Synopses & Reviews
Unleashing God’s Truth one verse at a time
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“The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. This project is unparalleled in our times, and John MacArthur has produced a masterful commentary series that demands attention and deserves a place in every preacher’s library.”
—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., PhD, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Synopsis
Completing his masterful verse-by-verse commentary of John, MacArthur's simple exposition and penetrating insight highlight the Gospel's cultural and theological contexts.
Synopsis
From one of today's top-selling commentary series comes volume two of the Gospel of John. John MacArthur gives verse-by-verse analysis in context and provides points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. The series has been praised for its accessibility to lay leaders, and is a must-have for every pastor's library.
Synopsis
John 12-21
How can a sinner have eternal life? The gospel of John provides the answer: by believing in Jesus Christ. The claims Jesus made, and the works He performed to validate those claims, prove that He is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. Nothing could be more relevant in today's world than this message of salvation.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.
Synopsis
How can a sinner have eternal life? The gospel of John provides the answer: by believing in Jesus Christ. The claims Jesus made, and the works He performed to validate those claims, prove that He is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. Nothing could be more relevant in today's world than this message of salvation.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
About the Author
John MacArthur ((B.A., Universidad Los Angeles Pacific; M.Div., Seminario Teológico Talbot; Litt.D., Grace Graduate School; D.D., Seminario Teológico Talbot) es Pastor y Maestro en la Iglesia Grace Community en Sun Valley, California y Presidente de la Universidad The Master's y Presidente y fundador del Seminario The Master's (en 1986) en Santa Clarita, California. El Dr. MacArthur es un conferencista activo quien ha enseñado en el programa de radio Grace to You.Desde que lanzó su primer y mejor vendido libro El Evangelio Según Jesucristo en 1988, el Dr. MacArthur ha escrito mas de 150 libros incluyendo una serie de comentarios bíblicos, La Segunda Venida, Avergonzados del Evangelio, Doce Hombres Comunes y la Biblia de Estudio MacArthur, recibieron la Medalla de Oro ECPA en 1998. John y su esposa Patricia viven en Canyon Country, California y tienen cuatro hijos y quince nietos.
Table of Contents
Preface / vii
1. The Climax of Love and Hate (John 12:1–11) / 1
2. The King Comes to Die (John 12:12–16) / 11
3. The Gospel Reaches Out: A Preview of Gentile Salvation / 19
(John 12:17–26)
4. Facing the Cross (John 12:27–34) / 33
5. The Day the LightWent Out (John 12:35–50) / 45
6. The Humility of Love (John 13:1–17) / 59
7. Unmasking the Betrayer (John 13:18–30) / 71
8. The Supreme Standard of Sacrificial Love (John 13:31–38) / 83
9. Comfort for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1–14) / 95
10. The Legacy of Jesus (John 14:15–26) / 109
11. Supernatural Peace (John 14:27) / 121
12. What Jesus’Death Meant to Him (John 14:28–31) / 131
13. The Vine and the Branches (John 15:1–11) / 141
14. The Friends of Jesus (John 15:12–16) / 155
15. Hated by the World (John 15:17–25) / 165
16. Holy Spirit–Empowered Witness (John 15:26–27) / 177
17. The Holy Spirit Convicts the World (John 16:1–11) / 187
18. The Holy Spirit Reveals the Truth (John 16:12–15) / 199
19. From Sorrow to Joy (John 16:16–24) / 211
20. Three Cardinal Christian Virtues (John 16:25–33) / 221
21. The Real Lord’s Prayer (John 17:1) / 233
22. Jesus’Prayer and the Eternal Plan of God (John 17:1b–5) / 245
23. Jesus Prays for His Disciples—Part 1: / 257
As Those Whom the Father Had Given Him (John 17:6–10)
24. Jesus Prays for His Disciples—Part 2: / 271
As Those Whom He Is about to Leave (John 17:11–19)
25. Jesus Prays for All Believers—Part 1: / 285
That They Would Be Presently United in Truth (John 17:20–23)
26. Jesus Prays for All Believers—Part 2: / 295
That They Would One Day Be Reunited in Glory (John 17:24–26)
27. Jesus’Betrayal and Arrest (John 18:1–11) / 303
28. Jesus’ Trial;Peter’s Denial (John 18:12–27) / 313
29. Jesus Before Pilate—Part 1: / 323
Phase One of the Civil Trial (John 18:28–38)
30. Jesus Before Pilate—Part 2: / 333
Phase Three of the Civil Trial (John 18:39–19:16)
31. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ (John 19:17–30) / 345
32. The Death-Conquering Savior (John 19:31–20:10) / 359
33. The Resurrected Christ (John 20:11–31) 371
34. Epilogue—Part 1: / 387
Self-effort or Spiritual Power? (John 21:1–14)
35. Epilogue—Part 2: / 397
How to Be a Committed Christian (John 21:15–25)
Bibliography / 407
Index of Greek Words / 409
Index of Scripture / 410
Index of Subjects / 420