Book
When Jesus Said Goodbye: John's Witness to the Holy Spirit
1996 · Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published the year he retired from Point Loma, this study of the Farewell Discourse (John 13–17) asks what Jesus' departure meant for the coming of the Paraclete — John's witness to the Holy Spirit as the continuing presence of Jesus with his people.
Citation
Carver, Frank G. When Jesus Said Goodbye: John's Witness to the Holy Spirit. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 1996.
Click the citation to select it for copying.
Where to find it
Out of print; available used and in theological libraries.
This published work remains © its publisher; the archive points you to it.
In the archive
The archive holds Carver’s working papers on these same themes — free to read.
a Wesley Sermon 138 grieving the Holy Spirit
A transcript of John Wesley's Sermon 138, 'On Grieving The Holy Spirit,' originally written in 1733. This version is an abridged and revised edition of the 1872 Thomas Jackson edition, edited by George Lyons with minor corrections by Ryan Danker for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University. The sermon provides an exegetical commentary on Ephesians 4:30, exploring the nature of God's 'grief' as a disposition of His will arising from love and abhorrence of sin. Wesley outlines how sins offend the Holy Spirit through His immediate presence in the believer, as acts of contempt toward divine love, and as a failure to achieve the sanctification intended by the Spirit's work.
Ephesians 4:30 · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · 2 Corinthians 1:22
A Wesleyan Understanding of the Fullness of the Spirit
A theological reflection on the Wesleyan concept of being 'filled with the Holy Spirit.' The document traces the biblical development of the Spirit, from the 'ruach' in Genesis to the Pentecost event in Acts. It explores a twofold meaning of the Spirit's fullness: first, as the fulfillment of prophetic promise marking the birth of the Church; and second, as a necessity for the daily renewal of disciples facing challenges. The text incorporates quotations from John Wesley regarding the Spirit as the fountain of holiness and the life of God in the soul, and concludes with a focus on the transformative power of the Spirit as described in the Pauline epistles.
Genesis 1:2 · Psalm 51:11 · Luke 11:13
Commentary 1 John 1 Chapter for Review May 2009
A draft commentary on 1 John 1:1-10, organized into sections titled 'Behind the Text' and 'In the Text.' The author examines the linguistic features of the prologue, specifically the use of first-person plural Greek verbs and pronouns to suggest a 'Johannine circle' or school of disciples. The text discusses scholarly debates regarding the authorship of the Johannine corpus (John the Apostle, John the Elder, and John the Revelator) and explores the relationship between the prologue of 1 John and the prologue of the Gospel of John. Additionally, the document analyzes the lack of formal Greco-Roman epistolary elements in 1 John, the use of affectionate address, and the theological implications of fellowship and doctrinal integrity.
1 John 1:1-10 · 1 John 1:1-4 · 1 John 1:6
Commentary Draft 1 John Chapter 3 11-4-09
A draft commentary on 1 John 3:1-24, focusing on the themes of Christ-like love, divine identity, and eschatological tension. The author provides an exegetical analysis of specific Greek terms such as 'idete' (see/behold), 'potapēn' (lavish/great), and 'tekna theou' (children of God). The text discusses the concept of prevenient grace, the distinction between 'already' and 'not yet' eschatalogical perspectives in Johannine literature, and the future transformation of the believer to be like Christ. The draft also touches upon the implications of family metaphors in the ancient Near East and the necessity of living holily in preparation for the day Christ appears.
1 John 3:1-24 · 1 John 1:1-4 · 1 John 1:10
Commentary Draft 1 John Chapter 3 after response by Rick
A draft commentary on 1 John 3:1-24, focusing on the themes of Christ-like love, divine identity, and eschatology. The text provides an exegetical analysis of verses 1-6, examining the Greek imperatives 'idete' and 'idou' and the concept of 'prevenient grace' through the lens of God's initiative in loving his children. The author discusses the tension between 'already' and 'not yet' eschatology in Johannine literature, specifically regarding the future appearance of Christ and the believer's transformation. The draft also includes reflections on the believer's confidence in prayer and the pursuit of holiness in preparation for standing before God.
1 John 1:7 · 1 John 2:2 · 1 John 3:1-24
Commentary Draft 1 John Chapter 3 for submission to Rick
A draft commentary on 1 John 3, focusing on the themes of Christ-like love, the believer's identity as children of God, and the tension between realized and future eschatology. The text provides an exegetical analysis of verses 1-24, examining Greek terminology such as 'idete' (see/behold), 'potapēn' (lavished/massive), and 'tekna theou' (children of God). The author discusses the implications of divine initiative (prevenient grace) and the ethical obligations of those in God's family, concluding with reflections on the importance of living holily in anticipation of Christ's return.
1 John 3:1-24 · 1 John 1:7 · 1 John 1:10