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:

1. True Teachings and False Teachers (Chapters 1-3): Protection from false teachers and affirmation of the true Christian faith.
2. Love and Obedience (Chapters 4-6): Principles of love, obedience, and advice on living a life of true love.
3. Defence of Truth (Chapters 7-13): Guidance on defending the truth and remaining steadfast in faith.

Structure:

1. Chapters 1-3: Affirmation of true teachings, identification of false teachers, and warnings against their influence.
2. Chapters 4-6: Principles of love and obedience, with advice on living a life of true love.
3. 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.