1. The Author of the Epistle is the same as that of the former.
The Author of this Epistle is called the πρεσβύτερος/elder: just like the author of the second. That it is understood of the Apostle John, we confirmed above.
Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 3 John: Authorship
Dr. Dilday's Sermon: "A Picture of Maturity, Part 1" (3 John 1-4)
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=32507184944
1) Introduction
2) Analysis
a) The sender
b) The recipient
3) Doctrine: The gospel minister is a minister.
4) Use: Rejoice in the good name of others.
WLC 144: The duties required in the ninth commandment are…loving, desiring, and rejoicing in the good name of our neighbours…
WLC 145: The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are…rejoicing in the disgrace and infamy of any…
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