Extract
Authorship:
The apostle John. Refer to the Introduction to 2 John for more on authorship.
Date:
Uncertain, but likely late in the first century.
Theme:
A commitment to the truth and support for genuine Christian leaders.
Purpose:
To encourage love among brothers and service to traveling missionaries.
Synopsis:
The Contribution of 3 John to Redemptive Revelation
John penned this letter to a devoted Christian named Gaius, of whom we know little beyond his name. This common Latin name appears elsewhere in the New Testament (Acts 19:29; 20:4; Rom. 16:23; 1 Cor. 1:14) and was shared by several Roman leaders. However, the Gaius whom John cherished was not a dictator but a beloved brother, as evidenced by John’s repeated use of the term “beloved” four times throughout this brief epistle (3 John 1, 2, 5, 11). Gaius exemplifies spiritual well-being (3 John 2) through the power of God’s truth (3 John 3-4), yielding beautiful fruit in love and support for missionaries (3 John 5-8).
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