Seminar – February 2026: Unlocking the wisdom of John’s Gospel
Unlocking the wisdom of John’s Gospel
An introduction to David Ford’s Theological Commentary on John’s Gospel
David Ford’s Commentary on John’s Gospel is widely regarded as a new profound and insightful commentary. He clarifies the purpose of the Gospel and how it relates to the Synoptic Gospels and the Septuagint. Ford shows how John emphasises the reality of the Spirit abiding in us, the lived reality of eternal life, with profound and practical inspiration and guidance to disciples of Jesus. Ford reveals John’s deep challenges and the Spirit’s invitation to us to participate in its continuing, surprising and unfolding work in the world.
Of clear relevance to our troubled times, Ford sees John as giving his readers a global horizon that “can unite them with the desire of Jesus for an ultimate unity of all people and all creation in love and peace.”
In this seminar, Revd Ian Johnston, who has been a leader of Bible Studies based on Ford’s Commentary, will provide an introduction to this remarkable work.
Participants will be sent, in advance, a pdf copy of the chapter on John 3, which Ian will use to introduce the main theses of the Commentary and to stimulate group discussion. It will be helpful if participants read this material beforehand. You are therefore encouraged on this occasion to register via EventBrite – there is the option to pay on the day.
In continuing our desire to share this work, HSTM is considering running in the Autumn another of our Bible Studies on John using Ford’s Commentary. Click here for further details.