The Epistles of John

by Joel R. Beeke

The epistles of John, addressed to Christians at the end of the first century, were written to encourage believers in the face of false teachings, to assure them of their new life in Christ, and to steer them to safe harbour. When thousands are compromising the gospel and embracing modern philosophies, these epistles can help us remain faithful to the gospel.

In this rich, practical exposition of the epistles of John, Joel Beeke brings out the message of John’s letters in their historical context as well as their timeless truths that are as applicable today as when John first wrote them. Travel through the epistles of John and you will come to know the essence of the gospel, the glorious adoption of the children of God, the Christian’s duties in this world, the believer’s path to fulness of joy, and much more.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction, New Testament

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor since 1978 and currently ministers at the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the editor of the Puritan Reformed Journal and The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth magazine, the board chairman of Reformation Heritage Books, the president of Inheritance Publishers, and the vice president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.

Beeke has written and coauthored 120 books, edited 120 books, and contributed 2,500 articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. He frequently lectures at seminaries and speaks at Reformed conferences around the world. The Lord has blessed him and his wife Mary with three children and eleven grandchildren.

Reviews

[Ellen]

Solid exposition of the epistles of John. Very readable and applicable to daily living. I read this while attending a Bible study group which was working through John's epistles.

[Paul]

Helpful, devotional, experimental and well-structured commentary on the Epistles of John. As you'd expect from Joel Beeke, he applies the text to our hearts. Solid food for the soul, rather than chicken soup. Terrific.

[Dane Jöhannsson]

A great commentary. Doctrinally rich, concise, experiential, practical. It was constantly by my side as I preached through First John.

[Clara]

Very easy to read and digest. Beeke insightful as usual

[Logan]

This was a very good fly-by introduction to the epistles of John. Most of the book is devoted to first John, with one short chapter devoted to each of second and third.

Beeke is thoroughly Reformed and writes in a very applicable and searching style that is reminiscent of some of the Puritans. Probably my favorite modern, popular author.

[Mark Nenadov]

An enjoyable read and a helpful, practical resource covering and applying the Epistles of John.

[Joshua]

Very good - although the writing was a little simplistic, there was very little to disagree with and much good to be got.

[Rodney Tripp]

Outstanding Commentary...!

[Calvert Wallace]

Dr. Beeke is an excellent guide through the epistles of John. I recommend it not only as a commentary for sermon preparation but as a devotional read for edification and personal growth.