Rodney A. Whitacre edits this pastorally-oriented commentary that includes background material concerning authorship, date and purpose, as well as a summary of important theological themes. A passage-by-passage exposition follows that focuses on understanding what John had to say to his original readers in order to see its relevance for the church today.

Rodney A. Whitacre earned his Ph.D. at Cambridge University. He is professor of biblical studies at Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.