Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we take a survey-style walkthrough of 3rd John, the shortest book in the New Testament — but one of the most revealing.Why does John praise Gaius?Who was Diotrephes?What does this letter teach us about leadership, authority, hospitality, and conflict inside the early church?This survey covers:• Historical background of 3rd John• The role of traveling teachers in the first-century church• The Greek language of “walking in the truth”• Diotrephes and the abuse of authority• Hospitality as a theological act• How this short letter connects to the broader Johannine traditionThough only fifteen verses, 3rd John exposes timeless issues: ego in leadership, the danger of isolation, and the call to support those who carry the truth.If you want a concise but deep overview of this overlooked New Testament letter, this episode will ground you historically and challenge you personally.Walk the Way.modernmindancientbook.com