1:9, “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment…” Our love should abound and grow as we make progress in our spiritual journey, but it should always be “in knowledge and all discernment.” Christian love is not giving something or just anything materially to a person in need but it is discerning the real need of an individual and taking the time to address that need. I'm afraid sometimes we give money to a project or need so we will not feel guilty. A verse in Proverbs comes to mind that says, “The righteous considers the cause of the poor.” (Proverbs 29:7) We should be more concerned about why someone is struggling with their finances or what the real spiritual condition of their heart is. We call this “tough love” and instead of giving them money, we make the time to take them to find a job or help them get financial counseling. As we look at Gaius over the next few days it is my prayer that we will ask the Lord to help us develop the wonderful qualities that John points out in his friend. God bless!

This third letter from apostle/evangelist/elder John praises good hospitality and prompts more questions than answers about utilitarianism, early church infighting and the philosophy of good and evil, all on a single page of papyrus. bcbspodcast@gmail.com