In addition to the New International Version (2011) of the Bible, the following resources were used in helping to write this sermon: Earl F. Palmer, 1,2,3 John, Revelation in The Communicator’s Commentary, pp. 21-33; D. Moody Smith, First, Second, and Third John in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 35-48; Thomas K. Tewell, Finding God at a Claude Monet Exhibit, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, NY, 11-12-95.