FROM THE PULPIT Sunday’s Message. Everyday Discipleship. These articles are adapted and expanded from sermons preached at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rather than simply publishing a transcript, each message is rewritten into an evergreen discipleship resource designed to help you understand Scripture, grow in your faith, and apply God’s Word long after Sunday has ended. 📖... Continue Reading →
Deep Roots Commentary When Pride Takes Root: A Deeper Look at 3 John 9–10 Explore the historical setting, biblical theology, and leadership principles behind John's warning about Diotrephes. Discover how pride distorts spiritual leadership, why apostolic authority mattered in the early church, and what this brief passage teaches every generation about Christlike leadership. Why This... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Third John closes by shifting our attention from a negative example to a positive one. After warning the church about the pride of Diotrephes, John encourages believers to imitate a faithful man named Demetrius. In doing so, he reminds us that the Christian life is learned not only through biblical... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Third John is a deeply personal letter, but it also addresses timeless issues every church eventually faces. After celebrating the faithful example of Gaius (3 John 1–8), John turns to a very different example. A man named Diotrephes desired influence more than faithfulness, authority more than service, and recognition more... Continue Reading →