How to use the Commentary
Part 1. Orientation to 1 John
Concerning the Word of Life, 1 John 1:1-4
The First Movement: God Is Light, 1 John 1:5-2:27
Fellowship with God, 1 John 1:5-2:27
Keeping the Commandments, 1 John 2:3-6
The Condition of the New Commandment, 1 John 2:7-11
Pastoral Empowerment, 1 John 2:12-14
Love of the World and Love of the Father, 1 John 2:15-17
Concerning Those Who Are Trying to Deceive You, 1 John 2:18-27
The Middle Movement: God Is Righteous, 1 John 2:28-4:6
The Children of God and the Children of the Demonic, 1 John 2:28-3:10
Love and Hate in the Community, 1 John 3:11-18
The Assurance of Abiding, 1 John 3:19-24
Discerning the Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Perception, 1 John 4:1-6
The Third Movement: God Is Love, 1 John 4:7-5:12
Exhortation to Love, 1 John 4:7-21
The Cruciality of Believing in Jesus Christ, Son of God, 1 John 5:1-12
Epilogue: Celebration of Certitude, 1 John 5:13-21
Part 2. Orientation to 2 and 3 John
Index of Sidebars and Illustrations
