INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF THIRD JOHN
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This paper discusses the Bible book of 3rd John. Third John is a one chapter book which discusses Christian hospitality (to supply their needs) to the traveling missionaries to Gentiles. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.
THIRD JOHN THEME:
HOSPITALITY TO CHRISTIAN MINISTERS TO GENTILES.
3 John 1:8 "We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth."
CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS
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BOOK STRUCTURE |
OUTLINE |
CHAPTER(S) THEMES |
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I) Author & salutations |
Elder (Apostle John) Greetings |
(1:1) Love in truth which = Jesus |
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II) Prosper Christians walk in truth |
Christ Center Walk or Life leads to good health and prosperity |
(1:2-4) - Key faith promise of prosperity & health as soul prospers - Walk in truth = Jesus |
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III) Hospitality to ministry |
Supply lodging, food, money, etc. so they don't take from Gentiles |
(1:5-8) Hospitality to Christian ministry who may be strangers |
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IV) Warnings |
False self love & preeminence to one who lies & stops others from showing Christian hospitality |
(1:9-12) Warning against self centered Christianity. Evil vs. good |
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V) Visit by John & greetings |
John trust he will visit & blesses them with peace |
(1:13-14) Visit from John & greetings from John & others. |
AUTHOR: Apostle John DATE: 90-96 AD FROM: Ephesus TO: Gaius in Asia Minor
PURPOSE: TO ENCOURAGE HOSPITALITY TO TRAVELING CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
- 3 John 1:8 "We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth."
KEY VERSES:
- 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
KEY WORD(S)/VERSES:
[ Truth ] (6) {1=, 1, 3, 4, 8, 12}; Beloved (3) {1=, 1, 2, 5, 6, 11}; [ Good ] (3) {11=, 11, 12};
OUTLINE FOR THIRD JOHN
I) SALUTATIONS: {3 JOHN 1:1}
II) PROSPER CHRISTIAN WHO WALK IN TRUTH & HEALTH AS THEIR SOUL PROSPERS: {3 JOHN 1:2-4}
III) CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY: {3 JOHN 1:5-8}
IV) WARNING AGAINST SELF CENTERED CHRISTIANITY: {3 JOHN 1:9-12}
V) VISIT BY JOHN: {3 JOHN 1:13-14}
Third John: uses the words truth or Jesus (5 times). The Apostle John is the last surviving original apostle. The epistle is small as he wants to visit them and speak face to face about Christian hospitality to the traveling ministers to the Gentiles and the evil attitude of a leader in the church.
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MISC: APOSTLE JOHN BACKGROUND {2 JOHN1}
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A) FISHING BUSINESS:
Luke 5:10 "And so <was> also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men."
B) CALLED TO THE MINISTRY:
Matthew 4:21-22 "And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James <the son> of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. {22} And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him."
C) THREE CLOSEST DISCIPLES TO JESUS:
Matthew 17:1-2 "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, {2} And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light."
Matthew 26:36-37 "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. {37} And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy."
Mark 5:36-37 "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. {37} And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James."
D) JOHN'S BROTHER JAMES WAS FIRST APOSTLE MARTYRED:
Acts 12:1-2 "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth <his> hands to vex certain of the church. {2} And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
E) JOHN: His name means Lord of grace or whom the Lord graciously gave. He was referred to as the disciple that Jesus loved. His books reference love many times. He is the third of the closest disciples to Jesus. He is also one of the three pillars of the church, Paul refers to in Galatians 2:9. He wrote John, 1st John, 2nd John, 3rd John, & Revelation. John was the Last book of the Bible written.
Mark 3:17 "And James the <son> of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:"
F) JESUS GIVES HIS MOTHER, MARY, TO JOHN TO CARE FOR:
See my paper: "Mary" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Virgin" for more information on this subject.
John 19:25-27 "Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the <wife> of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. {26} When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! {27} Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own <home>."
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MISC: 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD JOHN PARALLELS
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(1) Apostle John is author who refers to himself as The Elder.
{3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
{2 John 1:1} The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
{3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
() Truth related to Jesus (Truth dwells in us & with us forever.)
{3 John 1:3} For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
{2 John 1:2} For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN CHARACTER STUDIES {3 JOHN 1}
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ELDER {3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Elder: The Apostle John call himself the Elder (he is quite old at this time). John used this address also in 2 John 1. He also uses this title to define his office as Pastor. Elder=Pastor=Bishop etc.
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
GAIUS {3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Gaius: Meaning joy or gladness. Gaius could be all or any of these:
Acts 19:29 "And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre."
Acts 20:4 "And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus."
Romans 16:23 "Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother."
1 Corinthians 1:14 "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;" Paul baptized only two people.
MY CHILDREN {3 John 1:4} I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
BRETHREN {3 John 1:5} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; (BRETHREN ARE INSIDE THE CHURCH)
STRANGERS 3 John 1:5} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; (STRANGERS ARE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH)
HIS NAME'S SAKE = JESUS {3 John 1:7} Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. (GENTILES ARE THE STRANGERS)
DIOTREPHES {3 John 1:9-10} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {10} Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
GOD {3 John 1:11} Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
DEMETRIUS {3 John 1:12} Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
OUR FRIENDS SALUTE THEE, GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME {3 John 1:14} But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN TOPICAL STUDIES {3 JOHN 1}
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ELDER {3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Elder: The Apostle John call himself the Elder (he is quite old at this time). John used this address also in 2 John 1. He also uses this title to define his office as Pastor. Elder=Pastor=Bishop etc.
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
GAIUS {3 John 1:1} The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Gaius: Meaning joy or gladness. Gaius could be all or any of these:
Acts 19:29 "And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre."
Acts 20:4 "And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus."
Romans 16:23 "Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother."
