◄ 3 John 1:10 ►
So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:10? 2. How can we avoid imitating Diotrephes' behavior in our church communities today? 3. What does 3 John 1:10 teach about addressing false accusations among believers? 4. How does 3 John 1:10 connect with Matthew 18:15-17 on church discipline? 5. Why is it important to "not imitate what is evil" in leadership roles? 6. How can we support those who "welcome the brothers" despite opposition? 7. What does 3 John 1:10 reveal about early church leadership conflicts? 8. How does 3 John 1:10 address the issue of gossip within the church? 9. What can 3 John 1:10 teach about handling opposition in ministry? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1? 11. What is Pretribulationism? 12. Who was Diotrephes in the Bible? 13. Who was Philip in the Bible? 14. Did Jesus say he was God? (John 10:30 vs. John 14:28) Discussion Questions 1. How does Diotrephes' behavior contrast with the biblical model of leadership and hospitality? 2. What steps can we take to ensure accountability and integrity within our church leadership? 3. In what ways can we practice hospitality in our own lives, especially towards those who are serving in ministry? 4. How should we respond when we encounter slander or false accusations within the church community? 5. How can the principles of church discipline outlined in Matthew 18:15-17 be applied in a loving and restorative manner today? 3 John 1 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the Apostle John exemplify the bond between truth and love in his greeting to Gaius? 2. Reflect on the importance of hospitality in 3 John. How can we apply this in our current societal context? 3. What does Gaius’s treatment of the traveling teachers teach us about generosity in service? 4. Discuss the impact of Diotrephes’s behaviour on the early Christian community. What are similar situations in today's churches and how should they be addressed? 5. How does John's approach to addressing the issues caused by Diotrephes reflect his pastoral care? 6. Why do you think John decides to address Diotrephes's behavior in a letter instead of confronting him directly initially? 7. What does 3 John teach us about the balance between maintaining unity and confronting problematic behavior in a Christian community? 8. Explore the concept of "walking in the truth" as discussed in this book. 9. How does Demetrius’s good reputation influence your understanding of living a truthful and loving Christian life? 10. How can you, in your personal life, imitate good and shun evil as John advises Gaius? 11. How does 3 John emphasize the importance of personal contact and communication within a community? 12. What do you learn from 3 John about the nature and characteristics of early Christian communities? 13. In the face of opposition like that from Diotrephes, how should you respond as a believer? 14. Discuss the role of church leaders in fostering an environment of love, truth, and hospitality as presented in 3 John. 15. How can the teachings in 3 John be applied to address current global issues? 16. Based on 3 John, how would you handle a situation where a leader in your church or community is causing division? 17. How can the themes of love, truth, and hospitality be cultivated in your personal relationships and professional spaces? 18. How does the personal and situational nature of 3 John resonate with your own personal faith journey? 19. Drawing from John’s response to Diotrephes, how should modern churches handle cases of ego-driven leadership? 20. Reflecting on 3 John, how would you define 'living in the truth'? How can this be applied in contemporary society? Links 3 John 1:10 NIV 3 John 1:10 NLT 3 John 1:10 ESV 3 John 1:10 NASB 3 John 1:10 KJV 3 John 1:10 Commentaries Bible Hub