The Third Letter of the Apostle
JOHN
Author:
John one of the original apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Date:
Probably sometime between 85 and 95 AD.
Theme:
Three individuals – John’s good friend Gaius who behaved in accordance with the truth, Diotrephes who exalted himself and opposed John, and Demetrius witnessed to by the truth itself. Believers are to follow the example of Gaius and Demetrius and to reject the example of Diotrephes. Verse 11 seems to be the key verse.
Contents:
Gaius – someone who proved he was a believer 1-8
Diotrephes – someone who proved he was not a believer 9-11
Demetrius – someone even the truth speaks well of 12