Questions and Answers
3 John is written against gnostics.
False
1 John was accepted as authoritative early in church history.
True
The Johannine epistles are among the Catholic Epistles.
True
The Johannine letters emphasize a distinction between genuine and spurious faith.
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The author of 1 John refers to himself as 'the elder.'
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In 1 John, the author specifies the Holy Spirit as the 'paraclete.'
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Most church fathers appear to have known of only one Johannine epistle.
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The word 'paraclete' in the fourth gospel typically refers to ___________________.
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3 John is written to address the problems in the church caused by a man named _______________.
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The Johannine letters were likely written from ____________.
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The Johannine letters were likely written in the early ____________.
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Which of the following church fathers or early Christian writings appear to have made use of 1 John?
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Which of the Johannine letters does not address a heresy within the church?
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Which of the following are arguments against single authorship of the fourth gospel and 1 John?
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Which of the following is the most probably identification of Gaius in 3 John?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Johannine Epistles
- The Johannine letters include 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John, categorized as Catholic Epistles.
- Authorship is traditionally attributed to John, often referred to as "the apostle" or "the elder."
Authority and Acceptance
- 1 John was recognized early in church history as an authoritative text.
- Most early church fathers were familiar with multiple Johannine epistles, contradicting the notion of only one being known.
Themes and Content
- Emphasis in the Johannine letters includes the distinction between genuine faith versus spurious faith.
- 3 John addresses church conflicts, specifically problems caused by an individual named Diotrephes.
- 3 John does not tackle any heresy within the church.
Key Terms and Concepts
- The term "paraclete," typically associated with the Holy Spirit, is notably absent in 1 John.
- The authorship debate involves arguments suggesting multiple authorship of the fourth gospel and 1 John.
Historical Context
- The letters were likely written from Ephesus in the early 90s.
- The identity of Gaius in 3 John is presumed to be an otherwise unknown individual, highlighting the specific personal addresses in the letter.
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Test your knowledge of the Johannine epistles with these flashcards covering key concepts and definitions from 1, 2, and 3 John. Whether you're preparing for a class or just want to deepen your understanding, this quiz will help you distinguish between genuine and spurious faith as discussed in these letters.
