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Praise for The Letters of John: A Participatory Study Guide
The Letters of John are essential reading for today’s Christian. They reveal a Christianity in the making, defining itself, charting its ethical course, and seeking to articulate a life-changing theological vision of Christ, embodied in the world and in our lives. In our pluralistic and polaristic time, in which many Christians fear cultural, religious, and political changes, we need to remember that faith flourishes when we choose love rather than fear. Bob Cornwall’s text on the Letters of John invites us to engage first century Christianity in ways that will help us understand more clearly our vocation as Christians in our own time. The text is clear, articulate, and academically sound, ideal for congregational study groups and personal reflection. Bob Cornwall’s interplay of theology, biblical studies, and spiritual practices will inspire and guide us in creative responses to our post-Christian, pluralistic and contentious time.
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Reading (lectio): The first rung of the ladder is reading. Believe it or not this is the step most often skipped or diminished. It is important to do the Bible reading for each lesson to get the most out of it. Ideally it should be read several times so that you can become familiar with the language and themes of the text. This book is a guide to help you study the biblical text. It is a supplement to the text itself, and the text of scripture should be the primary focus in your study. The steps of the participatory study method emphasize different ways of reading to help the text become part of you as you study.
Meditating (meditatio): The next step is to prayerfully meditate on the text. Dig deep into it. Study the words. Break it down into pieces. In this study this is where most of the background information is located. Look up words to find their meaning. Notice if there are any words or actions that the Holy Spirit may be leading you to examine further.
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