The Plan of This Book – Let John’s Gospel Speak
Our streaming video series on the Fourth Gospel in Greek caused people to ask for a book similar to the classes, where I explained the verses as we translated. We already have the large, excellent commentary by Lenski on John, and brilliant sermons by Luther on the Fourth Gospel.
I wanted to let the Scriptures speak for themselves, as much as possible, so brief comments follow passages, much like the class. I have taught Romans in Greek, the same way. More streaming classes and books may follow.
The best teacher is the Holy Spirit, who teaches us from the inerrant Word of God. The more time we spend with the Word itself, the more we understand and hear its message.
I am thankful to God for all the people who helped in the production of these books:
- Our artist Norma A. Boeckler;
- Our congregation’s president, Brett Meyer, who suggested the commentary follow the text;
- Our congregation’s attorney, Glen Kotten, who initiated the Greek classes online;
- Our editor extraordinaire, Virginia Roberts, who helps with all books;
- Our finishing editor, Janie Sullivan, who turns files into books and Kindles;
- Our volunteer editors, Terry and Lori Howell;
- Our members and friends, who give generously to get these books around the world, for the lowest price possible, often for free.
- My wife Christina has encouraged publishing theological works, carried out research, advised me about German terms, and asked for real-time samples of the latest work. We were married 49 years ago, just before Thanksgiving.
In Christ,
Pastor Gregory L. Jackson, Thanksgiving 2018
