This commentary on 1-3 John examines the deeply theological yet intensely practical teaching on the foundational nature of truth and love in the context of the local church.

"A rich resource covering one of the New Testament's most profound sections of Scripture, pastors and theologians of all persuasions will benefit from the thorough treatment Dr. Allen gives to these letters. This commentary, like John's letters, is brimming with gospel hope." -J. D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author, Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send "1-3 John is a welcomed addition to the Preaching the Word series. The 22 studies in this volume reveal careful research, theological insight, and exegetical integrity. Anyone preaching or teaching through the epistles of John will be greatly assisted by this volume. David Allen has rendered a valuable service to the church of the Lord Jesus that will bear fruit for years to come." -Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "In an excellent follow-up to his edited volume Text-Driven Preaching, David Allen crafts 22 sermons on 1, 2, and 3 John that exemplify the qualities that should characterize excellent preaching. These sermons are thoroughly Biblical, hermeneutically sound, Christ-centered, eminently practical, passionate, challenging, clear, and interesting. And these qualities shine through even when he navigates complex semantic issues, deals with heresies like Gnosticism and Docetism, and tackles pressing theological topics like the extent of the atonement. Here is a fine resource for anyone preaching through these three important New Testament letters!" -Gregg R. Allison, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Jesus spoke of the man who brought 'out of his treasure what is new and what is old.' David L. Allen does exactly that with these 22 well-researched expositions. Drawing on preachers and scholars from all ages of the church, he opens up John's epistles with admirable clarity and force. In every chapter, you will encounter the truth of the text, the heart of the preacher, and the direction of the Lord regarding how you should respond. Readable, illuminating, and convicting, this book deserves wide circulation among individuals and Bible study groups. Pastors will find here a refresher course in how to preach John's letters." -Robert W. Yarbrough, professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary "The sermons in this book (Allen describes them as 'sermontaries-more than a sermon but less than a commentary') are undergirded by solid scholarship, supported by references to great preachers of the past, and enhanced by Allen's own wisdom and applications for today's believers. A fine resource that I am very pleased to commend to all serious preachers of Scripture." -Colin G. Kruse, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, Melbourne School of Theology

About the Author

David L. Allen (PhD, University of Texas at Arlington) is founding dean of the School of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he also serves as distinguished professor of preaching and director of the Center for Expository Preaching. He served in pastoral ministry for twenty-one years and has been a teacher of preachers for more than twenty-five years. He resides in Irving, Texas, and has four grown children and five grandchildren.

R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Spokane, Washington, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.

Book Information
ISBN 9781433502859
Author David L. Allen
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Crossway Books
Publisher Crossway Books
Weight(grams) 632g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 22mm