3 John 1:1
Truth-Governed Love and the Beloved Brother
Christian leadership speaks with tenderness, and Christian fellowship is bound together by the truth of God.
Scripture Teaching
3 John Teaching
A teaching guide through 3 John, shaped by biblical, Christ-centered, and cross-centered reading.
Overview
A teaching guide through 3 John, shaped by biblical, Christ-centered, and cross-centered reading.
Teaching Guide
Teaching paths help you move through the book with a clear purpose. Use the right rail to focus the chapter plan, or stay in the full book view to read every passage in canonical order.
Best for: church-wide formation, short series, discipleship.
Each week can point to Study, and some weeks also link to an outline when one is available.
Chapter Plan
Walking in the Truth Through Faithful Hospitality
3 John argues that genuine allegiance to the truth produces faithful hospitality, discernible character, and humble support for gospel work, while prideful self-importance damages the church and opposes the mission of Christ.
3 John 1:2
Prospering in Body as the Soul Prospers
True Christian flourishing is measured first by the condition of the soul, from which other aspects of life flow.
3 John 1:3
Joy Over a Life Walking in the Truth
A believer's life should visibly align with the truth of the gospel so that others can testify to that faithfulness.
3 John 1:4
No Greater Joy Than Children Walking in Truth
The highest joy of faithful spiritual leadership is seeing believers live in obedient fidelity to the truth of the gospel.
3 John 1:5
Faithful Care for Brothers and Strangers
True Christian faithfulness expresses itself in sacrificial care for fellow believers, especially those serving the spread of the gospel.
3 John 1:6
Supporting Gospel Workers in a Manner Worthy of God
Believers honor God by supporting gospel workers with generous, worthy care.
3 John 1:7
Going Out for the Sake of the Name
Gospel workers rely on the faithful support of the church as they carry the message of Christ into the world.
3 John 1:8
Fellow Workers for the Truth
Supporting those who proclaim the gospel is participation in the mission of the truth.
3 John 1:9
Proud Leadership That Rejects Apostolic Authority
Self-exalting leadership opposes the truth and undermines the life of the church.
3 John 1:10
Confronting Self-Exalting Leadership
Prideful leadership produces destructive actions that must be confronted for the health of the church.
3 John 1:11
Imitate What Is Good
Believers must imitate what reflects God's character because conduct reveals spiritual reality.
3 John 1:12
A Good Testimony in the Truth
Faithful character is confirmed by consistent testimony and alignment with the truth.
3 John 1:13-14
Peace and Face-to-Face Fellowship
Christian fellowship flourishes through personal presence, mutual peace, and relational care within the people of God.