1. Gaius – 3 John

2. What book of the Bible written to a man named Gaius? He is one of many unsung heroes of the Bible.He is one of many unsung heroes of the Bible. We read about him in the book of III John.We read about him in the book of III John.

3. What book of the Bible written to a man named Gaius? 3 John 1:1 THE ELDER, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:3 John 1:1 THE ELDER, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:

4. What book of the Bible written to a man named Gaius? Over the years I have know many who faced some of the challenges that Gaius faced.Over the years I have know many who faced some of the challenges that Gaius faced. We are given examples like this to help us know what is God’s will when we face difficult challenges. (1 Cor 10:11)We are given examples like this to help us know what is God’s will when we face difficult challenges. (1 Cor 10:11)

5. What book of the Bible written to a man named Gaius? 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 - Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.1 Corinthians 10:11-12 - Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

6. What book of the Bible written to a man named Gaius? Let us observe some qualities in the man named Gaius.Let us observe some qualities in the man named Gaius.

7. He Walked In Truth. Our life is a walk with two possibilities --- light or darkness. (3 Jn 3-4)Our life is a walk with two possibilities --- light or darkness. (3 Jn 3-4)

8. He Walked In Truth. 3 John 1:3-4 - For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.3 John 1:3-4 - For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

9. He Walked In Truth. We are living in a time where the pursuit of truth is ridiculed and called “legalism.”We are living in a time where the pursuit of truth is ridiculed and called “legalism.” Those who have vocally spoken this way have revealed an attitude that denies any “rules” that come from God’s word. (Jn 12:48-50)Those who have vocally spoken this way have revealed an attitude that denies any “rules” that come from God’s word. (Jn 12:48-50)

10. He Walked In Truth. John 12:48 - 50 - "He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him -- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 "For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speakJohn 12:48 - 50 - "He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him -- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 "For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak

11. He Walked In Truth. 50 "And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak50 "And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak

12. He Walked In Truth. When we speak of truth, we speak of that which can be known by all. We must love the truth and believe it can be found. (Acts 17:11)When we speak of truth, we speak of that which can be known by all. We must love the truth and believe it can be found. (Acts 17:11)

13. He Walked In Truth. Acts 17:11 - These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were soActs 17:11 - These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so

14. He Walked In Truth. There is a progression in this verse to Love then Know and then Walk in the truth.There is a progression in this verse to Love then Know and then Walk in the truth. Not everyone loves the truth.Not everyone loves the truth. This will be true of some Christians. (2 Tim 4:2-4)This will be true of some Christians. (2 Tim 4:2-4)

15. He Walked In Truth. 2 Timothy 4:2-4 - Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.2 Timothy 4:2-4 - Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.

16. He Walked In Truth. 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.

17. He Walked In Truth. When you are diligently loving and seeking truth, what kind of teaching do you want?When you are diligently loving and seeking truth, what kind of teaching do you want? Finding truth takes a diligence that many do not have. (Mt 13:13-16)Finding truth takes a diligence that many do not have. (Mt 13:13-16)

18. He Walked In Truth. Matthew 13:13-16 - "Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 "And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: 'Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceiveMatthew 13:13-16 - "Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 "And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: 'Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive

19. He Walked In Truth. 15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.' 16 "But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear;15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.' 16 "But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear;

20. He Walked In Truth. Many in the name of openness, love and grace hate the truth!Many in the name of openness, love and grace hate the truth! There is only one alternative to the truth, deception. (2 Thess 2:9-12)There is only one alternative to the truth, deception. (2 Thess 2:9-12)

21. He Walked In Truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved

22. He Walked In Truth. 11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

23. He Walked In Truth. Do you see the progression? No Love-- Believe the lie--then condemned.Do you see the progression? No Love-- Believe the lie--then condemned. What is a lover of truth like? John rejoiced in Gaius.What is a lover of truth like? John rejoiced in Gaius.

24. He is a Hospitable Person Please note the kind of hospitality. (3 Jn 5-8)Please note the kind of hospitality. (3 Jn 5-8)

25. He is a Hospitable Person 3 John 1:5-8 - Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, 7 because they went forth for His name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.3 John 1:5-8 - Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, 7 because they went forth for His name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

26. He is a Hospitable Person This is not just having your best friend over for dinner.This is not just having your best friend over for dinner. This is an unselfish hospitality that advances the cause of the Lord.This is an unselfish hospitality that advances the cause of the Lord. What kind of opportunities have we seen here?What kind of opportunities have we seen here? Our concern for others is characteristic of those who find God’s truth. (Mt 25:35-40)Our concern for others is characteristic of those who find God’s truth. (Mt 25:35-40)

27. He is a Hospitable Person Matthew 25:35-40 - 'for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 'I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?Matthew 25:35-40 - 'for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 'I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

28. He is a Hospitable Person 38 'When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 'Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' 40 "And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.38 'When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 'Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' 40 "And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.

