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	Third Epistle of John - Theopedia
		The third epistle of John was written by the apostle John about the year 90 A.D. from the city of Ephesus in Asia Minor.
		The third epistle of John is the second-shortest book in the Bible, consisting of only fifteen verses.
		John wrote to commend Gaius, who was taking care of traveling teachers and missionaries, and also to warn against people like Diotrephes, who was proud and refused to listen to spiritual leaders in authority.
	www.theopedia.com /Third_Epistle_of_John (340 words)

	Third Epistle of John - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The New Testament Third Epistle of John (often referred to as 3 John) is the 64th book of the Bible.
		Edgar Goodspeed saw this and 2 John as cover letters for 1 John, as the only likely reason for their preservation.
		Tertullian, "On Monogamy" ch.vi quotes a brief phrase—"follow the better things"— from 3 John i.11 "Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good", a phrase that might also have been adapted from the Septuagint Psalm xxxvi.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Third_Epistle_of_John (396 words)

	Bible Notes - III John
		The apostle John was one of Jesus' twelve disciples, the son of Zebedee, and the brother of James.
		John must have been the younger of the two brothers, for he is always mentioned second to James in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
		The Holy Spirit in Action: This epistle doesn't refer directly to the Holy Spirit, but his ministry is implicit throughout the message; in particular, permitting believers to "walk in truth", and strengthening itinerant missionaries in their ministry.
	www.angelfire.com /sc3/redentormio/IIIJohn.html (777 words)

	New Testament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Gospel of John -- John, a fisherman and apostle.
		The earliest of the books of the New Testament was 1 Thessalonians, an epistle of Paul, written probably 51, or possibly Galatians in 49 according to one of two theories of its writing.
		However, John A. Robinson, Redating the New Testament (1976), proposed that all of the New Testament was completed before 70, the year the temple at Jerusalem was destroyed.
	www.nebulasearch.com /encyclopedia/article/New_Testament.html (2476 words)

	Epistles of John
		The Epistles of John are three letters in the New Testament of the Bible traditionally ascribed to Saint John the apostle.
		The first epistle bears no clue to its authorship, but in the other two epistles the author calls himself "the elder." The three letters were probably written in the Roman province of Asia (western Anatolia) toward the end of the 1st century.
		John addresses this letter not to the church, but to a faithful man in the church for the comfort of those who were standing fast in the primitive simplicity.
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	NKJV \| 3 John 1:1 - 1:15
		Third John was written in response to one such struggle within a local church.
		The background of this epistle is similar to that of John's first two epistles, though the problem threatening the addressees of 3 John is made clearer from the content of the letter.
		The Gaius to whom John wrote was a Christian in one of the churches of Asia Minor.
	www.newkingjamesversion.com /books/3john.html (1376 words)

	JOHN, THE EPISTLES OF - Online Information article about JOHN, THE EPISTLES OF
		Epistle of John is one of the excommunicating notes occasionally despatched by early Christian_ leaders to a community (cf.
		The so-called Third Epistle of John belongs to the Eai.vroAau crvQTaTLKat (2 Cor.
		The epistle may have been written by a different author, or, from a more popular standpoint, by the author of the gospel, possibly (as some critics hold) by the author of John xxi.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /JEE_JUN/JOHN_THE_EPISTLES_OF.html (3802 words)

	john - ATS Bible Dictionary on StudyLight.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		John was at once satisfied that Jesus was the Messiah, but "knew him not" by any divine intimation till he saw the appointed sign, the descending Spirit.
		John enjoyed at this time a high degree of popular veneration, Luke 3:15; the Sanhedrin sent a deputation to question him, John 1:19-28, king Herod "did many things, and heard him gladly." But he laid all he had at the Savior’s feet, John 1:27 3:33.
		The Revelation and epistles of John, it is generally believed, were written about 96-98 A. They are the latest books of the New Testament cannon, which, as the last surviving apostle, he must have greatly aided in settling.
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	Learn more about New Testament in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The epistles contain various letters written either to individuals or early Christian congregations.
		According to tradition, the earliest of the books were the letters of Paul, and the last books to be written are those attributed to John who lived to a very old age, around the year 100.
		This was very similar to the modern canon, but also included the Wisdom of Solomon (now part of the Apocrypha) and the Revelation of Peter, which was dropped when it was discovered that it was not actually written by Saint Peter, the apostle.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /n/ne/new_testament.html (2331 words)

