Scottsbluff Church of Christ
A Testimony of Devotion
3 John
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1919 Ave N Scottsbluff, NE 69361
1919 Avenue N, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA
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The Book of Third John
A Testimony of Devotion
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
A Dedicated Apostle
Elder (Presbuteros) "A Older Man"
John shows his Dedication in his:
Affirmation of a Dedicated Worker
Accusation of a Divisive Worker
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.
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.
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)
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."
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.
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
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.