1, 2 & 3 John, Jude (Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary)

by Chuck Swindoll

Publisher:

Tyndale

, 2018

Overview

The four short letters of 1-3 John and Jude deliver powerful messages of correct living in a wrong world and are as relevant today as they were in the first century. Written near the end of the John’s life, 1 John was meant to revive the faith, love, and hope of his readers and encourage them to renew an authentic, contagious walk with Christ. Like two siblings, 2 and 3 John are letters with unique personalities but also some striking similarities, each taking a unique approach to a single, urgent message: balance unconditional love with discerning truth. Jude, the brother of Jesus, writes with a twofold purpose: expose the false teachers that had infiltrated the Christian community, and encourage the believers to stand firm in the faith and fight for it.

Contents

Top Highlights

“John stated the purpose of 1 John with clarity. Right up front he informed his audience of the reason for writing to them: ‘so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ … so that our joy may be made complete’ (1:3–4). Later, John added two more purposes for writing: ‘so that you may not sin’ (2:1) and ‘so that you may know that you have eternal life’ (5:13). In short, John wrote to them so they would have fellowship with the Father and the Son and fellowship with one another in the Spirit, resulting in a joyful, clean, discerning, and confident life.” (Pages 9–10)

“The term ‘looked at’ is the Greek word theaomai [2300], which conveys more attentiveness than mere observation. It means ‘to have an intent look’ or to perceive ‘above and beyond what is merely seen with the eye.’” (Page 24)

“When there is such a stark contradiction between our claim of closeness to the Light and our lifestyle of darkness, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that we’re lying. If we say we have fellowship with God and gawk at pornography, we’re liars. If we say we enjoy intimacy with God but are verbally or physically abusive toward our spouses and children, we lie. If we claim to be close with God but stir up trouble at church through murmuring, complaining, and gossiping, we’re not practicing the truth.” (Page 32)

“The first is ‘the lust of the flesh.’ The term ‘lust’ refers to a craving or a passionate desire. This is more than a person who is hungry and desires food. It’s more like an alcoholic who longs for a drink … or a drug addict who’ll do anything for another hit.” (Pages 54–55)

Product Details

• Title: Insights on 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude
• Author: Chuck Swindoll
• Series: Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary
• Volume: 14
• Publisher: Tyndale
• Print Publication Date: 2018
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 194
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 3 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Jude › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781414393742, 9781496410610, 9781414393896, 9781496410627, 1414393741, 1496410610, 141439389X, 1496410629
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_7020439405BC432BAE4A52C907BFCBBB
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:13:20Z

About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.

In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).