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The three Epistles of John, according to I. Howard Marshall, are concerned with the fundamentals of Christian belief and life—faith and love. The reader who grasps the message of these short but essential letters will have a sound basis in Christian doctrine. This group of Epistles, says Marshall, is also a good starting point for the study of the Gospel of John. This important commentary, then,...

the one hand, he is thinking of the Christian message which is the object of Christian proclamation and is heard by men; he himself is proclaiming it to his readers so that they may enjoy the blessings which come to those who receive it (v. 3). This message was preached by Jesus himself. On the other hand, Jesus himself can be described as the Word. The message takes concrete form in him. I may send a girl a message saying that I love her; I can also send her a costly ring which will be immediately
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