	TheSchoolOfChrist.Org \| John: The Apostle of Testimony
		II Peter, the epistles of John, and the epistle of Jude were written much later, after the Church had been inundated with false brethren, false teachers, false prophets, false apostles, and false doctrines.
		The third has the face of a man, and this is representative of the Son of Man, the theme of the Gospel of Luke.
		John goes beyond the miracle of the bread and fish and provides us with a lengthy discourse which demonstrates the significance of the miracle: that Christ Himself is the Bread which came down from heaven.
	www.watchman.net /articles/john.html (3086 words)

	Introductory Lectures :: William Kelly // 3 John
		Without the third Epistle we should have an immense loss; for here too we may meet the unbelieving slight already noticed in a scribe of this age by a direct assertion of its living value.
		It is admitted that the principle of the Epistle is found all through the New Testament; but the strength of the application, the incisive edge of its holy jealousy for Christ, is only to be found there.
		The third Epistle accordingly is not addressed to a lady and her children.
	www.biblecentre.org /commentaries/wk_68_lect_int_3_john.htm (2193 words)

	Third Epistle of John - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It is addressed to Caius, or Gaius, but whether to the Christian of that name in Macedonia (Acts 19:29) or in Corinth (Romans 16:23) or in Derbe (Acts 20:4) is uncertain.
		It was written for the purpose of commending to Gaius a party of Christians led by Demetrius, who were strangers in the place where he lived, and who had gone thither for the purpose of preaching the gospel (verse 7).
		The language of this epistle is remarkably similar to 2 John, and it is the scholarly consensus that the same man wrote both of these letters, although it has been doubted he also wrote the Gospel of John, 1 John, or Revelation.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Third_Epistle_of_John (173 words)

	3john1
		This third epistle of John is written to a church that did not practice that love for each other.
		John was very pleased with Gaius' work in the Lord, when others that had been with Gaius returned to John with their reports.
		John is telling you that if you are ever cast out of a church like that which is evil, gossips and does not the love of God, then you are better off.
	www.theseason.org /3john/3john1.htm (1412 words)

	John, Third Epistle of (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net
		This book of the Bible is addressed to Caius, or Gaius, but whether to the Christian of that name in Macedonia (Acts 19: 29) or in Corinth (Rom.
		It was written for the purpose of commending to Gaius some Christians who were strangers in the place where he lived, and who had gone thither for the purpose of preaching the gospel (ver.
		The Second and Third Epistles were probably written soon after the First, and from Ephesus.
	www.christiananswers.net /dictionary/johnthirdepistleof.html (104 words)

	John 3
		John wrote three epistles: the first one to Christians in general; the second one to an individual, an unnamed lady; and this third one to a Christian gentleman, Gaius.
		In I Corinthians 1:14, we meet the third Gaius: "I thank God that I baptized none of you (Corinthians), but Crispus and Gaius." The Epistle to the Romans was written from Corinth where this Gaius lived.
		C. (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.
	www.trbc.org /sermons/20030323.html (931 words)

	People's New Testament \| Christian Classics Ethereal Library
		Certain brethren had been where Gaius lived, had enjoyed his hospitality and had spoken well of him to John on their return.
		The aged John was wont to call the saints his children.
		These verses correspond with the 12th and 13th of the Second Epistle.
	www.ccel.org /j/johnson_bw/pnt/PNT25-01.HTM (353 words)

