Does your reputation for the Gospel precede you, or do people have to guess if you’re actually a follower of Jesus? We often think our private walk with God is all that matters, but the Bible shows us that our public witness—how we treat others and support the truth—speaks volumes to a watching world. Are you a "light-bearer" like Gaius, or a "power-seeker" like Diotrephes?
In this study, Pastor Ron Hindt dives into the shortest book in the Bible, 3 John. Though it reads like a brief postcard with only 14 verses, it packs a massive punch regarding our character, our hospitality, and our example. Moving verse-by-verse, we examine three different men and what their lives teach us about being real for the sake of the Gospel.
The Soul Prosperity of Gaius: Discover what it means to "prosper and be in health" just as your soul prospers. Learn why a healthy soul is marked by walking in the truth and showing radical hospitality to those who labor for the name of Christ.
The Danger of Diotrephes: Unpack the warning against the "spirit of Diotrephes"—the desire to have preeminence and control within the church. Explore how pride and malicious words can hinder the work of God and why we must refuse to imitate what is evil.
The Good Testimony of Demetrius: Look at the example of a man who had a "good testimony from all." Learn how to live a life that is so consistent with the Word of God that even the truth itself bears witness to your character.
The Missionary’s Legacy: Hear the powerful story of A.W. Milne, a missionary to cannibals in New Guinea. Discover how one life lived for Jesus can move a tribe from a place where "there was no light" to a place where "there was no darkness."
