The Letters of John: An Introduction and Commentary, By John Stott alt

The Letters of John

An Introduction and Commentary

Tyndale New Testament Commentaries

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by John Stott

The Letters of John
Ebook
  • Length: 234 pages
  • Published: June 10, 2014
  • Imprint: IVP Academic
  • ISBN: 9780830898268
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"John evidently loves the people committed to his care. They are his 'dear children,' his 'dear friends.' He longs to protect them from both error and evil, and to see them firmly established in faith, love and holiness. He has no new doctrine forthem. On the contrary, he appeals to them to remember what they already know, have and are. He warns them against deviating from this and urges them to remain loyal to it. Whenever innovators trouble the church, and ridicule whatever is old or traditional, we need to hear and heed John's exhortation, to continue in what we have learnt and received, and to let it continue in us." So says John Stott in the preface to his commentary on 1, 2 and 3 John.The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. Thecommentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.

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Peter Adam, principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

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CONTENTS

General Preface
Author's Preface to the First Edition
Author's Preface to the Second Edition
Chief Abbreviations

Introduction
Authorship
Occasion
Message

1 John: Analysis
1 John: Commentary

2 John: Analysis
2 John: Commentary

3 John: Analysis
3 John: Commentary

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John Stott

John R. W. Stott (1921–2011) was known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States, and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). Stott’s many books, including Basic Christianity and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies.