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The New Covenant Commentary Series couples faithful biblical interpretation and fruitful theological reflection. In this commentary on John, Jey J. Kanagaraj unwraps the Gospel of John piece-by-piece, illuminating the theology and application within. Kanagaraj provides a valuable tool studying John, illustrating the impact John’s Gospel made on faith and tradition when it was written—and the...

“knowing,” which is essentially the same as “believing.” “The only true God” refers to Yahweh (the Lord), who is the Creator and Redeemer of all humanity. “Knowing” (17:3) refers to having intimate relationship with God, who is one (Deut 6:4; John 5:44; 1 Cor 8:6) and true (3:33; 7:28; 8:26), and to one’s personal experience with Jesus Christ, whom the same God sent into the world to give heavenly life to those who believe.5 God’s sending of the Son is followed by Jesus’ triumphant statement, “I
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