Let us now consider 3 John, almost as short as 2 John. Like 2 John, the sender is “the elder,” but the recipient is specified as a man named “Gaius.” Though the author is the same, there is no reason … Continue reading
Category Archives: The Letters of John
Hopefully my thoughts on 1 John has encouraged my readers to pick up their bibles and read that short letter. You will not be disappointed. Having concluded my comments on 1 John, I would share some thoughts on 2 John. … Continue reading
I have begun sharing thoughts about the first, second and third Letters that are attributed to John. Dating these letters is truly difficult. There is a consensus that they are later than the gospel of John, most likely written around … Continue reading
I would conclude these remarks on the Letter of Judge by sharing with my readers that Jude is distinctive in several different ways. It is the only New Testament (NT) document that clearly echoes non-biblical Jewish sources. For example, Verses … Continue reading