{"product_id":"9781490892467","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 John’s three New Testament letters. Some manuscripts refer to a phrase called the Johannine Comma—centering on “the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit”—while 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 Comma’s 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 John’s letter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEmbarking on a survey of the manuscripts, their condition, their roles in the church’s 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 words—these few words in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen you listen to the church’s present-day conflicts, you may hear trusted authorities undergoing profound questioning and believers facing temptations to doubt those authorities—including the Bible. As an aid, In Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5:7 offers a history of the church’s 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","brand":"WestBow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107925246192,"sku":"9781490892467","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781490892467_p0.jpg?v=1763659269","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781490892467","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}