	1 John Chapter 1
		John knew that the antichrist, or the man of sin, was going to come at the end of the age.
		John is speaking of the moral law of God, or the ten commandments; and also the two great commandments of “love thy neighbor as thyself, and love God with all of your being”.
		And finally, we notice that John added the phrase “neither he that loveth not his brother.” Loving brothers and sisters in Christ is one of the major themes of this book, and according to John, it is the most crucial and important of all the commandments; both love for the Lord, and for the brethren.
	www.homestead.com /sglblibrary/files/StudiesByChrisBurke/123JohnWebVersion.htm (12387 words)

	Sermons From Third John - The Three Men Of Third John (1-13)
		Several books of the New Testament reflect the life of the early church, and this is especially true of the Third Epistle of John a.
		As with 2 John, the "elder" is believed by most conservative scholars to be the apostle John 2.
		Ephesus is usually suggested as the location from which John wrote this epistle, as he was known to live there in the later years of his life 2.
	www.bible.ca /eo/3jn/3jn_01.htm (1226 words)

	John Bio: The Online Library of Liberty
		John the Apostle is traditionally considered to be the author of the three Epistles of John, the Fourth Gospel, and Revelation.
		The Gospel and Epistles are generally viewed as connected works, with the earlier Epistles serving as an introduction or overview of the Gospel.
		John focused on more spiritual matters, however, such as the dual nature of Christ, his relationship to God the father, false prophets, salvation, and the importance of divine love in this scheme.
	oll.libertyfund.org /Intros/John.php (186 words)

	3 John - TheoWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Third Epistle of John is addressed to Caius, or Gaius, but whether to the Christian of that name in Macedonia (Acts 19: 29) or in Corinth (Rom.
		Scholars believe that this letter was written by a member of the Johannine Community and not John the disciple of Jesus.
		The letter is generally dated to the end of the first century CE or the beginning of the second.
	www.theowiki.com /index.php/3_John (135 words)

	PNT Commentary on 3rd John Chapter 1
		The aged John was wont to call the saints his children.
		In those early ages hospitality to the saints sent on evangelistic missions, and especially to persecuted saints driven from home, was a very important duty.
		These verses correspond with the 12th and 13th of the Second Epistle.
	bible.christiansunite.com /pnt.cgi?2501 (359 words)

	Sunday, September 21, 1997, The Third Epistle Of John
		(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.
		INTRODUCTION: John wrote three epistles: the first one to Christians in general; the second one to an individual, an unnamed lady; and this third one to a Christian gentleman, Gaius.
		In I Corinthians 1:14, we meet the third Gaius: "I thank God that I baptized none of you (Corinthians), but Crispus and Gaius." The Epistle to the Romans was written from Corinth where this Gaius lived.
	sermons.trbc.org /970921.html (1367 words)

	Third Epistle of John: the smallest online Bible Book.
		In Greek this Epistle is called the "Ioannou gamma" or "Ioannou G", which translates the "third of John".
		In fact, you will find other Gaius' mentioned in the New Testament such as the Gaius that traveled with Paul from Macedonia in Acts 19:29,the Gaius of Derbe in Acts 20:4,and the Gaius that hosted Paul and got baptized by Paul in Corinth in Romans 16:23 and 1Corinthians 1:14.
		In this letter, John encourages Gaius to keep strong in the faith and to love and receive other Christians that come to do God's work.
	3john.jesusanswers.com (288 words)

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	Sunday, September 21, 1997, The Third Epistle Of John
		(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.
		INTRODUCTION: John wrote three epistles: the first one to Christians in general; the second one to an individual, an unnamed lady; and this third one to a Christian gentleman, Gaius.
		(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: (3 John 1:7) Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
	www.trbc.org /sermons/970921.html (1367 words)

	3 John
		An Introduction to the New Testament: The Johannine Epistles
		The earliest attestation for II John comes from Irenaeus, and the Muratorian Canon accepts two letters of John only.
		Because the author appears to stand in the Johannine tradition that is thought to have flourished in the first quarter of the second century, II and III John have been dated to the same time period.
	www.earlychristianwritings.com /3john.html (278 words)

	Saint John, The Third Epistle of John ToC: The Online Library of Liberty (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Saint John, The Third Epistle of John (1611)
		John is the author of the Fourth Gospel, three short letters, and the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
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