John 13-21: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (NBBC)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Simple to read but conceptually complex, the Gospel of John is in many ways unlike its three companion Gospels. The authors of this two-volume New Beacon Bible Commentary have presented succinctly the best that contemporary New Testament scholarship has to offer on this Gospel. Exploring genre, literary devices, authorship, and other features, this commentary delves deeply into the development, meaning, and application of this unique book. Volume 2 encompasses John 13–21, the Book of Glory and the epilogue.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God’s Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study.
- Features scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition
- Contains clear verse-by-verse explanations
- Facilitates the study of the biblical text in a systematic and methodical way
Top Highlights
“Jesus implied that he would complete Israel’s failed mission” (Page 95)
“After greeting them, Jesus verified the bodily reality of the resurrection by showing them his hands and side” (Page 200)
“Jesus did not offer a conditional friendship. But ‘friendship is a reciprocal relationship” (Page 98)
“guarding them from the dangers of both divisiveness” (Page 131)
“Jesus had promised to turn his followers’ grief into rejoicing (→ John 15:11; 16:20–24; 17:13). Here, on the first Lord’s Day, with the presence of the risen Jesus in the center of their gathering, the disciples were overjoyed (echarēsan).” (Page 200)
George Lyons has been Professor of New Testament at Northwest Nazarene since 1991, after teaching 14 years at Olivet Nazarene University. He has also served as a visiting professor at Nazarene Theological Seminary, Point Loma Nazarene University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological College (Brisbane, Australia and Manchester, England), Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College (Bangkok, Thailand) and European Nazarene College (B?singen, Germany and extensions in Razgrad, Bulgaria; Lisbon, Portugal; and Montpelier and Paris, France). He has also taught in China. He is a past president of the Wesleyan Theological Society and a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. He holds degrees from Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary as well as a PhD,from Emory University.
T. Scott Daniels is senior pastor at Nampa College Church of the Nazarene.Previously, Scott pastored in Pasadena, California, and served as the dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He earned his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary, where he also received his PhD in Christian ethics and theology. Scott is the author of Seven Deadly Spirits and The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide.