HIS NAME'S SAKE = JESUS {3 John 1:7} Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. (GENTILES ARE THE STRANGERS)
DIOTREPHES {3 John 1:9-10} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {10} Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
GOD {3 John 1:11} Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
DEMETRIUS {3 John 1:12} Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN UNIQUESNESS {3 JOHN 1}
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PROSPER & HEALTH AS SOUL PROSPERS {3 John 1:2} Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
DIOTREPHES REJECTS JOHN & BRETHREN {3 John 1:9} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {10} Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
DEMETRIUS GOOD REPORT {3 John 1:12} Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN CONTRASTS/COMPARISONS {3 JOHN 1}
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DIOTREPHES & DEMETRIUS
{3 John 1:9-10} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {10} Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
{3 John 1:12} Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN PROMISES {32 JOHN 1}
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PROSPER & HEALTH AS SOUL PROSPERS {3 John 1:2} Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
DO FOR THE BRETHREN, AND TO STRANGERS {3 John 1:5-6} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {6} Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
FOLLOW GOOD IS OF GOD {3 John 1:11} Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
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MISC: 3RD JOHN COMMANDS {3 JOHN 1}
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I WISH YOU PROSPER & HEALTH AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS {3 John 1:2} Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
MY CHILDREN WALK IN TRUTH {3 John 1:3-4} For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. {4} I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
TO HELP BRING BRETHREN ON JOURNEY TO GENTILES {3 John 1:5-8} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {6} Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {7} Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {8} We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
FOLLOW NOT EVIL, BUT GOOD {3 John 1:11} Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
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3 JOHN 1:1-14 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATION {3JOHN 1:1}
WHO: Elder (John) WHOM: Gaius
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {3 John 1:1}
WALK IN TRUTH (JESUS) {3JOHN 1:2-8}
WHAT: I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {3 John 1:2}
WAY: When the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. {3 John 1:3}
WHO: I (Elder) WHOM: My children walk in truth
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. {3 John 1:4}
WHY: Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {3 John 1:5}
WHICH: Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {3 John 1:6}
WITH: Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {3 John 1:7}
WANT: We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. {3 John 1:8}
THE BAD DIOTREPHAS {3JOHN 1:9-11}
WHY: Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {3 John 1:9}
WAY: If I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. {3 John 1:10}
WHAT: Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. {3 John 1:11}
THE GOOD DEMETRIUS {3JOHN 1:12}
WHAT: Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself
WHY: We also bear record; and ye know that our record is true
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. {3 John 1:12}
CONCLUSION & BENEDICTION {3JOHN 1:13-14}
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: {3 John 1:13}
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. {3 John 1:14}
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I) SALUTATIONS: {3 JOHN 1:1}
AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATION {3JOHN 1:1}
WHO: Elder (John) WHOM: Gaius
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {3 John 1:1}
WHO: John, the elder, to WHOM: The beloved Gaius
3 John 1:1 "The elder unto the well beloved Gaius, whom I [ love ] in the [ truth ]."
Elder: The Apostle John call himself the Elder (he is quite old at this time). John used this address also in 2 John 1. He also uses this title to define his office as Pastor. Elder=Pastor=Bishop etc.
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.
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MISC: APOSTLES {1 CORINTHIANS 1:1 – 15:9} {3 JOHN 1}
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(1) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, {1 Corinthians 1:1}
(2) For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {1 Corinthians 4:9}
(3) Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {1 Corinthians 9:1}
(4) If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 9:2}
(5) Have we not power to eat and to drink? {1 Corinthians 9:4}
(6) Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? {1 Corinthians 9:5}
(7) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? {1 Corinthians 9:6}
(8) And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {1 Corinthians 12:28}
(9) Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? {1 Corinthians 12:29}
(10) After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. {1 Corinthians 15:7}
(11) And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. {1 Corinthians 15:8}
(12) For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. {1 Corinthians 15:9}
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MISC: BISHOP/PASTOR {1 TIMOTHY 3:1} {3 JOHN 1}
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PASTORS: Shepherd's & teacher's the flock for perfecting of saints.
The Church officers of Elder, Overseer, Presbyter, Bishop, Pastor and Shepherd are all similar positions. One may study Bible more.
Acts 20:28 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." (1 Peter 5:2: feed - shepherd and oversight - overseer)
Overseer is the same Greek word Bishop used in Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:7 and 1 Peter 2:25. Also called Elder in
Acts 14:23 which is the same position as Bishop and Presbyters as found in 1 Timothy 4:14 and 1 Timothy 5:17. "To feed" is the same Greek word as shepherd. Pastor is found in Ephesians 4:11 and is the Greek word for shepherd. The shepherd is the one into whose care the sheep (flock) have been committed for feeding, caring, and protection for growth to maturity. The purpose of the different words are as follows: Elder indicates a mature spiritual experienced person in a position of authority. Bishop indicates the character of the work undertaken as overseer or guardian. Shepherd or Pastor indicates the function or responsibility of watching, teaching, and guiding the flock.
Titus 1:5-9 "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: {6} If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. {7} For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; {8} But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; {9} Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
1 Peter 5:1-5 "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight <thereof>, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over <God's> heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. {5} Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."
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Other titles for Elder such as Bishops: Shepherd's & teacher's that lead the flock for perfecting of saints.
The Church officers of Elder, Overseer, Presbyter, Bishop, Pastor and Shepherd are all similar positions.
Overseer is the same Greek word Bishop used in Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:7 and 1 Peter 2:25. Also called Elder in Acts 14:23 which is the same position as Bishop and Presbyters as found in 1 Timothy 4:14 and 1 Timothy 5:17. "To feed" is the same Greek word as shepherd. Pastor is found in Ephesians 4:11 and is the Greek word for shepherd. The shepherd is the one into whose care the sheep (flock) have been committed for feeding, caring, and protection for growth to maturity. The purpose of the different words are as follows: Elder indicates a mature spiritual experienced person in a position of authority. Bishop indicates the character of the work undertaken as overseer or guardian. Shepherd or Pastor indicates the function or responsibility of watching, teaching, and guiding the flock.
Acts 20:17 "And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church." Paul refers to them in 20:28 as overseers.
