letter? Assign paragraph titles What is the subject of each paragraph? What is the epistle mainly about — doctrine, narrative, command, warning, prophecy, personal communication? Where in the epistle does John write about truth? Construct an outline revolving around that concept What three men are mentioned by name in John? Where in the letter does John write about love? 10 Study Chart 118 Compare the outlines and recorded points with observations you have made in your survey of the epistle 11 What title is assigned to John on the chart? What is the title derived from, as shown on the chart? XXI PROMINENT SUBJECTS OF JOHN A THE LOCAL CHURCH The local church is prominent in the lines of John As you study the letter, keep before your mind the church of the twentieth century Observe what the epistle teaches, interpret the meanings, and apply these to the contemporary scene Of course, because of its brevity, the epistle cannot speak about many of the aspects of church life But it does single out important items, thereby fulfilling its intended purpose B CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY Study the letter, especially verses 5-8, for what it teaches about the important ministry of Christian hospitality for God’s people C WARM CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS John’s epistles end on a bright, warm note in the last two words: “by name” (3 John 14) The words are an appropriate re ection of the man who wrote them A Plummer writes, “S John as shepherd of the Churches of Asia would imitate the Good Shepherd and know all his sheep by name.”14 CHART 118: JOHN: SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND PROSPERITY XXII THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES FOR JOHN What key words and verses did you observe in your study? Compare them with the list on Chart 118 How would you identify the theme of this personal letter? XXIII APPLICATIONS FROM JOHN Make a list of ten practical lessons for ...shown on the chart? XXI PROMINENT SUBJECTS OF JOHN A THE LOCAL CHURCH The local church is prominent in the lines of John As you study the letter, keep before your mind the church of the twentieth... Observe what the epistle teaches, interpret the meanings, and apply these to the contemporary scene Of course, because of its brevity, the epistle cannot speak about many of the aspects of church... note in the last two words: “by name” (3 John 14) The words are an appropriate re ection of the man who wrote them A Plummer writes, “S John as shepherd of the Churches of Asia would imitate the