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.