Meeting God in John - by David F Ford (Paperback)

About the Book

A world-class theologian offers an accessible introduction to John's Gospel that is full of inspiration and encouragement for today.

Book Synopsis

Whether you are new to John's Gospel or have read it many times, Meeting God in John will help you see the Fourth Gospel with fresh eyes and better understand its essential meaning and purpose.

David Ford, one of the world's most widely respected theologians, offers an accessible introduction to the main message of John's Gospel. This powerful book is packed with compelling insights into the personality of Jesus and his impact in the first century and today.

Meeting God in John explores what the Gospel teaches about the revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ. Each chapter includes questions for individual reflection or group discussion. Its straightforward, enlightening approach makes it eminently helpful for new Christians starting on their faith journey. With a focus on the passion narrative, it can also be used as a devotional for Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and beyond.

Simple yet profound, Meeting God in John is an invitation to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the Gospel of John, and through it, meet the God who is revealed in Jesus Christ.

From the Back Cover

An Enriching Journey Through John's Revelation of Jesus

Whether you are new to John's Gospel or have read it many times, Meeting God in John will help you discover the unique significance of the Fourth Gospel.

Full of compelling insights, this accessible introduction invites you to meet the God who is revealed in Jesus. The book will help you to see the personality of Jesus with fresh eyes, to understand his impact on the first century and today. You'll want to return to this book time and time again--whether during Lent or any other season of the year.

"Ford's brilliant close reading of the Greek text enables those with different levels of expertise to plumb the depths and follow the flow of this drama of desire, growing trust, and formation in a community of love."
--Ellen F. Davis, Duke Divinity School

"Ford has a deep and pervasive enthusiasm for John's Gospel and has devoted a considerable portion of his life as a teacher and theologian to exploring and expounding its riches. Here is a summary of his wisdom in a book of manageable length for the ordinary reader."
--Janet Morley, author and poet

"Writing in accessible style for individual devotion and group reflection, Ford encourages us to become habitual readers of the Gospel of John and shows us that there is always more to find and be surprised by in it."
--The Right Reverend Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham

About the Author

David F. Ford (PhD, University of Cambridge) is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, England, and a Fellow of Selwyn College. His books include Theology: A Very Short Introduction, Glorification and the Life of Faith (coauthored with Ashley Cocksworth), The Shape of Living, and the critically acclaimed The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary.