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But These are Written . . . Essays on Johannine Literature in Honor of Professor Benny C. Aker EDITED BY CRAIG S. KEENER JEREMY S. CRENSHAW JORDAN DANIEL MAY But These are Written . . . Essays on Johannine Literature in Honor of Professor Benny C. Aker Copyright © 2014 Wipf and Stock Publishers. All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in critical publications or reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publisher. Write: Permissions, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401. Scripture quotations taken from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org) Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations are from Common Bible: New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Pickwick Publications An Imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3 Eugene, OR 97401 www.wipfandstock.com isbn 13: 978-1-61097-205-5 eisbn 13: 978-1-4982-7390-9 Cataloguing-in-Publication data: “But these are written . . .” : essays on Johannine literature in honor of professor Benny C. Aker / edited by Craig S. Keener, Jeremy S. Crenshaw, and Jordan Daniel May, with a foreword by Delbert Tarr. xx + 298 pp. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references. isbn 13: 978-1-61097-205-5 1. Bible. Johannine literature—Criticism, interpretation, etc. 2. Aker, Benny C., 1939– I. Title. BS2601 B89 2014 Manufactured in the U.S.A. Table of Contents Title Page Contributors Foreword Abbreviations Chapter 1: Biographical Sketch of Benny C. Aker Chapter 2: He Will Guide You into All the Truth Chapter 3: The Role and Function of the Demonic in the Johannine Tradition Chapter 4: John’s Doxology Chapter 5: The Virgin Birth in the Fourth Gospel? Chapter 6: Master(s) of the Sea? Chapter 7: Episodes of Personal Encounter Chapter 8: A New Look at an Old Problem Chapter 9: Born of God Chapter 10: Seeking Peace with Justice Chapter 11: The Love of God Chapter 12: The “Antichrists” Speak Chapter 13: Choose Your Own Adventure Chapter 14: Will The Real Church Please Stand Up? Chapter 15: The Spirit of the Lamb Chapter 16: Was John the Revelator Pentecostal? Chapter 17: One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Days Chapter 18: The Vocabulary and Phraseology of Revelation Appendix 1: Tables Appendix 2: Graphs Contributors Paul Alexander (PhD, Baylor University)—Ronald J. Sider Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Policy, Palmer Theological Seminary, Eastern University, Wynnewood, PA. Robert A. Berg (PhD, Drew University)—Professor of New Testament, Evangel University, Springfield, MO. Warren Carter (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary)—Professor of New Testament, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX. Jeremy S. Crenshaw (PhD Student, Regent University)—Adjunct Instructor, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK. James D. Hernando (PhD, MPhil, Drew University)—Professor of New Testament, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University, Springfield, MO. Timothy P. Jenney (PhD, University of Michigan)—Adjunct Professor in Religious Studies, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University)—Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY. Frank D. Macchia (DTheol, University of Basel)—Professor of Theology, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA. Jordan Daniel May (ThM, MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary)— Correctional Chaplain with the Assemblies of God. Philip L. Mayo (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary)—Professor of New Testament and Greek, North Central University, Minneapolis, MN. Michael C. McKeever (PhD, Graduate Theological Union/University of California, Berkeley)—Professor of Biblical Studies, Judson University, Elgin, IL. Robert P. Menzies (PhD, University of Aberdeen)—Director of Synergy, a rural service organization located in Kunming, China. Lois E. Olena (DMin, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary)—DMin Project Coordinator and Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Jewish Studies, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University, Springfield, MO. Bruce E. Rosdahl (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary)—Department Chair of Bible and Theology/Professor of Bible and Theology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, TX. Delbert H. Tarr Jr. (PhD, University of Minnesota)—Missions Pastor of Capital Christian Center, Sacramento, CA, and Professor Emeritus and former President, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO. John Christopher Thomas (PhD, University of Sheffield)—Clarence J. Abbott Professor of