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==Abstract ==
==Abstract ==


==Editions and translations==
"David Rensberger shows here how the Epistles of John spoke to the emerging concerns of an early Christian community that cherished John's Gospel. The Epistles apply many of the themes of the Gospel to new situations. In particular the Elder, who writes these epistles, reminds his readers that their love of God must be made concrete in the love they show their fellow Christians. At the same time, Rensberger shows how these letters face the problems of theological disagreement and church division, and how they can help Christians today better understand theological diversity and the struggle for church unity."--Publisher description.
 
==Editions ==


Published in Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001 ([[Westminster Bible Companion]]) .
Published in Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001 ([[Westminster Bible Companion]]) .
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The Epistles of John (2001) is a book by David K. Rensberger.

Abstract

"David Rensberger shows here how the Epistles of John spoke to the emerging concerns of an early Christian community that cherished John's Gospel. The Epistles apply many of the themes of the Gospel to new situations. In particular the Elder, who writes these epistles, reminds his readers that their love of God must be made concrete in the love they show their fellow Christians. At the same time, Rensberger shows how these letters face the problems of theological disagreement and church division, and how they can help Christians today better understand theological diversity and the struggle for church unity."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001 (Westminster Bible Companion) .

Contents

External links

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