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NASB Scripture Study Notebook: 1-3 John & Jude

Ideal notebook for personal study of 1-3 John and Jude.

The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective

by Stuard Scott • The overall goal of this book is to assist husbands toward purposeful and lasting Christ-likeness for the glory of God.

1, 2, 3 John: Redemption’s Certainty

by John Hannah • This commentary on the letters of John by John Hannah provides a reliable and accessible explanation of the biblical text.

Life in Christ: Studies in 1 John

by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones • This large resource (over 700 pages) combines in one book what was originally five different series of expositions on 1 John—one on each chapter of John’s letter.

The Epistles of John: An Expositional Commentary

D. Edmund Hiebert • For those wanting to go deeper in their study of 1 John, this commentary provides an excellent intermediate-level treatment of the biblical text.

The Letters of John, 2nd edition

by Colin G. Kruse • One of the best intermediate-level commentaries available on 1 John. Although it does reference the original Greek text, it is still very accessible to those who know little Greek.

1-3 John Commentary (MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series)

by John MacArthur • Based on pastor John’s verse-by-verse exposition of the Johannine letters, this commentary is the most helpful, accessible commentary on 1 John.

The Christian’s Great Interest

by William Guthrie • Perhaps the best Puritan work on the doctrine of assurance...

Heaven on Earth: Assurance in the Christian Life

by Thomas Brooks • Another great Puritan classic on the doctrine of assurance.

Unshakable Assurance

by John MacArthur • John MacArthur identifies eight hindrances to enjoying the blessings of assurance, and counters with eleven biblical tests to strengthen your certainty.

Saved Without a Doubt

by John MacArthur • Am I really saved? Am I going to heaven? How can I know for sure?

Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith

by Joel R. Beeke • Like John MacArthur’s Saved without a Doubt, this book approaches the topic of assurance thematically— systematizing all the Bible’s teaching on the topic.

How Can I Be Sure I’m A Christian?

by Donald S. Whitney • James Boice wrote this endorsement of the book: “If you have questions about your assurance or even somebody else’s, you should read this book.

God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation

by Andreas J. Köstenberger with David W. Jones • The second edition of God, Marriage, and Family, further applies Scripture’s timeless principles to contemporary issues.

Strengthening Your Marriage

by Wayne Mack • For better or for worse? Whichever term describes your marriage, there are ways to make it (even) better.

31 Ways to Be a “One-Another” Christian

by Stuard Scott, with S. Andrew Jin • During the 2025–2026 season in Men of the Word, our small group leaders will be studying 31 Ways to Be a “One-Another” Christian during our leadership training meetings.