Intimacy: A Biblical Commentary on 1, 2, & 3 John

by Thomas L. Constable

How do we love others well? How do we abide in Christ? In "Intimacy," Dr. Thomas L. Constable analyzes the three letters from the Apostle John, showing how John’s theme of abiding in Christ weaves throughout his writings. 1 John inspires believers to greater intimacy with God and shows us how fellowship with God is the essence of eternal life. The better we know God, the more we abide in him. 2 John explains how revealed truth forms the foundation for Christian living. John shows how love is a natural outflow of abiding in the truth. 3 John concludes that love results from living in truth. John also challenges his readers to examine their actions, not their emotions, in order to indicate how well they’re abiding in Christ. More About the Faith Footnotes Dr. Thomas Constable’s commentaries have helped thousands of people grasp the Bible’s meaning. In each book in the Faith Footnotes series, you’ll find treasure after treasure of information to help you understand God and his purpose for your life. The series takes readers on an adventure through history uncovering what the text meant to its original readers. In easy-to-understand language, Dr. Constable carefully draws out a real-life application for twenty-first-century believers. Constable connects the dots between other passages of Scripture and reminds us how Scripture beautifully interprets Scripture. Faith Footnotes is the last Bible Commentary you’ll ever need. Each book Historical Background—Complete with a timeline of events and a map of the book’s setting, Constable offers helpful background to understand the context. Main Message—Each book offers readers a high-level overview of the writer’s main message, explaining emphasis and the impetus for writing. Sound Exposition—The verse-by-verse commentary dives into detail about each verse. Constable considers viewpoints of other scholars, frequently quoting well-known theologians. He delves into disputed texts, dealing fairly with each viewpoint. If you want to reach new depths in your knowledge of God or breathe new life into your Bible reading, this commentary is for you!

180 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2014