Opening up 1 John (Opening Up Commentary Series)

by Ian McNaughton

Publisher:

Day One

, 2020

Overview

The first Epistle of John was sent not to a particular church, but to all the people of God, in order to counteract the heretical teachings which were influencing believers in John’s day. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John aims to make clear that there is no fellowship with God when the truth about Jesus Christ is not believed, and that only walking in obedience to the gospel maintains fellowship with God. By writing about God’s attributes, John wants to convince the children of God of the experimental reality of knowing God that guarantees them joys and privileges through the Covenant of Redemption. As we study this book we will see that ‘abiding in Christ’ is the secret of sustained assurance and perseverance, and that only those who are ‘born of God’ are capable of loving as He loves. It is only when genuine spiritual life dwells within that believers are strong enough to overcome the wicked one, the world and indwelling sin.

Product Details

• Title: Opening Up 1 John
• Author: Ian McNaughton
• Series: Opening Up Commentary
• Publisher: Day One
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 128
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. 1 John › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:OPENUP83JN1
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T18:37:10Z

About Ian McNaughton

Ian McNaughton studied theology at the Free Church of Scotland College, Edinburgh, and gained his ThM in historical theology from Westminster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania. He is also the author of Darwin and Darwinism 150 Years Later, Opening up Colossians and Philemon and Opening up 2 Thessalonians. He has served as a pastor in FIEC churches for almost 30 years (in both Scotland and England) and now represents Day One Christian Ministries as their Scottish Secretary.