Biblical Studies, Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, TN and Director, Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies, School of Philosophy and Religion, Bangor University, Bangor, UK. Robby Waddell (PhD, University of Sheffield)—Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL. Angela A. Watson (PhD, Oklahoma State University)—Assistant Professor, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK. Edward W. Watson (PhD, Baylor University)—Chair, Undergraduate Program, School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK. John W. Wyckoff (PhD, Baylor University)—Graduate Chair of Theological Studies and Professor of Bible and Theology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, TX. Foreword I a foreword for my friend Ben Aker’s Festschrift without SIMPLY CANNOT WRITE opening with an African proverb. And this one fits him well: An old man while seated can see farther than a young man while standing. Do not let the phrase, “old man” offend you. In Africa, old men are respected. As one matures in age, the more honor they receive! There are no “rest homes” in Africa. We were not “old men” when Ben and I first became friends in the 70s. Yet he was always wise beyond his years. When founding a new seminary in California, or when coming home to AGTS (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary), I chose this prince of the church for many reasons, but especially one: Look at his list of articles! Over half discuss the Holy Spirit’s role in the world today or the mystery of how the supernatural is available to we mortals, who so need something besides humanistic analysis, control, and selfish power—all the while operating, “In the name of God.” Call him a “spiritual” Pentecostal brother. The second reason I sought out this servant-leader is because I observed his behavior, even if repeatedly falsely accused (sometimes even by his brethren). Ben Aker stood for truth and ethics, yet without retaliation. He held no rancor nor sought vengeance. Call him an obedient and irenic disciple of the Lord. As for academics, this professor has two seemingly opposing sides. Although the difficulty of his classes is legendary, each one of his students personally knew how much he cared for them. Ben Aker is a real mentor. And he has the largest number of deeply loyal students. They always want to talk about him. “Do you know Ben Aker?” is the most oft opening remark heard. I am frankly jealous! Might Ben not be like the apostle Jesus loved? Call him impressionably effective. Johannine literature, perhaps Ben’s primary joy, is the focus of these essays. So stand or sit beside this seated, wise, mature professor we honor. Look in the direction he is looking, and come to see what he sees! Del Tarr, PhD Former president and professor emeritus, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Abbreviations GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS AB Anchor Bible ABRL Anchor Bible Reference Library ACNT Augsburg Commentaries on the New Testament A/G Assemblies of God AGTS Assemblies of God Theological Seminary AJT Asian Journal of Theology aka Also known as AnBib Analecta biblica ANF Alexander Roberts and William Donaldson, eds. The Ante-Nicene Fathers, 10 vols. ANTC Abingdon New Testament Commentary AThR Anglican Theological Review B.C.E. Before Common (or Christian) Era BDAG W. Bauer, F. W. Danker, W. F. Arndt, and F. W. Gingrich, eds. Greek- English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature, 3rd ed. BECNT Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament BETL Bibliotheca ephemeridum theologicarum lovaniensium Bib Biblica BJS Brown Judaica Series BSac Biblica Sacra ca. circa (approximately) CBQ Catholic Biblical Quarterly C.E. Common (or Christian) Era cf. confer (compare or consult) ch./chs. chapter/chapters CNT Commentaire du Nouveau Testament CovTQ Covenant Theological Quarterly CP Classical Philology CPT Centre for Pentecostal Theology CTJ Calvin Theological Journal CV Communio viatorum CYOA Choose Your Own Adventure diss. dissertation EBC Expositor’s Bible Commentary ECNT Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament ed.(s.) editor(s); edition e.g. exempli gratia (for example) ERT Evangelical Review of Theology esp. especially et al. et alii (and others) etc. et cetera (and the rest) ETS Evangelical Theological Society ex. Example ExpTim Expository Times f./ff. and the following ones FG Fourth Gospel Fig. Figure GNT Greek New Testament GPH Gospel Publishing House HCSC Harper Collins Spiritual Classics IBTS Interpreting Biblical Texts Series ibid. ibidem, in the same place ICC International Critical Commentary
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