Table of Contents

1, 2 & 3 John
Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

Acknowledgments

Series Preface

Introduction

Part One: Orientation to 1 John 1

Concerning the Word of Life, 1 John 1:1-4

The First Movement: God Is Light, 1 John 1:5–2:27

Fellowship with God, 1 John 1:5–2:2

Keeping the Commandments, 1 John 2:3-6

The Condition of the New Commandment, 1 John 2:7-11

Pastoral Empowerment, 1 John 2:12-14

Love of the World and Love of the Father, 1 John 2:15-17

Concerning Those Who Are Trying to Deceive You, 1 John 2:18-27

The Middle Movement: God Is Righteous, 1 John 2:28–4:6

The Children of God and the Children of the Demonic, 1 John 2:28–3:10

Love and Hate in the Community, 1 John 3:11-18

The Assurance of Abiding, 1 John 3:19-24

Discerning the Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Perception, 1 John 4:1-6

The Third Movement: God Is Love, 1 John 4:7–5:12

Exhortation to Love, 1 John 4:7-21

The Cruciality of Believing in Jesus Christ, Son of God, 1 John 5:1-12

Epilogue: Celebration of Certitude, 1 John 5:13-21

Part Two: Orientation to 2 and 3 John

2 John

3 John

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Sidebars and Illustrations

Index of Scriptures

Index of Topics