3 John

Theme 1: (1-8): We need to uphold and bless those who are faithful to the Lord and who walk in the truth of the gospel. John addressed his letter to Giaus an elder whom he loved in the truth, praying that all goes well with him (1-2). He was overjoyed that Giaus was faithful to the gospel and was walking in the truth of Christ as a testimony to the gospel.(3-4). John further commended him for his support of fellow believers and his aid in the ministry of the gospel .(5-7). He commended Giaus's actions as an example for other believers to follow , saying that they need to support fellow co workers who proclaimed the gospel. (8). Ministry is something that all Christians are to do not just leaders.

Theme 2: (9-15): We need to uphold and defend the truth of the gospel. Teachers or teaching which distort the truth of the gospel or oppose it are to be removed from the Church. John rebuked a man called Diotrophes who hoped to be in charge and spread lies against John. He also expelled from his house Church those whom defended John. (9-10). John urged him to imitate the good and to know that all good was from God and all evil from the devil. ( 11-12). John closed his letter with an encouragement to Giaus wiahing him the peace of Christ.(13-15). Thus he encouraged him in his faith as Giaus strived to be a godly follower of Christ.