1, 2 & 3 John: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

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Written by caring and accomplished scholars with all students of Scripture in mind, this innovative series makes quality Bible study more accessible. Pastors, professors and students of Scripture are discovering that this commentary provides wonderful new tools for enhancing interpretation: informative sidebars, a wealth of fine art visuals, and a searchable CD containing the digital version of the entire work. What is to be done when a community of faith experiences division? The letters of 1-3 John nurture and strengthen believers while being realistic about those who are causing problems. Love one another and be hospitable, but beware of rabble-rousers and do not back down in the face of their troublemaking ways. First John was written during an era when the church was splintering over different beliefs about the humanity of Christ (see 1 Jn 2:19). The goal was to strengthen the fellowship among like-minded congregations. The writer of 1 John challenges the claims from rival versions of the faith, tests each one, and then fully discredits them. His advice on how to respond to such dangerous beliefs? Demonstrate the ideal Christian life, teach followers how to tell the difference between those who are genuine and those who are false, and call people to remember what they have heard from the beginning of their faith. Similarly, 2 John emphasizes the serious nature of false teachings and encourages readers to be on their guard. The briefest book of the New Testament is 3 John, but its message is an important one. It compares the warmth and generosity offered by two different leaders of that religious community. A man named Gaius offered hospitality while a leader known as Diotrephes denied it to others. Intro to CD-ROM Features Ideas for Use Get Updates Authorized Uses Using the CD-ROM 1, 2 & 3 John Commentary Table of Contents 1, 2 & 3 John Part One: Orientation to 1 John Concerning the Word of Life The First Movement: God Is Light Fellowship with God Keeping the Commandments The Condition of the New Commandment Pastoral Empowerment Love of the World and Love of the Father Concerning Those Who Are Trying to Deceive You The Middle Movement: God Is Righteous The Children of God and the Children of the Demonic Love and Hate in the Community The Assurance of Abiding Discerning the Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Perception The Third Movement: God Is Love Exhortation to Love The Cruciality of Believing in Jesus Christ, Son of God Epilogue: Celebration of Certitude Part Two: Orientation to 2 and 3 John 2 John 3 John Bibliograhy Index of Modern Authors Index of Sidebars and Illustrations Index of Scriptures Index of Topics