That You May Know Assurance of Salvation in 1 John

by Bass, Christopher David

• ISBN13: 9780805447613
• ISBN10: 080544761X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

The fifth book of the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology series, That You May Know closely examines the theme of eternal salvation in 1 John. No other New Testament book speaks as frequently and explicitly to the believer's confidence in everlasting life. The epistle writer grounds his reader's assurance of salvation on the person and work of Jesus Christ and demonstrates that the believer's lifestyle serves as a vital corroborating support for that assurance. This gives the commentary's author Christopher Bass an opening to further discuss John's emphasis on living righteously and what it truly means to be born of God.Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected New American Commentary series.

Author Biography

Christopher David Bass received his Ph.D. in New Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently preparing to plant and pastor a new church in the Greater Boston area.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations	p. ix
Series Preface	p. xii
Author Preface	p. xiii
The Nature of the Believer's Assurance of Salvation in 1 John	p. 1
John's Purpose for Writing	p. 32
Assurance Grounded in the Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ	p. 55
The Work of Christ and the Fulfillment of New Covenant Promises	p. 98
Assurance Supported by the Lifestyle of the Believer	p. 120
Summary and Pastoral Implications	p. 180
Who Keeps Whom?	p. 195
Bibliography	p. 203
Author Index	p. 227
Subject Index	p. 232
Scripture Index	p. 234
Extrabiblical Writings	p. 241
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