John’s Gospel is the mature reflections of the last living apostle. John the apostle wrote this book approximately fifty–five years after the resurrection of Jesus. During those years he had reflected on the words and deeds of Jesus and the result is that the pages of the Gospel contain the seasoned thinking of one of Jesus’ closest friends. New Testament scholar William F. Cook brings us the latest in the popular Focus on the Bible series. In a lucid and engaging style, he leads us through the Gospel of John. ... We see the mind of the professor and the heart of the pastor in this excellent commentary ... This is a wonderful resource for Bible readers, Sunday School teachers, and pastors. -- Thomas R. Schreiner Bill Cook is a wonderful New Testament scholar and pastor ... This book will serve extremely well those who preach and teach the Word of God chapter by chapter, verse by verse and word by word. -- Daniel L. Akin In lucid and engaging style, Cook proves a faithful tour guide through the Gospel of John. In reading his commentary, you will quickly sense that the author has spent decades studying carefully and preaching faithfully the biblical text he now exposits with skill and passion. -- Robert L. Plummer In this volume William Cook guides the reader through the complexities of John, avoiding both oversimplification and overcomplication ... This would make a fine resource for personal or group study of one of history's most important and influential writings. -- Brandon D. Crowe ... a wonderful companion to John's Gospel. Writing for the non-specialist, Dr. Cook makes solid scholarship accessible for everyone. Well-written and insightful introductions, reflections, and study questions relate the Gospel to today's reader. -- Andreas Köstenberger ... a sure-footed guide to John's Gospel combining careful scholarship, insightful application and theological depth. His book will stretch your mind, challenge your will and warm your heart. -- Peter Orr William F. Cook has taught New Testament for twenty-four years. For the past fifteen years at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Cook has been the Lead Pastor at The Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville for over fourteen years.