Christian Hospitality - Message 2 - Working Together for Truth - 3 John 1-14
Outline
3 John condemns a lack of hospitality shown to faithful teachers by Diotrephes. I. Walking in Truth – vs. 1-4 A. Love and Truth – Matt 5:16 B. Be Well – SVBEEV – “Si vales, bene est; ergo valeo†C. Joy in the Midst of Sorrow and Strife
II. Fellow Workers for Truth – vs. 5-8 A. A Faithful Fellow Worker - Gaius B. For Brethren and Strangers – Heb 13:2; Matt 25:34-36 C. Hospitality D. Why Be Hospitable to Traveling Teachers?
III. Abusing the Truth – vs. 9-10 A. A Troublemaker – Diotrephes B. Arrogance C. Avoiding Fellowship D. Antagonistic Gossip E. Apostle Defying F. Abusive Discipline
IV. A Testimony of Truth – vs. 11-12 A. An Example to Follow – Demetrius B. Imitate – Eph 5:1; 1 Pet 3:13; 1 Thess 1:6; 2 Thess 3:7, 9; 1 Cor 4:16; 11:1; 1 Thess 2:14 C. A Good Testimony from All
V. Peace – vs. 13-14 A. In the Midst of Strife B. Between Friends
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...