Light in the Darkness: Studies in the Gospel of John

by Homer A. Kent Jr.

Publisher:

BMH Books

, 2010

Overview

In his clear and practical commentary, Homer A. Kent Jr. traces the Gospel of John through three main periods: the public ministry, the private instructions, and the passion victory. Referencing numerous other authors and sources, this text offers a thorough exposition of each section of John’s Gospel. Kent’s writing reflects loyalty to the authority and inerrancy of the Bible, as it offers insights for Christian living. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this accessible commentary perfect for studying with classes, small groups, or personal use.

Contents

Top Highlights

“One must either make the tremendous leap of faith and receive Jesus as the Divine Son of God, equal with the Father, and the One on whom men must depend for eternal life, or else he would regard Jesus as a blasphemer. It would be hard to find any middle ground.” (Page 117)

“Flesh is used here in the sense of physical life, human nature. Perhaps this particular term was chosen, rather than man, to refute more directly certain heresies that were current in John’s day and claimed that Christ’s ‘humanity’ was only an appearance.” (Pages 26–27)

“It is probably better, therefore, to understand John as declaring that all life of whatever sort came into being because the creative force resided in the Word.” (Page 20)

“Grace suggests God’s matchless mercy and favor toward men, and truth depicts His fidelity to His promises” (Page 28)

“The outer court (Court of the Gentiles, see Figs. 5, 6) resembled a marketplace more than a sanctuary.” (Page 48)

Product Details

• Title: Light in the Darkness: Studies in the Gospel of John
• Author: Homer A. Kent Jr.
• Edition: Second Edition
• Series: The Kent Collection
• Publisher: BMH Books
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. John › Textbooks
• ISBNs: 9780884692478, 0884692477
• Resource ID: LLS:KENT64JN
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:00:47Z

About Homer A. Kent Jr.

Homer Kent, Jr. taught for fifty years at Grace Theological Seminary and Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he also served as dean of the seminary for fourteen years and president of both schools for ten and retired as president emeritus and professor emeritus of New Testament and Greek.