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1, 2, 3 John
1, 2, 3 John
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Written during a time of church schism that has left Christians confused and questioning their status before God, the author of 1,2, 3 John argues that the Christian life has two fundamental markers: Acceptance of Jesus Christ’s role in God’s plan of salvation, and the need to practice love in interactions with other believers.

In his commentary, the 24th volume in the Believers Church Bible Commentary series, J. E. McDermond shows that that these two crucial concepts are as relevant and important today as they were back then.

This Believers Church Bible Commentary series is a readable series of commentaries for all who seek more fully to understand the original message of Scripture and its meaning for today—Sunday school teachers, members of Bible study groups, students, pastors, and other seekers. The Believers Church Commentary Series is a cooperative project of Brethren in Christ Church, Brethren Church, Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Brethren Church, Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHerald Press
Release dateMay 4, 2011
ISBN9780836198041
1, 2, 3 John
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J. E. McDermond

J. E. (Jay) McDermond was born and raised in rural Central Pennsylvania and attended Messiah College, Grantham, Pennsylvania. He earned his M. Div. from Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana in 1979 and served as pastor of the Nappanee Brethren in Christ Church, Nappanee, Indian from 1979-1982. He studied at University of Durham (England) and was awarded a M.Litt. and he received his D.Min. degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Jay is professor of Christian Ministry and Spirituality at Messiah College and has also taught in England (Sunderland Polytechnic, 1984-1985) and Kenya (Daystar University College, 1992-1993). McDermond has written many essays, articles and book reviews for both scholarly and popular publications. The 1, 2, 3 John commentary is his first book.

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