Name: John: Believers Church Bible Commentary
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ISBN: 9780836196672

John's gospel defies description. In the word of Willard Swartley, "it soars like an eagle, links heaven and earth, and both comforts and convicts the human heart." Its Christology is rich, with its many titles for Jesus, including the divine eternal "I am". As this commentary reveals, John offers a perfect resource for spiritual nurture and congregational life. With all its riddles and conflicts, it also presents deep and puzzling challenges to the most astute scholars. Its tenor is the love of God and the faithfulness of Jesus in bringing salvation and life to all. It warms the heart and confounds the mind.

This readable commentary series is for all who seek more fully to understand the original message of Scripture and its meaning for today-Sunday school teachers, members of Bible study groups, students, pastors, and other seekers.

Title: John: Believers Church Bible Commentary
By: Willard M. Swartley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 800
Vendor: Herald Press
Publication Date: 2013

Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 10 ounces
ISBN: 0836196678
ISBN-13: 9780836196672
Series: Believers Church Bible Commentary
Stock No: WW196672

The gospel of John's from above orientation transforms our human from below assumptions and habits. It draws us into union with God and into unity with one another. It communicates who Jesus is, in both intimate and profound dimensions. The book of John shapes Christian identity, invigorates worship, and implants eternal hope.

John's gospel defies description, marvels Swartley, professor emeritus at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. It soars like the eagle, links heaven and earth, and both comforts and convicts the human heart. Its Christology is rich, with a plethora of titles for Jesus-even the divine eternal I AM.

Though commentaries on the book of John abound, this volume follows the unique Believers Church Bible Commentary Series format, providing sections on The Text in Biblical Context and The Text in the Life of the Church. According to Swartley, this format serves well the interests of seminary as well as other graduate students