Nbbc, John 13-21: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition

by George Lyons, T Scott Daniels (Other)

Overview

Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century. Each Volume Features, Contemporary Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition, Convenient Introductory Material, including information on authorship, date, history, audiences, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, and hermeneutical issues, Clear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the biblical text in its original language, Comprehensive Annotation divide into three section, which cover background elements behind the text, verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text, and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text, Helpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, and cultural customs, An Expanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834138674
Publisher:	Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Publication date:	04/01/2020
Series:	New Beacon Bible Commentary
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

George Lyons is emeritus professor of New Testament at Northwest Nazarene University. For 36 years, he taught New Testament and Greek, first at Olivet Nazarene University and then at Northwest Nazarene University. He earned a B.A. in biblical literature at Olivet Nazarene College, an M.Div. at Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in New Testament studies at Emory University.

T. Scott Daniels is senior pastor of Nampa College Church of the Nazarene and Pastoral Scholar in Residence at Northwest Nazarene University. He has pastured in Pasadena, California, and Richardson, Texas. He taught Theology and Ethics at Southern Nazarene University and served as dean at Azusa Pacific University and Seminary. He earned a B.A. in theology at Northwest Nazarene University and an M.Div. and a Ph.D. in theological ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

General Editors' Preface 9

Authors' Preface 11

Abbreviations 13

Bibliography 19

Table of Sidebars / Excursuses 27

Introduction 29

A Genre: What Is a Gospel? 30

B John and the Synoptic Gospels 32

C John's Unique Gospel 34

D Author: Who Wrote the Fourth Gospel? 36

E Dates 39

1 Events in the Gospel 39

2 Publication of the Gospel 39

F Audiences and Provenances 41

G Purposes 43

H Who Is Jesus according to John? 43

I Organization of the Gospel according to John 46

J Reception History 47

Commentary 49

III Book of Glory: John 13:1-20:31 49

A Final Discourse (13:1 - 17:26) 49

1 Jesus Washed His Disciples' Feet (13:1-17) 55

2 Jesus Predicted His Betrayal (13:18-30) 62

3 Jesus' Final Discourse (13:31-16:33) 66

a Jesus' Departure and Return (13:31-14:31) 67

(1) Jesus' Departure (13:31-38) 67

(a) Jesus' New Commandment (13:31-35) 67

(b) Jesus Predicted Peter's Denial (13:36-38) 70

b Jesus' Return (14:1-31) 71

(1) Encouragement (14:1-11) 71

(2) Instructions (14:12-24) 77

(a) Continued Mission (14:12-14) 77

(b) Love and Obey (14:15-24) 80

(3) Encouragement (14:25-31) 87

c Loved and Hated (15:1-16:15) 92

(1) Loved by God (15:1-17) 94

(2) Hated by the World (15:18-16:4c) 100

(a) Jesus Warned of Future Hardships (15:18-25) 100

(b) The Spirit of Truth (15:26-27) 102

(c) Jesus Warned of the Danger of Apostasy (16:1-4c) 104

(3) Empowered by the Spirit (16:4d-15) 105

d Sorrow Turned to joy (16:16-33) 113

(1) In a Little While (16:16-19) 113

(2) Labor Pains and Birth (16:20-23a) 114

(3) Answered Prayer (16:23b-24) 115

(4) Epilogue (16:25-33) 116

4 Jesus' Intercessory Prayer (17:1-26) 120

a For Himself (17:1-8) 122

b For His Disciples (17:9-19) 125

c For Future Believers (17:20-26) 136

(1) Unified for the World (17:20-23) 136

(2) Shared Glory (17:24-26) 138

B Crucifixion and Resurrection (18:1-20:31) 141

1 Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion: The New Adam Is Lifted Up (18:1-19:42) 141

a The Binding of the Son (18:1-12) 142

b The High Priest and a Disciple on Trial (18:13-27) 146

c He Suffered under Pilate (18:28-19:16a) 153

(1) Jesus Interrogated (18:28-40) 154

(2) Jesus Sentenced (19:1-16a) 163

d He Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried (19:16b-42) 174

(1) Jesus Was Crucified (19:166-27) 174

(a) Crucifixion (19:16b-18) 174

(b) King of the Jews (19:19-22) 176

(c) Vindicated King (19:23-24) 177

(d) Faithful Women and the Beloved Disciple (19:25-27) 180

(2) Jesus Died (19:28-37) 182

(a) Finished (19:28-30) 182

(b) A Special Sabbath (19:31-37) 184

(3) Jesus Was Buried (19:38-42) 187

2 The Resurrection and First Appearances of Jesus (20:1-31) 191

a The Empty Tomb (20:1-10) 192

b Mary Encountered the Risen Lord (20:11-18) 196

c Jesus Appeared to His Disciples and Gave the Spirit (20:19-23) 199

d Jesus Appeared to Thomas (20:24-29) 202

e The Purpose of the Gospel (20:30-31) 204

IV Epilogue: John 21:1-25 207

A Jesus Appeared Again (21:1-14) 210

1 Setting (21:1-3) 210

2 The Miraculous Catch (21:4-8) 211

3 Breakfast beside a Charcoal Fire (21:9-13) 212

4 Conclusion (21:14) 214

B Jesus Restored Peter (21:15-22) 214

1 Do You Love Me? (21:15-17) 214

2 Jesus Predicted Peter's Martyrdom (21:18-19) 216

3 Jesus, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple (21:20-22) 217

C The Beloved Disciple (21:23-24) 219

D Second Conclusion (21:25) 220