1,2,3 John and Revelation Randall House Bible Commentary

by Robert Picirilli (Editor)

Overview

Dr. Thomas Marberry, Dr. Gwyn Pugh, and Dr. Craig Shaw served as writers of this ninth edition of the commentary series published by Randall House. This work offers a thorough study of the entire books of 1,2,3 John and Revelation using a verse-by-verse method. With Robert Picirilli as the General Editor, Dr. Marberry and Dr. Craig Shaw served as the writers for 1,2,3 John and Gywn Pugh served as the writer for Revelation. Besides the verse-by-verse study method, the writers also provide excellent summaries of passages and application notes for teaching the passages. This work is a great addition to any study library for pastors and students. Eight other works are available in the Commentary series on other books of the New Testament.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614840572
Publisher:	Randall House
Publication date:	07/17/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert E. Picirilli brings his varied experiences as a professor, pastor, author, moderator, and denominational executive to bear in fulfilling the role of General Editor of The Randall House Bible Commentary Series. He taught New Testament Greek and Interpretation at Free Will Baptist Bible College for 47 years. He has also served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater prior to retiring in 2002. Picirilli received his B.A. from Free Will Baptist Bible College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones University where he received the M.A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honary Doctor of Divinty degree by Bob Jones University in 1967. His published works include: Book of Galatians, Romans, Paul the Apostle, Grace, Faith, and Free Will, Contrasting Views of Salvaiton. He has also authored several commentaries including 1 and 2 Peter, 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Mark. Dr. Picirilli has been active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional theological journals.

Read an Excerpt

The letters of John are important. They give modern believers a snapshot of what life was like within the Christian community of Asia Minor in the first century. They point out that life was not always easy for Christians of the first and second generations. They had to battle enemies from without and within; their daily lives were filled with struggles and difficulties. Modern Christians readily admit that first-century churches struggled against persecution and opposition from an unbelieving world. It is more difficult to admit that they also struggled with internal problems of heresy, jealousy, envy, and conflict. (Burge 17). These three brief letters from John bring modern readers face to face with the external opposition as well as with the doctrinal errors and internal conflicts that the early churches confronted on a regular basis.

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface, Introduction to the Epistles of John, Commentary on 1 John, Outline of 1 John, Commentary on 2 John, Outline of 2 John, Commentary on 3 John, Outline of 3 John, Commentary of Revelation, Outline of Revelation, Bibliography