Religion & Spirituality
Series: Open HouseHospitality and the Church3 John Hospitality…· was valued in the Scripture and in the culture. · is consistent with the character of God.· is a key part of the Christian mission strategy.· is expected to be prevalent among church members. 3 JohnQuick Facts It was written between 60 - 90 AD. Historically, it has been attributed to John, the apostle. It is the shortest book in the Greek New Testament. It focuses on 3 men: Gaius, Diotrephes and Demetrius. The ContextThe congregations still met primarily in homes. Mission work is expanding rapidly. The early church was still governed by the apostles; however, the leadership structure of the church was starting to transition. The MessageChristians and churches are expected to be hospitable, especially toward those who are serving Jesus. The Text “I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in truth.” “you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, especially when they are strangers.” “we ought to support such people so that we can be coworkers with the truth.” “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good.” biblical lessons The one who knows God is transformed. The lack of Christian obedience is to be regarded as a mark of an absence of a Christian experience. A part of “walking in the truth” is living a hospitable lifestyle. All Christians are called to missionary investment. Hospitality is a billboard for Jesus.