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Experience the essence of love, truth, and service through the eyes of the early Christian community with host Christie. Discover how Gaius's unwavering faith and hospitality serve as timeless examples for those called to spread the gospel. We'll explore John's message on the fine line between relying on others and letting God's provision guide our mission. Delve into the story of Diotrephes, whose actions stand as a stark contrast, highlighting the vital choice between good and evil.
Join us as we celebrate the inspiring character of Demetrius, upheld for his commitment to truth. Through heartfelt reflections, John extends his prayers for health and prosperity, emphasizing the power of community and the longing for face-to-face fellowship. This episode offers warmth, wisdom, and enduring lessons from the Third Epistle of John, resonating across time and distance. Embrace the profound messages that continue to inspire believers today.
Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, chapter by chapter. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith.
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Welcome to the reading of the Third Epistle of John, Chapter 1, with In the Field Audio Bible.
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My name is Christie, your host for this episode.
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This final epistle of John reflects not only love but John's position of authority and influence.
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He recognizes Gaius as a faithful believer in the truth to people he knows and those he does not, Gaius shows us how opening one's home to others keeps us steadfast in the truth.
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For those of us who serve or may soon be called to mission life, John details the difference between taking from others.
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For those of us who serve or may soon be called to mission life, John details the difference between taking from others rather than letting God put forth people he needs to help us serve him.
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And in this epistle God used Gaius to support the mission of helping others so they could spread the gospel.
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I hope you have found your quiet place and enjoy this reading of the Third Epistle of John, Chapter 1.
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The Third Epistle of John, Chapter 1.
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I, the elder, am writing this letter.
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I am sending it to you, my dear friend Gaius.
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I love you because of the truth.
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Dear friend, I know that your spiritual life is going well.
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I pray that you also may enjoy good health and I pray that everything else may go well with you.
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Some believers came to me and told me that you are faithful to the truth.
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They told me that you continue to live by it.
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This news gave me great joy.
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living by the truth.
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Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters.
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You are faithful even though they are strangers to you.
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They have told the church about your love.
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Please help them by sending them on their way in a manner that honors God.
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They started on their journey to serve Jesus Christ.
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They didn't receive any help from those who aren't believers, so we should welcome people like them.
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We should work together with them for the truth.
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I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes will not welcome us.
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He loves to be the first in everything.
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So when I come, I will point out what he is doing.
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He is saying evil things that aren't true about us.
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Even this doesn't satisfy him, so he refuses to welcome other believers.
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He also keeps others from welcoming them.
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In fact, he throws them out of the church.
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Dear friend, don't be like those who do evil.
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Be like those who do good.
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Anyone who does what is good belongs to God.
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Anyone who does what is evil hasn't really seen or known God.
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Everyone says good things about Demetrius.
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He lives in keeping with the truth.
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We also say good things about Him and you know that what we say is true.
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I have a lot to write to you, but I don't want to write with pen and ink.
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I hope I can see you soon.
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Then we can talk face to face.
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May you have peace.
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The friends here send their greetings.
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Greet to each one of the friends there.
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