Category Archives: 1 John

1 John 1:1 – Hearing, Seeing, Handling, Proclaiming

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

Is there significance to the order in which the actions of 1 John 1:1 are listed?  ”Which we have heard [perfect tense], which we have seen [perfect] with our eyes, which we have looked at [aorist] and our hands have … Continue reading →

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1 John 1:1 – The Beginning…Again…and Again

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

1 John 1:1 – “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.”  The opening verse … Continue reading →

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Requesting Input on 1 John

Posted on November 21, 2008 by

I’ve only outlined in my mind a few basic things about the next two points I want to discuss about the canonical context of 1 John, but I’d like your input/thoughts on this before I move on. Think of this … Continue reading →

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First John in Canonical Context (1)

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

WARNING: Very long! Before embarking on the “theommentary proper” of 1 John, I want to comment in a series of two or three posts on the canonical context of 1 John. Those familiar with the “canonical approach” to Scriptural interpretation (particularly … Continue reading →

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1 John: A Theommentary

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

Theommentary started as an outlet for my own thoughts about times, texts, and themes in ways that I hope will extend my calling as a theological teacher. So far, it’s been a great joy for me (and I hope, occasionally, … Continue reading →

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