Acts 20:28 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." (1 Peter 5:2: feed - shepherd and oversight - overseer)
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MISC: ELDER REQUIREMENTS {TITUS 1:5-9}
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REQUIREMENTS
SUMMERY - ELDER/OVERSEER/BISHOP/PASTOR/SHEPHERD
CALLING, APPOINTMENT, & ORDAINED: {TITUS 1:5; ACTS 20:28}
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: {Titus 1:5}
BLAMELESS, HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE, FAITHFUL CHILDREN NOT ACCUSED OF RIOT OR UNRULY, AS THE STEWARD OF GOD; NOT SELFWILLED, NOT SOON ANGRY, NOT GIVEN TO WINE, NO STRIKER, NOT GIVEN TO FILTHY LUCRE; BUT A LOVER OF HOSPITALITY, A LOVER OF GOOD MEN, SOBER, JUST, HOLY, TEMPERATE; HOLDING FAST THE FAITHFUL WORD AS HE HATH BEEN TAUGHT, THAT HE MAY BE ABLE BY SOUND DOCTRINE BOTH TO EXHORT AND TO CONVINCE THE GAINSAYERS. FOR THERE ARE MANY UNRULY AND VAIN TALKERS AND DECEIVERS, SPECIALLY THEY OF THE CIRCUMCISION
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. {Titus 1:6} For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; {Titus 1:7} But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; {Titus 1:8} Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. {Titus 1:9} For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: {Titus 1:10}
DESIRE THE OFFICE OF A BISHOP, DESIRETH A GOOD WORK, A BISHOP MUST BE BLAMELESS, THE HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE, VIGILANT, SOBER, OF GOOD BEHAVIOUR, GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY, APT TO TEACH, NOT GIVEN TO WINE, NO STRIKER, NOT GREEDY OF FILTHY LUCRE, PATIENT, NOT A BRAWLER, NOT COVETOUS, RULES WELL HIS OWN HOUSE, HAVING HIS CHILDREN IN SUBJECTION WITH ALL GRAVITY; FOR IF A MAN KNOW NOT HOW TO RULE HIS OWN HOUSE, HE TAKE CARE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD, NOT A NOVICE BEING LIFTED UP WITH PRIDE, HE MUST HAVE A GOOD REPORT OF THEM WHICH ARE WITHOUT, LEST HE FALL INTO REPROACH AND THE SNARE OF THE DEVIL
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. {1 Timothy 3:1} A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; {1 Timothy 3:2} Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; {1 Timothy 3:3} One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; {1 Timothy 3:4} (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) {1 Timothy 3:5} Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. {1 Timothy 3:6} Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. {1 Timothy 3:7}
ELDERS AMONG YOU EXHORT, FEED THE FLOCK OF GOD, TAKING THE OVERSIGHT WILLINGLY, NOT FOR FILTHY LUCRE, BUT OF A READY MIND; NOT AS LORDS OVER GOD'S HERITAGE, BEING ENSAMPLES TO THE FLOCK, YOUNGER, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO THE ELDER. YEA, ALL <OF YOU> BE SUBJECT ONE TO ANOTHER, BE CLOTHED WITH HUMILITY: FOR GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, AND GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {1 Peter 5:1} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {1 Peter 5:2} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {1 Peter 5:3} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. {1 Peter 5:4} Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. {1 Peter 5:5}
THE TWELVE CALLED THE BELIVERS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LEAVE THE WORD OF GOD AND SERVE TABLES, LOOK FOR SEVEN MEN FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST AND WISDOM, TO APPOINT OVER THIS BUSINESS, WE WILL CONTINUALLY IN PRAYER AND MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.{Acts 6:2} Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. {Acts 6:3} But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. {Acts 6:4}
THE FLOCK, THE HOLY GHOST MADE YOU OVERSEERS FEED THE CHURCH OF GOD, PURCHASED WITH HIS OWN BLOOD, FOR AFTER MY DEPARTING, GRIEVOUS WOLVES NOT SPARING THE FLOCK
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. {Acts 20:28} For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. {Acts 20:29}
LET THE ELDERS THAT RULE BE COUNTED OF DOUBLE HONOUR, WHO LABOUR IN THE WORD AND DOCTRINE, THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN, THE LABOURER IS WORTHY OF REWARD, AGAINST AN ELDER ACCUSATION, BEFORE TWO OR THREE WITNESSES, THEM THAT SIN REBUKE, SO OTHERS MAY FEAR, OBSERVE THESE THINGS WITHOUT PREFERRING, DOING NOTHING BY PARTIALITY.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. {1 Timothy 5:17} For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. {1 Timothy 5:18} Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. {1 Timothy 5:19} Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. {1 Timothy 5:20} I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. {1 Timothy 5:21}
REMEMBER THEM HAVING THE RULE OVER YOU, WHO HAVE SPOKEN UNTO YOU THE WORD OF GOD, WHOSE FAITH FOLLOW, CONSIDERING THE END OF THEIR CONVERSATION
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. {Hebrews 13:7}
LIFE (MANNER OF LIVING)
NO REPROACH: HOSPITALITY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:6,7}
NO REPROACH GOOD BEHAVIOR: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2}
HOSPITALITY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
SOBER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
NOT GIVEN TO WINE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
NOT GREEDY OF MONEY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
GOOD REPORT OF THEM WITHOUT: {1 TIMOTHY 3:7}
STEWARD OF GOD: {TITUS 1:7}
LOVES PEOPLE: {TITUS 1:8}
JUST - RIGHTEOUS: {TITUS 1:8}
HOLY: {TITUS 1:8}
HOLD FAST TO THE WORD: {TITUS 1:9}
LOVES SERVICE TO OTHERS: {1 PETER 5:2}
NOT COVETOUS: {1 PETER 5:2}
TEMPERAMENT (FRAME OF MIND)
NO STRIKER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3; TITUS 1:7}
NO BRAWLER: {1 TIMOTHY 3:3}
NOT SELF WILLED: {TITUS 1:7}
NOT SOON ANGRY: {TITUS 1:7}
TEMPERATE: {TITUS 1:8}
FAMILY RELATIONS
HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:6}
CHILDREN IN SUBJECTION & ALL GRAVITY OR DIGNITY: {1 TIMOTHY 3:4}
RULES OWN HOUSE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:4}
FAITHFUL CHILDREN NOT ACCUSED OF RIOT OR UNRULY: {TITUS 1:6}
EXPERIENCE
NOT A NOVICE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:6}
DUTIES AND ADMINISTRATE
WORD & PRAYER: {ACTS 6:4}
VIGILANT OR TEMPERATE: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2; TITUS 1:8}
APT TO TEACH: {1 TIMOTHY 3:2}
EXHORT: {TITUS 1:9}
OVERSEER: {ACTS 20:28; 1 PETER 5:2}
RULER AS SHEPHERD/PASTOR: {1 PETER 5:2,5; HEBREWS 13:7}
FEED: {1 PETER 5:2}
EXAMPLE: {1 PETER 5:3}
AUTHORITY
FROM GOD: {ACTS 20:28}
SPIRITUAL OVER LOCAL: {2 TIMOTHY 4:1}
CHURCH: {TITUS 2:1,15}
DOUBLE HONOR
RULES WELL AND LABORS IN WORD AND
DOCTRINE: {1 TIMOTHY 5:17}
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Gaius: Meaning joy or gladness. Gaius could be all or any of these:
Acts 19:29 "And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre."
