1,2, and 3 John (The Story Of God Bible Commentary Series)

This commentary on the Johannine epistles by Australian scholar Con Campbell approaches the text as part of the Bible's overarching grand narrative. The emphasis is on 'living the story', opening up the epistles' teaching in ways that inspire an active response!

Publisher Description

:A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and all who want to understand the Bible in today's world.

SGBC is organized into three easy-to-use sections, designed to help readers live out God's story: Listen to the Story; Explain the Story; and Live the Story.

Praise for SGBC:

"The easy-to-use format and practical guidance brings God's grand story to modern-day life so anyone can understand how it applies today."-Andy Stanley

"Opens up the biblical story in ways that move us to act."-Darrell L. Bock

"It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh."-John Ortberg

"This commentary breaks new ground."-Craig L. Blomberg