Loving God through Loving Each Other An Exegesis of 1 John 4:7-21 within the Context of 1 John by Tami Jelinek Synopsis: This paper is an exegetically based discussion of 1 John 4:7-21 contextualized within a rhetorical and theological analysis of the epistle. Part one identifies some of the central theological themes of John’s letter and how these themes are supported by his rhetoric; part two is a short exegesis of a selected passage, 4:7-21, including an appreciation for this passage’s function within the epistle as a whole; and part three is a theological reflection on the selected passage and its application to life within the church in America today. Related Article: The Kingdom and Communion of God | Tami Jelinek 
Tami Jelinek is a part-time senior care giving coordinator and full-time seminarian, currently working toward her Master of Divinity degree. Tami and her husband of twenty-six years, Keith, reside in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They have three grown children. Tami’s personal passion is theology: the knowledge and experience of the Truth and Mercy found only in the person and work of Jesus Christ, and displayed in the lives and communion of His people. Exploring portraits of Christ and His kingdom in the Old Testament is the primary focus of her studies. Tami and Keith enjoy traveling, and love to fill their home with friends and family who share their fondness for good food, good wine, and great conversation.
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