Acts 20:4 "And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus."
Romans 16:23 "Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother."
1 Corinthians 1:14 "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;" Paul baptized only two people.
Love:
See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.
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KEY WORD: BELOVED {3 JOHN 1 - 11}
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(1) The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {3 John 1}
(2) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {3 John 1:2}
(3) Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {3 John 1:5}
(4) Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {3 John 1:6}
(5) Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. {3 John 1:11}
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LIST: LOVE {1 CORINTHIANS 13:1 – 13:13} {3 JOHN 1}
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(1) Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. {1 Corinthians 13:1}
(2) And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. {1 Corinthians 13:2}
(3) And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. {1 Corinthians 13:3}
(4) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {1 Corinthians 13:4}
(5) Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; {1 Corinthians 13:5}
(6) Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; {1 Corinthians 13:6}
(7) Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. {1 Corinthians 13:7}
(8) Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. {1 Corinthians 13:8}
(9) For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. {1 Corinthians 13:9}
(10) But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." 1 Corinthians 13:10}
(11) When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. {1 Corinthians 13:11}
(12) For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. {1 Corinthians 13:12}
(13) And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. {1 Corinthians 13:13}
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Truth: is used as an association with Jesus and his teachings. The Holy Spirit is truth also.
John 8:32 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
1 John 5:6 "This is he that came by water and blood, <even> Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth."
See
my paper:
"Salvation
Biblical Word Glossary"
SALVATION
WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK
MEANINGS for
more information on this subject.
See
my paper: "My
Doctrine Beliefs" ALL
KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT
for
more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.
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KEY WORD: TRUTH = JESUS {3 John 1:1-12}
JESUS SAID: "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE" {JOHN 14:6}
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(1) The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {3 John 1:1}
(2) For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. {3 John 1:3}
(3) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.{3 John 1:4}
(4) We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. {3 John 1:8}
(5) Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. {3 John 1:12}
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KEY WORD: TRUTH {1 JOHN 1:6 - 5:6} {3 JOHN 1}
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(1) We have fellowship with Jesus, but walk in darkness we lie & are not in the truth. {1 John 1:6}
(2) If we say we have not sinned we are deceived & are not in truth. {1 John 1:8}
(3) He says I know Him & does not keep His commandments is a liar & is not in the truth. {1 John 2:4}
(4) Have not written because you know not the truth, but you know it, & no lie is of the truth. {1 John 2:21}
(5) Abide in the anointing so no man teach you for the anointing is truth & no lie so abide in Him. {1 John 2:27}
(6) Love not in word nor tongue, but in deed and truth. {1 John 3:18}
(7) We know that we are of the truth and shall assure our hearts before Him. {1 John 3:19}
(8) We are of God and He hears us. Here is how we know by the spirit of truth. {1 John 4:6}
(9) Jesus Christ came by water & blood, and the Spirit bears witness because the Spirit is truth. {1 John 5:6}
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KEYWORD: TRUTH {JOHN 1:9 - 21:24} {3 JOHN 1}
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(1) That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. {John 1:9}
(2) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. {17} For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. {John 1:14, 17}
(3) But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. {John 3:21}
(4) He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. {John 3:33}
(5) But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. {24} God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. {John 4:23-24}
(6) If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. {32} There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. {33} Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. {John 5:31-33}
(7) Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. {33} For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. {John 6:32-33}
(8) He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. {John 7:18}
(9) Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. {29} But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. {John 7:28-29}
(10) The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. {14} Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. {15} Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. {16} And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. {17} It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. {18} I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. {John 8:13-18}
(11) I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. {John 8:26}
(12) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. {John 8:32}
(13) But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. {John 8:40}
(14) Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. {John 8:44 }
(15) And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. {John 8:45}
(16) Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? {John 8:46}
(17) And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. {John 10:41}
(18) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. {John 14:6}
(19) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. {John 15:1}
(20) Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. {John 14:17}
(21) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: {John 15:26}
(22) Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. {John 16:}
(23) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. {John 16:13}
(24) And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. {John 17:3}
(25) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. {18} As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. {19} And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. {John 17:17-19}
(26) Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. {38} Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. {John 18:37-38}
(27) And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. {John 19:35}
(28) This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. {John 21:24}
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Opposite of truth:
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MISC: GOD CAN NOT
LIE {JOHN 8:44-46, 14:6} {3 JOHN 1}
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(1) Men do lie
(2) God is truth, does not change, and true to His word
(3) Satan is a a liar
(4) We try to make God out to be a liar
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(1)
God is
not a
man, that
he should lie;
neither the son of man, that
he should repent:
hath he said,
and shall he not
do it?
or hath he
spoken, and
shall he not make it good?
