Placement in the Holy Bible:
- The twenty-fourth book of the New Testament
Author:
- John, a disciple of Jesus and the author of the last Gospel.
Intended Audience:
- A specific woman and her family, who may be part of a local church, and who wish to stay vigilant against false teachers and their influence.
Purpose:
- To maintain loyalty to the true Christian faith.
- To be cautious of false teachers and their misleading ideas.
- To focus on the true teachings of Christian life.
Key Themes:
- True Teachings and False Teachers: Affirmation of true teachings and warnings against false teachers and their influence.
- Love and Obedience: Emphasis on the principles of Christian love and obedience, with advice on living a life of love.
- Defence of Truth: The need to defend the truth and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith.
Major Sections:
- True Teachings and False Teachers (Chapters 1-3): Protection from false teachers and affirmation of the true Christian faith.
- Love and Obedience (Chapters 4-6): Principles of love, obedience, and advice on living a life of true love.
- Defence of Truth (Chapters 7-13): Guidance on defending the truth and remaining steadfast in faith.
Structure:
- Chapters 1-3: Affirmation of true teachings, identification of false teachers, and warnings against their influence.
- Chapters 4-6: Principles of love and obedience, with advice on living a life of true love.
- Chapters 7-13: Guidance on defending the truth and maintaining stability in faith.
Characteristics:
- True Teachings and False Teachers: Opposition to false teachers and affirmation of true teachings.
- Love and Obedience: Emphasis on the principles of love and obedience, with advice on living a life of true love.
- Defence of Truth: Importance of defending the truth and remaining steadfast in faith.
