Buy this when you study John's Gospel
(Full review at SpoiledMilks, 8/10/20)
K�¶stenberger (AJK) looks at the genre of John's writings, the style of John's writings and the structure of his writings, and ends with a literary-theological reading his the Gospel and of the letters. The literary-theological is the sort of commentary I enjoy. AJK tells us what each section is saying, and why it fits where it does.
Throughout, K�¶stenberger looks at the themes of glory, the people's messianic expectation, their misunderstanding, divine judgment, death, unbelief, Jesus' signs, and more.
In Part 3 (250 pages), AJK looks at John's worldview and his use of Scripture, the Word, the trinity, salvation history, John's love ethic, theology of the cross, and his trinitarian mission theology.
In the chapter on the Word: creation and new creation, K�¶stenberger looks at all the references to "life" and "light" in John, and lists his observations on their use throughout John. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all posses life and light. For us to have life is a present reality and a future expectation. We are both saved and we will be saved from sin and death in the future.
K�¶stenberger's book is extremely valuable just for these insights. This section covers roughly 250 pages, which will give you rich connections throughout John's Gospel.
Recommended?
This is full of theological insights. AJK is evangelical and fully committed to the authority and trustworthiness of Scripture. There is a gold mine of information here. If you are a preacher, a teacher, a layperson, or anywhere in between, and you want to know and understand John's Gospel better, consider picking this one up. It is worth your time.