John compares the works of three men with regard to how they treat the “brothers.” Two are found in good standing while the last is seriously wanting. One of the things that John stresses in all his teachings is Jesus’ commandment to love one another. John requires not only lip service but practical service. The […]
John writes a special letter to one individual; Gaius. But his tone is for all of us. Keep walking in the truth! Gaius was apparently one of John’s converts; his spiritual child. He is VERY pleased to hear the reports of how he has been living his faith. Because John is highly focused on brotherly […]
John closes his short letter with a desire to see this body in person. This isn’t the end of the things John wants to address, but the end of what he feels comfortable writing about. I’m wondering what it was that John wanted to address in person. Was it something pleasant? Was it a correction […]
John commends this body of believers for SOME of them walking in the truth. But not all of them are. Where did they go astray? If you are ever in any doubt about your church being perfect, get rid of that doubt, because it’s NOT. I know we talked about the church being our “spiritual […]
John is writing a very short letter to one of the churches. His letter appears to be speaking to one person, but my bible helps say otherwise. We are going to take a look at John’s greeting today. “The elder to the elect lady and her children” (verse 1a). My first question when reading this […]