29. He is a Hospitable Person The use of the homes in the New Testament.The use of the homes in the New Testament. Jesus expected houses to be opened in His personal ministry. (Mt 10:11 15; Lk 10:38-42)Jesus expected houses to be opened in His personal ministry. (Mt 10:11 15; Lk 10:38-42)

30. He is a Hospitable Person Matthew 10:11-15 - "Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 "And when you go into a household, greet it. 13 "If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.Matthew 10:11-15 - "Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 "And when you go into a household, greet it. 13 "If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.

31. He is a Hospitable Person 14 "And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. 15 "Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!14 "And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. 15 "Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!

32. He is a Hospitable Person Luke 10:38-42 - Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.Luke 10:38-42 - Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.

33. He is a Hospitable Person 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 "But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 "But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

34. He is a Hospitable Person Christians met in their homes to be with each other. (Acts 2:41-42, 47)Christians met in their homes to be with each other. (Acts 2:41-42, 47)

35. He is a Hospitable Person Acts 2:47 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.Acts 2:47 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

36. He is a Hospitable Person Christians may come together to pray. (Acts 12:5)Christians may come together to pray. (Acts 12:5)

37. He is a Hospitable Person Acts 12:5 5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.Acts 12:5 5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.

38. He is a Hospitable Person 2 John was written to a woman who was very hospitable. (2 Jn 9-11)2 John was written to a woman who was very hospitable. (2 Jn 9-11)

39. He is a Hospitable Person 2 John 1:9-11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.2 John 1:9-11 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

40. He is a Hospitable Person Gaius received men he did not know.Gaius received men he did not know. These were "strangers." (3 Jn 5)These were "strangers." (3 Jn 5)

41. He is a Hospitable Person 3 John 1:5 5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,3 John 1:5 5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,

42. He is a Hospitable Person He did this "for His names sake" that is for the spread of the gospel. This was not just a pleasure trip.He did this "for His names sake" that is for the spread of the gospel. This was not just a pleasure trip. How many times have you used your home for the cause of Christ?How many times have you used your home for the cause of Christ? Let us consider some excuses.Let us consider some excuses.

43. He was a Fearless Man. Many are cowards in respect to the truth of God. (Rev 21:8; Jn 12:42-43)Many are cowards in respect to the truth of God. (Rev 21:8; Jn 12:42-43)

44. He was a Fearless Man. Revelation 21:8 8 "But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."Revelation 21:8 8 "But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."

45. He was a Fearless Man. John 12:42-43 42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.John 12:42-43 42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

46. He was a Fearless Man. Some are ashamed they are Christians, and are ashamed of the Bible.Some are ashamed they are Christians, and are ashamed of the Bible. Cowardly people can be easily manipulated.Cowardly people can be easily manipulated. In the church was a man called "Diotrephes." (3 Jn 9-10)In the church was a man called "Diotrephes." (3 Jn 9-10)

47. He was a Fearless Man. 3 John 1:9-10 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. 10 Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.3 John 1:9-10 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. 10 Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.

48. He was a Fearless Man. Churches need a qualified leadership. Without it proud men will seek to gain control. They do so without principle.Churches need a qualified leadership. Without it proud men will seek to gain control. They do so without principle. Gaius stood up to him and John said "do it again!"Gaius stood up to him and John said "do it again!" No man can throw you out of the Lord's church.No man can throw you out of the Lord's church.

49. He was a Fearless Man. Do not be ashamed of good people fighting in the Lord's cause. Give them support. (2 Tim 1:6-8)Do not be ashamed of good people fighting in the Lord's cause. Give them support. (2 Tim 1:6-8)

50. He was a Fearless Man. 2 Timothy 1:6-8 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,2 Timothy 1:6-8 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,

51. He was a Fearless Man. Gaius was a man of Spiritual strength.Gaius was a man of Spiritual strength. He was committed to loving what is right. (3 Jn 11-14; 1:2)He was committed to loving what is right. (3 Jn 11-14; 1:2)

52. He was a Fearless Man. 3 John 1:11-14 11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. 12 Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink;3 John 1:11-14 11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. 12 Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink;

53. He was a Fearless Man. 14 but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.14 but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

54. He was a Fearless Man. 3 John 1:2 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.3 John 1:2 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

55. He was a Fearless Man. What would this mean to you? Never another sick day? Or Drop dead?What would this mean to you? Never another sick day? Or Drop dead? Do you look at God's word as you do physical nourishment?Do you look at God's word as you do physical nourishment? What if God blessed you materially in proportion with you giving to his work? (Heb 13:5-6; Lk 9:24)What if God blessed you materially in proportion with you giving to his work? (Heb 13:5-6; Lk 9:24)

56. He was a Fearless Man. Hebrews 13:5-6 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"Hebrews 13:5-6 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

57. He was a Fearless Man. Luke 9:24 24 "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.Luke 9:24 24 "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

58. He was a Fearless Man. Build you life upon the rock. God will not forsake you. Be a Gaius!Build you life upon the rock. God will not forsake you. Be a Gaius!