No fear in love: Pastoral reflections on 1 John 4:18

This article argues that perfect love does indeed cast out fear. First, it details the social context of 1 John. It then highlights the Johannine community's need for love to counteract the fear of schism and how that lesson applies to contemporary life.

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Main Author: Massey, Denise M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2017, Volume: 114, Issue: 4, Pages: 574-579
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
HC New Testament
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Harry Potter
B spiritual journeys
B Bible. Johannesbrief 1. 4,18
B Victor Frankl
B theological conflict
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:This article argues that perfect love does indeed cast out fear. First, it details the social context of 1 John. It then highlights the Johannine community's need for love to counteract the fear of schism and how that lesson applies to contemporary life.
ISSN:2052-9449
Contains:Enthalten in: Review and expositor
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0034637317735494