the job of a missionary
This short epistle deals with one specific problem: the reception and aid of the brethren who will be passing through as they perform their deeds of ministry. In short, this epistle is about the importance of hospitality.
Our walk in the world is important, but just as important is our walk among other believers.
The distance between man and God is great. This is partly based on the greatness of God, but the distance is magnified even more by the lowliness of man.
John is writing to the “elect lady” who has seemingly erred on the side of love and needs to give more heed to the truth.
