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Book SynopsisJohn is a Gospel of abundant truth, life, and love. David Ford, one of the world's leading Christian theologians, invites readers into a fresh, profound encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of John in this comprehensive theological commentary. This commentary will appeal to a wide audience, including pastors, church leaders, and other readers interested in the intersection of theology and spirituality. It will also be of interest to professors and students doing research on John and the reception of the Gospel in Christian theology.
Table of ContentsContents Introduction: Why John? Why Now? John 1:1-18 The Unsurpassable Horizon: God and All Reality, Jesus and Us, Ultimate Mystery and Intimacy John 1:19-51 The Formation of a Learning Community John 2:1-25 Signs of Glory and New Life John 3:1-36 Astonishing Teaching John 4:1-54 Two Surprising, Life-Giving Encounters John 5:1-47 Into Controversy John 6:1-71 Food in Abundance: Three Dramas and Four Courses John 7:1-52 Danger and Division, Identity and Desire John 8:1-59 A Drama of Bitterly Contested Identities John 9:1-41 "He Opened My Eyes" John 10:1-42 Wonderful Shepherd, Abundant Life, Father and Son John 11:1-57 "The Dead Man Came Out" John 12:1-50 "The Hour Has Come": Ultimate Glory, Attraction, and Decision John 13:1-38 Love like Jesus--Utterly, Intimately, Vulnerably, Mutually John 14:1-31 Comfort and More: Trusting, Dwelling, Praying, and Loving John 15:1-27 "Abide in Me" John 16:1-33 The Final Realism and Encouragement John 17:1-26 The Summit of Love John 18:1-40 Arrest and Trial John 19:1-42 Condemnation and Crucifixion John 20:1-31 "Mary!"--The Free, Surprising Presence of the Crucified and Risen Jesus John 21:1-25 The Ongoing Drama Epilogue Indexes
