{"product_id":"spirituality-according-to-john-abiding-in-christ-in-the-johannine-writings-paperback","title":"Spirituality According to John: Abiding in Christ in the Johannine Writings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRodney Reeves\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Foundations Book Awards Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThrough all of John's works, a consistent message is woven: being a Christian is about abiding in Christ and in his words.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gospel of John, the epistle of 1 John, and the Apocalypse all begin in the same way: by pointing to the importance of knowing the Word, both written and incarnate. Using an artistic, storytelling approach to spirituality, John relies heavily on readers' imaginations to help them \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e what it takes to become disciples by abiding in Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRodney Reeves combines exegesis with spiritual reflection to explore how the only biblical writer to employ three different genres presents a consistent vision of Christian spirituality. Rather than focusing on detailed instructions, John uses evocative metaphors and illustrations so that readers can envision how to follow Jesus--as disciples, in community, and even at the end of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with stories and implications for today's readers, \u003cem\u003eSpirituality According to John\u003c\/em\u003e provides an accessible introduction to the rich spiritual world of the Johannine literature that makes up much of the New Testament. In John's era and now, anyone who has ears to hear can learn to truly abide in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502875164850,"sku":"9780830853489","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6b9ac6ce5beb8944c0f479f35c428e34.webp?v=1779474373","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/spirituality-according-to-john-abiding-in-christ-in-the-johannine-writings-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}