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Though the Letters of John appear to be among the simplest books in the New Testament, beneath their superficial simplicity lies a minefield of complexities that have generated difficult debates among Christians over the centuries. This commentary by Colin Kruse provides an excellent exposition of John's letters for teachers and pastors working at all levels of Christian ministry; at the same time it offers students and general readers clear insight into the meaning of these Scriptures for the contemporary Christian life.

In his treatment of introductory matters related to 1, 2, and 3 John, Kruse discusses the historical context out of which these letters arose -- the crisis of secession...

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Overview

Though the Letters of John appear to be among the simplest books in the New Testament, beneath their superficial simplicity lies a minefield of complexities that have generated difficult debates among Christians over the centuries. This commentary by Colin Kruse provides an excellent exposition of John's letters for teachers and pastors working at all levels of Christian ministry; at the same time it offers students and general readers clear insight into the meaning of these Scriptures for the contemporary Christian life.

In his treatment of introductory matters related to 1, 2, and 3 John, Kruse discusses the historical context out of which these letters arose -- the crisis of secession within the Johannine community -- and explores the questions of authorship, audience, purpose, genre, and theological themes. He then provides verse-by-verse commentary on each letter, delving in depth into what John teaches about such key Christian doctrines as the humanity of Jesus, the atonement, the role of the Spirit, Christian assurance, the meaning of koinonia, and eternal life. This highly relevant study brings readers to the central message of John's exhortations -- the importance of holding fast to the gospel of Christ and obeying his command to love one another.

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The Bible Today
Kruse, an Australian biblical scholar, is obviously in command of the current literature on the letters of John and writes with a lucid and well balanced perspective on the origin and context of the letters. His commentary is enriched with frequent extended notes that delve into some of the key concepts or more debated aspects of the letters.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780802837288
  • Publisher: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
  • Publication date: 3/28/2000
  • Pages: 280
  • Sales rank: 1,176,844
  • Series: Pillar New Testament Commentary Series
  • Product dimensions: 6.30 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 0.93 (d)

Table of Contents

Series Preface xi
Author's Preface xiii
Abbreviations xv
Bibliography xvii
Introduction 1
Introductory Matters Related to 1, 2, and 3 John 1
A Scenario 1
The Johannine Community 4
1, 2, and 3 John and the Fourth Gospel 5
The Interrelationship of 1, 2, and 3 John 7
1, 2, and 3 John and the NT Canon 8
Introductory Matters Related to 1 John 9
Authorship 9
Internal Evidence 9
External Evidence 11
Addressees 14
Opponents 15
The Teaching of the Secessionists 16
The Secessionists and the Author's Community 18
The Secessionists and Early Christian Heretics 20
Purpose and Time of Writing 27
Genre, Rhetorical Form, and Structure 28
Genre 28
Rhetorical Form 29
Structure 31
1 John and Qumran 32
Major Theological Themes 33
What the Author Affirmed While Rejecting Secessionist Teaching 33
What the Author Affirmed While Reassuring His Readers 33
What the Author Taught along the Way 34
Introductory Matters Related to 2 John 36
Authorship 36
Addressees 37
Opponents 38
Purpose and Time of Writing 39
Genre, Rhetorical Form, and Structure 40
Major Themes 41
Introductory Matters Related to 3 John 42
Authorship 42
Addressee 43
Itinerant Missionaries 43
Diotrephes and the Elder 44
Purpose and Time of Writing 47
Genre, Rhetorical Form, and Structure 48
Major Themes 48
Analyses 49
Analysis of 1 John 49
Analysis of 2 John 49
Analysis of 3 John 49
Commentary on 1 John 51
1:1-4 A Preface Concerning the Word of Life 51
A Note on the Language of Sense Perception 53
A Note on 'From the Beginning' (ap' arches) 57
A Note on the Meaning of 'Fellowship' (koinonia) 59
A Note on the Use of First Person Forms 61
1:5-2:2 Claims to Know God Tested by Attitudes to Sin 61
A Note on Light and Darkness 65
A Note on Truth 67
A Note on Hilasmos 75
2:3-11 Claims to Know God Tested by Obedience 77
2:12-17 Affirmation and Exhortation for Believers 87
2:18-27 Warnings Against Being Deceived by the Secessionists 97
A Note on Antichrist 99
A Note on Chrisma, Spirit or Word? 109
A Note on the Teaching Authority of the Church 111
2:28-3:10 Distinguishing the Children of God From the Children of the Devil 112
A Note on God's 'Seed' 124
A Note on Sinless Perfectionism 126
3:11-24 The Gospel Demand to Love One Another and Confidence in Prayer 132
4:1-6 Testing the 'Spirits' 144
A Note on the Role of the Spirit 151
4:7-5:4A Claims to Love God Tested by Love for Fellow Believers 156
A Note on Monogenes 158
A Note on the Son's Preexistence 159
A Note on the Saviour of the World 164
5:4B-12 Accepting God's Testimony and Eternal Life 173
A Note on Witness 183
A Note on Eternal Life 184
5:13-21 Concluding Reassurances and Exhortations 188
A Note on Sins That Do and Do Not Lead to Death 193
A Note on the Bases of Assurance 198
Commentary on 2 John 203
VV. 1-3 Opening Greetings 203
VV. 4-6 Walking in the Truth 206
VV. 7-9 Denial of the Truth 209
VV. 10-11 Do Not Receive Those Who Deny the Truth 213
A Note on Hospitality 215
VV. 12-13 Final Greetings 216
Commentary on 3 John 219
V. 1 Opening Greetings 219
VV. 2-4 Rejoicing That Gaius Walks in the Truth 220
VV. 5-8 Gaius Commended for his Hospitality 222
VV. 9-10 Diotrephes' Opposition to the Elder 224
A Note on Love and Hate in the Christian Community 229
VV. 11-12 The Elder's Commendation of Demetrius 231
VV. 13-14 Final Greetings 233
Appendix Biblical and Extrabiblical References to Cain 235
Indexes
Modern Authors 243
Biblical and Extrabiblical Literature 245

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