{"product_id":"in-defense-of-the-authenticity-of-1-john-5-7-9781490892474","title":"In Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5: 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5:7 sheds a strong light on the issues radiating from one controversial verse in one of Johns three New Testament letters. Some manuscripts refer to a phrase called the Johannine Commacentering on the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spiritwhile others do not. Chris Pappas, a seasoned pastor steeped in Greek culture, sifts through the scholarly evidence from hundreds of surviving copies of the Greek-language letters. He surveys and analyzes the arguments from biblical scholars who support and who oppose the Commas inclusion. Finally, he presents the reasons for regarding the Comma as a true part of the Word of God in Scripture and for returning it to Johns letter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbarking on a survey of the manuscripts, their condition, their roles in the churchs theology, and their place in doctrinal controversies, In Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5:7 makes a thorough and intricate study of the passage. The journey is somewhat demanding, but the reward for persistence is a deeper appreciation for the meaning for wordsthese few words in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you listen to the churchs present-day conflicts, you may hear trusted authorities undergoing profound questioning and believers facing temptations to doubt those authoritiesincluding the Bible. As an aid, In Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5:7 offers a history of the churchs struggles over biblical authority, a detailed survey of the intricacies of biblical studies, and the wealth of insights residing in one key phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up with parents who emigrated from Greece, C.H. Pappas spoke Greek before learning English. In his mid-twenties, he heard Gods call to serve, leading him to earn a masters degree in theology from Luther Rice Seminary. As a pastor, he has led Collins Road Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida, for the past thirty-three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WestBow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338594160914,"sku":"9781490892474","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_043f9ce7-8cad-4152-8acf-37c23719c163.jpg?v=1727988921","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-defense-of-the-authenticity-of-1-john-5-7-9781490892474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}