 As we read through the context of letter, either would actually fit. It's the principles within the letter that matter. Just wanted to call your attention to that because there is a little disagreement or a difference of opinion as to who the recipient was. Was it a church or was it a family? Well, either way, it's still the church. And you say, what do you mean? Well, my family loves Jesus, so according to my Bible, we are a part of the church.