{Numbers 23:19}
(2) And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. {1 Samuel 15:29}
(3) Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. {Psalms 89:35}
(4) I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD. {Ezekiel 24:14}
(5) For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. {Habakkuk 2:3}
(6) For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. {Malachi 3:6}
(7) Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. {45} And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. {46} Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? {John 8:44-46}
(8) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. {John 14:6}
(9) God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. {Romans 3:4}
(10) For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. {Romans 11:29}
(11) In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; {Titus 1:2}
(12) If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. {2 Timothy 2:13}
(13) That by two immutable things, in which <it was> impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: {Hebrews 6:18}
(14) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. {James 1:17}
(15) If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. {1 John 1:10}
(16) He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. {1 John 5:10}
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II) PROSPERITY & HEALTH TO CHRISTIANS WHO WALK IN TRUTH AS SOUL'S PROSPERS: {3 JOHN 1:2-4}
WALK IN TRUTH (JESUS) {3JOHN 1:2-8}
WHAT: I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {3 John 1:2}
WAY: When the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. {3 John 1:3}
WHO: I (Elder) WHOM: My children walk in truth
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. {3 John 1:4}
WHY: Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {3 John 1:5}
WHICH: Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {3 John 1:6}
WITH: Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {3 John 1:7}
WANT: We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. {3 John 1:8}
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MISC: PROSPER, HEALTH, & SPIRITUAL LIFE {3 JOHN 2}
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KEY VERSES: PROSPER -> HEALTH -> SOUL PROSPERS {3 John 1:2}
3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth".
WANT: YOU TO PROSPER & BE HEALTHY AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS
John's wish is a prayer to God. We can claim this promise, in faith, also because it is in God's word. Like most promises of God it has conditions. God promise us prosperity and health as our spiritual life grows to maturity.
Prayer:
See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.
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MISC: PAUL'S PRAYERS {PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11} {3 JOHN 2}
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Your love -> Knowledge -> Judgment -> Approve excellent -> Sincere -> Without Offence -> Righteousness ->
To Day of Christ -> Filled fruits of righteousness -> By Jesus Christ -> Glory and Praise of God
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LIST: PRAYER {PHILIPPIANS 1:9-1:11} {3 JOHN 2}
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(1) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; {Philippians 1:9}
(2) That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; {Philippians 1:10}
(3) Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. {Philippians 1:11}
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MISC: PRAYERS IN OTHER NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE BOOKS {PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11} {3 JOHN 2}
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(1) And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, {30} By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. {Acts 4:29-30}
(2) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: {6} That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. {13} Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. {Romans 15:5-6, 13}
(3) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {18} The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {19} And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, {20} Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:17-20}
(4) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {17} That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, {18} May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; {19} And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. {Ephesians 3:16-19}
(5) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; {10} That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; {11} Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. {Philippians 1:9-11}
Your love -> Knowledge -> Judgment -> Approve excellent -> Sincere -> Without Offence -> Righteousness -> To Day of Christ -> Filled fruits of righteousness -> By Jesus Christ -> Glory and Praise of God
(6) For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; {10} That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; {11} Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; {12} Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: {13} Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: {14} In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: {Colossians 1:9-14}
(7) Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {12} And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {13} To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {1 Thessalonians 3:11-13}
(8) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: {12} That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Thessalonians 1:11-12}
(9) Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, {21} Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. {Hebrews 13:20-21}
(10) But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. {11} To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {1 Peter 5:10-11}
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Prosper:
Matthew 21:22 "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Mark 11:24 "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive <them>, and ye shall have <them>."
Luke 18:29-30 "And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, {30} Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting." Matthew 19:29 & Mark 10:29-30
Health: Healing for sickness is in the atonement.
Isaiah 53:4-5 "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. {5} But he <was> wounded for our transgressions, <he was> bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace <was> upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Psalms 103:3 "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
Matthew 8:17 "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare <our> sicknesses." Isaiah 53:4 fulfillment.
Romans 8:11 "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." Quicken: Makes alive.
1 Peter 2:24 "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed." Purpose of stripes
See my paper: "Why Do the Righteous Suffer - Book of Job" BOOK OF JOB SHOWS REASONS FOR EVIL PRESENT & CHRISTIANS SUFFERING for more information on this subject.
Soul prosperes:
Mark 12:30-31 "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this <is> the first commandment. {31} And the second <is> like, <namely> this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." If love God completely, He allows love for others.
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" GOSPEL SHOWN IN SCRIPTURES MUST INCLUDE THE REVELATION OF THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" TRANSFER OR THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN'S SINS TO JESUS. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.
