True Christian Hospitality, the perfect blend of love and truth – 3 John 10a, 11-15
This week we again look at Diotrephes the negative example of true Christian hospitality. We learn that John planned to discipline him. Then, we are introduced to Demetrius and find out he is a worthy recipient of hospitality.
Notes:
3. John's Plan to discipline Diotrephes V 10a
4. John's Counsel to Gaius concerning Diotrephes V 11
a. Do not imitate Diotrephes
b. His evil deeds reveal his unregenerate heart
C. Demetrius: A Worthy Recipient of Hospitality (V12)
1. A good testimony from everyone
2. A good testimony from the truth itself
3. A good testimony from John and other apostles
D. Closing Thoughts (V-13-15)
1. More to write V 13
2. Desire for face to face fellowship V 14
3. A farewell wish V 15
Pastor Ron concludes 3 John this week. We have learned what true Christian hospitality is according to the Bible and find it is the perfect blend of love and truth. We can apply these truths to our own lives.
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Ron Lewis has served as pastor of Faith Bible Church since 1994. He was married to his wife Jane for forty four years until she went to heaven to be with her Lord in December of 2022. Ron and Jane lost their oldest son Bradley in a car accident in 2010. Ron now has two grown...