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MISC: SAINTS PERSEVERANCE AND PERSISTENCE WITH ETERNAL REWARD {1 CORINTHIANS 9:24 - 9:27} {3 JOHN 1:2}
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KEEP THE WORD:
I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. {7} Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. {8} For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. {John 17:6-8}
WITH BOLDNESS SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD:
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, {30} By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. {31} And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. {32} And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. {33} And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. {Acts 4:29-33}
MAKE NOT PROVISION FOR THE FLESH:
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. {12} The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. {13} Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. {14} But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof" {Romans 13:11-14}
RUN THE RACE: Deny and discipline yourselves for heavenly prize
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. {24} And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <do it> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. {25} I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: {26} But I keep under my body, and bring <it> into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. {1 Corinthians 9:24-27}
ALL THINGS FOR SAINTS: Looking for eternal unseen things
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {16} For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. {17} For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; {18} While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. {2 Corinthians 4:15-18}
DO GOOD TOWARDS OTHERS: Sow and reap for good spiritual life
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. {Matthew 7:12}
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. {Luke 6:31}
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. {8} For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. {9} And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. {10} As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. {Galatians 6:7-10}
FIGHT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: Standing against Satan for all perseverance and supplication for all the saints
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {11} Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {12} For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.{13} Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {14} Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {15} And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {16} Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {17} And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {18} Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {Ephesians 6:10-18}
PRESS FOWARDS: Towards the prize of high calling of God in Christ Jesus
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. {13} Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, {14} I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. {Philippians 3:12-14}
BE NOT MOVED: Fulfill Word of God of mystery manifested to the saints
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; {24} Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: {25} Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; {26} Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: {Colossians 1:23-26}
LIVE IN FAITH AND LOVE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION:
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {9} For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, {10} Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. {11} Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {1 Thessalonians 5:8-11}
GROW IN FAITH:
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; {4} So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: {5} Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: {2 Thessalonians 1:3-5}
FIGHT THE GOOD FAITH FIGHT:
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. {13} I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; {14} That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: {15} Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; {1 Timothy 6:12-15}
ENDURE FIGHT: For others to obtain the salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. {4} No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. {5} And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. {6} The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. {7} Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. {8}Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: {9} Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. {10} Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. {2 Timothy 2:3-10}
BE RENEWED IN THE HOLY GHOST:
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, {5} Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {7} That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. {Titus 3:4-7}
LOVE AND FAITH TOWARDS GOD AND SAINTS:
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, {5} Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; {6} That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. {7} For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. {Philemon 1:4-7}
RUN WITH PATIENCE:
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, {2} Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. {3} For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. {4} Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. {Hebrews 12:1-4}
ESTABLISH YOUR HEART:
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. {9} Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. {10} Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. {11} Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. {James 5:8-11}
SPEAK AS ORACLES OF GOD:
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {12} Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: {13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {14} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. {1 Peter 4:11-14}
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE:
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. {5} And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. {8} For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Peter 1:4-8}
LOVE NOT THE WORLD:
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. {16} For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. {17} And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. {1 John 2:15-17}
LOVE ONE ANOTHER:
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. {5} And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. {6} And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. {7} For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. {2 John 1:4}
WALK IN TRUTH:
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. {5} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {6} Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {7} Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {3 John 1:4-7}
BUILD UP YOURSELVES:
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, {21} Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. {22} And of some have compassion, making a difference: {23} And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. {24} Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, {Jude 1:20-24}
HOLD FAST:
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. {11} Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. {12} Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. {Revelation 3:10-12}
RESULTS:
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. {7} I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. {2 Timothy 4:6-8}
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3 John 1:3 "For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the [ truth ] that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the [ truth ]." Walk = live, the normal Christian life. Brethren see 3 John 5
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KEY WORD: WALK {3 JOHN 1:3-4}
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(1) For I
rejoiced greatly, when the
brethren
came and testified
of the truth that is in thee,
even as thou walkest in the
truth. {3 John 1:3}
(2) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. {3 John 1:4}
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3 John 1:4 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in [ truth ]."
My children: John's converts or his guiding them including Gaius.
Other walks in scriptures:
See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.
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MISC: OTHER WALKS {3 John 1:4}
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(1) Walk humbly why thy God:
He hath showed thee, O man, what <is> good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? {Micah 6:8}
(2) Knowlwedge walk:
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. {John 8:12}
(3) Walk in faith:
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) {2 Corinthians 5:7}
(4) Walk in Spirit:
For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever. {Micah 4:5}
<There is> therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. {Romans 8:1}
<This> I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. {Galatians 5:16}
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. {Galatians 5:25}
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, {Ephesians 4:17}
(5) Walk worthy of the vocation:
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, {Ephesians 4:1}
(6) Redeeming the time walk:
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, {16} Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. {Ephesians 5:15-16}
(7) Fruitful walk:
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; {Colossians 1:10}
(8) Walk in the light:
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. {1 John 1:7}
(9) Walk in the newness of life:
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. {Romans 6:4}
(10) Walk in truth:
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. {2 John 1:4}
(11) Walk after his commandments:
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. {2 John 1:6}
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III) CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY: {3 JOHN 1:5-8}
WHAT: DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO HELP THE BRETHREN AND THE STRANGERS
3 John 1:5 "Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;" Brethren see 3 John 3
Doest to the brethren/strangers: Hospitality to all.
Matthew 25:40 "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done <it> unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done <it> unto me."
Hebrews 13:2 "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
1 Peter 4:9 "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
3 John 1:6 "Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:" Charity: Love shown by action.
See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Sermon on the Mount" MATTHEW 5-7 & LUKE 6, 11 & 12 ARE DISCUSSED VERSE BY VERSE WITH KINGDOM PRINCIPLES for more information on this subject.
During the early church period, the gospel was taken place to place by traveling evangelists and teachers. Homes where used by these missionaries to preach the word and provisions for their journey. John urges supporting the traveling teachers and evangelists.
3 John 1:7 "Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles."
Name's sake - God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: God is a Triunity. God can not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals Himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and God. Jesus was always God, but at His birth become true man. However, in the plan of God, Jesus was true man before the world came into existence.
Isaiah 48:16 "Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me."Jesus speaks
John 1:1, 14 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. {14} And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Jesus is perfect God and man at the same time.
John 14:9-10 "Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."
2 Corinthians 4:5 "For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake."
2 Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen." Triunity Godhead presented as equals.
Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." Jesus is the fullness of the Godhead in Himself.
See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "The One God - The Shama" THE KEY BIBLE SCRIPTURE FOR ONE GOD IS DEUTERONOMY 6:4. THE WORD FOR GOD IS A PLURALITY, & THE WORD FOR ONE IS A COMPOUND UNITY. THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE FOR GOD WHO IS A TRIUNITY PLURALITY ONE UNITY. for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Godhead Relationship": HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.
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LIST: GOD THE FATHER {JOHN 1:14 – 20:22} {3 JOHN 7}
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(1) The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. {John 1:14}
(2) No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. {John 1:18}
(3) The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. {John 3:35}
(4) Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. {22} Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. {23} But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. {John 4:21-23}
(5) But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. {18} Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. {19} Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. {20} For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and he will show him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. {21} For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. {22} For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: {23} That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. {24} Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. {25} Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. {6 } For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;" {John 5:17-26}
(6) I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. {John 5:30}
(6) But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. {37} And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. {John 5:36-37}
(8) Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. {John 5:45}
(9) Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. {28} Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? {29} Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. {John 6:27-29}
(10) Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. {33} For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. {34} Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. {35} And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. {36} But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. {37} All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. {38} For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. {39} And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. {40} And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. {41} The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. {42} And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? {43} Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. {44} No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. {45} It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. {46} Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. {John 6:32-46}
(11) As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. {58} This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. {John 6:57-58}
(12) And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. {John 6:65}
(13) And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. {17} It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. {18} I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. {19} Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. {John 8:16-19}
(14) They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. {28} Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. {29} And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. {John 8:27-29}
(15) I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. {39} They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. {40} But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. {41} Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. {42} Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. {John 8:38-42}
(16) Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. {John 8:49}
(17) Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? {54} Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: {John 8:53-54}
(18) As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. {16} And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. {17} Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. {18} No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. {John 10:15-18}
(19) Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? {37} If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. {38} But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. {John 10:36-38}
(20) Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. {42} And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. {John 11:41-42}
(21) If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. {27} Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. {28} Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. {John 12:26-28}
(22) For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. {50} And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. {1} Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. {2} And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; {3} Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; {John 12:49-13:3}
(23) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. {7} If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. {8} Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. {9} Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. {11} Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. {12} Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. {13} And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. {14} If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. {15} If ye love me, keep my commandments. {16} And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; {John 14:6-16}
(24) At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. {21} He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. {22} Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? {23} Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. {24} He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. {25} These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. {26} But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. {27} Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. {28} Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. {29} And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. {30} Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. {31} But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. {1} I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. {John 14:20-15:1}
(25) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. {9} As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. {John 15:8-9}
(26) Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. {16} Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. {John 15:15-16}
(27) He that hateth me hateth my Father also. {24} If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. {25} But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. {26} But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: {John 15:23-26}
(28) And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. {John 16:3}
(29) Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. {8} And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: {9} Of sin, because they believe not on me; {10} Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; {11} Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. {John 16:7-11}
(30) All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you. {16} A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. {17} Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? {John 16:15-17}
(31) And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. {24} Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. {25} These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. {26} At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: {27} For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. {28} I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. {John 16:23-28}
(32) Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. {33} These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. {1} These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: {John 16:32-17:1}
(33) And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. {John 17:5}
(34) And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.{12} While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. {John 17:11-12}
(35) That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. {22} And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: {23} I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. {24} Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. {25} O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. {26} And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. {John 17:21-26}
(36) Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? {John 18:11}
(37) Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. {John 20:17}
(38) Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. {22} And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: {John 20:21-22}
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MISC: REFERENCES TO GOD - FATHER, SON, & HOLY SPIRIT ARE FOUND A LARGE NUMBER OF SCRIPTURES {PHILIPPIANS 1:2} {3 JOHN 7}
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(1) GOD (39): {1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 8-9; 2:2, 4-5, 8-10, 12-15; 3:2, 3:9, 11, 13; 4:1, 3, 5, 7-9, 14, 16; 5:9, 18, 23} (2) FATHER (6): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 2:11, 3:11, 13}
(3) SON - JESUS (17): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 10; 2:14, 15, 19; 3:11, 13; 4:1-2, 14; 5:9, 18, 23, 28}
(4) LORD (25): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 6, 8; 2:15, 19; 3:8, 11-13; 4:1-2, 6, 15-17; 5:2, 9, 12, 23, 27-28}
(5) CHRIST (14): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 2:6, 14, 19; 3:2, 11, 13; 4:16; 5:9, 18, 23, 28}
(6) HOLY SPIRIT (4): {1 Thessalonians 1:5, 6; 4:8; 5:19}
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JESUS CHRIST PRE-EMINENCE {COLOSSIANS} {3 JOHN 7}
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Jesus Christ is complete given His fullness {2:9} adequate as contrasted with the emptiness of deceptive human philosophy (2:8) that lacks ability to restrain the old sinful nature (2:23).
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Colossians
2:8-10 Beware
lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit,
after
the tradition of men,
after
the rudiments of the world,
and not
after Christ.
{9} For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the
Godhead bodily. {10} And
ye
are complete in him,
which
is the head of all principality and power:
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Jesus Christ is the very image of God and first born of every human. |
Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: |
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Jesus Christ is the creator or all things and they are created for Him. |
Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: |
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Jesus Christ is the sustainer of all things that consist by Him. |
Colossians 1:17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. |
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Jesus Christ is the head of the church and the first to be resurrected that He have preeminence. |
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
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Jesus Christ is the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form. |
Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. |
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Jesus Christ is the reconciler all things through His death on the cross. |
Colossians 1:20-22 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. {21} And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled {22} In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: |
CHRIST PREEMINENCE IN THE ENTIRE CREATION {COLOSSIANS} {3 JOHN 7}
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JESUS EARTHLY GOVERNMENT |
SAVED ONES RECONCILED |
SAINTS WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE |
SAINTS FAITH IN JESUS BAPTISM |
SAVED ONES GODLY LIVING |
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Jesus visible image dwells full Godhead Colossians 1:15/19 |
Peace in Jesus blood of cross reconciles Colossians 1:20 |
Mystery hid reveals Christ in Gentiles Colossians 1:26-27 |
Flesh circumcision-> Christ circumcision Colossians 2:11 |
Jesus is our life and we are risen in Him Colossians 3:1-3 |
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Jesus creator for all things for Himself Colossians 1:16 |
Alienated & enemies reconciled in Jesus Colossians 1:21 |
Teach/present saints perfect in Christ Colossians 1:28 |
Buried with Christ; raised with Christ Colossians 2:12 |
Put off old man of flesh sins->new man Colossians 3:8-10 |
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Jesus before all & by Him they consist Colossians 1:17 |
Jesus body of flesh in death made holy Colossians 1:22 |
Knit in love together in Jesus is wisdom Colossians 2:2-3 |
Were dead in sins -> made alive with Him Colossians 2:13 |
Put on charity (love) bonds of perfection Colossians 3:14 |
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Jesus is the head of His church on earth Colossians 1:18 |
Grounded & settled in hope of gospel Colossians 1:23 |
Philosophy, vain lies traditions for Christ Colossians 2:8 |
Remove legalism & ritualism for Christ Colossians 2:14-23 |
Whatever you do, all in name of Jesus Colossians 3:17 |
Nothing of the Gentiles: Missionaries received no money from non-believers lest he appear to be selling the gospel.
Matthew 10:5-9 "These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into <any> city of the Samaritans enter ye not: {6} But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. {7} And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. {8} Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. {9} Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses," Later God allow preaching to the Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 11:7 "Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?"
THIRD JOHN THEME: HOSPITALITY TO CHRISTIAN MINISTERS TO GENTILES {3 John 1:8}
PURPOSE: TO ENCOURAGE HOSPITALITY TO TRAVELING CHRISTIAN MINISTERS {3 John 1:8}
[ CONCLUSION: ] [ THEREFORE ]
3 John 1:8 "We [ therefore ] ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the [ truth ]." Key verse on Christian hospitality.
WAY: WE OUGHT TO RECEIVE SUCH THAT WE MIGHT BE FELLOW-HELPERS TO THE TRUTH.
IV) WARNING AGAINST SELF CENTER CHRISTIANITY: {3 JOHN 1:9-12}
THE BAD DIOTREPHAS {3JOHN 1:9-11}
WHY: Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {3 John 1:9}
WAY: If I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. {3 John 1:10}
WHAT: Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. {3 John 1:11}
3 John 1:9 "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not." Another letter?
Diotrephes: Diotrephes only found here. Meaning nurtured by Zeus or Jupiter.
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CONTRASTS:: DIOTREPHES (EVIL) / DEMETRIUS (GOOD) {3 JOHN 1:9-12}
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DIOTREPHES: I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {10} Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth <them> out of the church. {3 John 1:9-10}
DEMETRIUS:
Beloved, follow
not that which is evil,
but
that which is good.
He
that doeth good is of God:
but he
that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Demetrius
hath
good report of all men,
and of
the truth itself:
yea, and we
also
bear
record;
and ye
know that our record is true.
{3
John 1:11-12}
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Preeminence among them: Preeminence = pride.
Matthew 20:27 "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:"
Matthew 23:11 "But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant."
3 John 1:10 "Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth <them> out of the church."
Prating: Talking nonsense with malicious (wicked) words.
Apostle authority: John could come with his authority.
2 Corinthians 13:2 "I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:"
2 Corinthians 13:10 "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction."
Forbiddeth them that would, and casteth <them> out of the church:
John 9:22 "These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue."
WHY: DO GOOD NOT EVIL
3 John 1:11 "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is [ good ]. He that doeth [ good ] is of /\ God /\: but he that doeth evil hath not seen /\ God /\."
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CONTRAST: GOOD -> GOD; EVIL -> NOT OF GOD {2 JOHN 1:9-12} {3 JOHN 11}:
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(1) Follow not evil as i.e. Diotrehes {9}, but that which is good i.e. Demetrius {13} & Gaius {1}.
(2) He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God. {3 John 11}
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Follow that which is good:
James 4:17 "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth <it> not, to him it is sin."
Hebrews 6:12 "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
1 John 2:29 "If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him."
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KEY WORD: GOOD {3 JOHN 11-12}
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(1) Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. {3 John 1:11}
(2) Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. {3 John 1:12}
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Doeth evil hath not seen God: 1 John 1:8 seems to contradict this.
1 John 1:8 "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." Commit sin continually - practice evil
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us <our> sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
THE GOOD DEMETRIUS {3JOHN 1:12}
WHAT: Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself
WHY: We also bear record; and ye know that our record is true
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. {3 John 1:12}
3 John 12 "Demetrius hath [ good ] report of all <men>, and of the [ truth ] itself: yea, and we <also> bear record; and ye know that our record is [ true ]."
Probably not the Demetrius in Acts 19:24. Only found here. A comparison between Demetrius and Diotrephes (9) above is obvious.
John 21:24 "This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true."
V) VISIT BY JOHN: {3 JOHN 1:13-14}
CONCLUSION & BENEDICTION {3JOHN 1:13-14}
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: {3 John 1:13}
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. {3 John 1:14}
WAIT: UNTIL JOHN COMES
3 John 1:13 "I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:"
3 John 1:14 "But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace <be> to thee. <Our> friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name."
See thee:
2 John 1:12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you. Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.
1 Samuel 25:6 "And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast."
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Peace the opposite to anxiety. Tranquillity & worry free.
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CONTRASTS:GRACE, PEACE, & MERCY - RESULTING IN GOD'S PEACE {3 JOHN 1:14}
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Grace-> Un-merit flavor from God -> Getting what we do not deserve
Mercy-> No punishment -> Not getting what we deserve
Peace-> Rest & assurance, in the Lord, that God has everything under control
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MISC: VIRTUE GIFTS OF GOD: FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE {3 JOHN 1:14}
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(1) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. {5} And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. {Romans 5:2, 5}
(2) And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these <is> charity. {1 Corinthians 13:13} Charity = love
(3) For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. {6} For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. {Galatians 5:5-6}
(4) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {2:8} For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {Ephesians 1:4, 2:8}
(5) Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, {5} For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; {Colossians 1:4-5}
(6) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {5:8} But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 1:3, 5:8}
(7) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. {23} Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) {24} And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: {Hebrews 10:22-24, 11:1}
(8) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {4} To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. {1 Peter 1:3-5, 22}
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MISC: PEACE {PHILIPPIANS 1:2-4:9} {3 JOHN 14}
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(1) Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Philippians 1:2}
(2) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. {Philippians 4:7}
(3) Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. {Philippians 4:9}
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