This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Through the use of the technologies of telephone, telegraph, computer and satellite, news travels fast. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway.
He was especially favoured with our lords regard and confidence, so as to be spoken of as the disciple whom jesus loved. Commentary for john 1 the apostle and evangelist, john, seems to have been the youngest of the twelve. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. John 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. The design appears to be, to refute and guard against erroneous and unholy tenets, principles, and practices, especially such as would lower the godhead of christ, and the reality and power of his sufferings and death, as an atoning sacrifice. If someone is a partaker of gods nature through jesus christ then they will have a natural bent in the direction of holiness. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. John 20, new international version niv the bible app. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john.
In the darkness of suffering and sin, as evil and wickedness continues to have such a cruel impact on our existence in this world, it would seem as if people would. The term born again has become a cliche, and one many people misunderstand. The book of john starts with the words in the beginning the same as genesis. Here we have three different letters, written at different times, to different people. As those changed by god, genuine believers will characteristically love the truth and exhibit true love for others. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. Understanding john chapter one by joel hemphill in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 1 6 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1.
Study guide for james 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John testifies about jesus and the eternal life he brings 1 john 1. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. He says that all things were created through jesus. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. The apostle john heard, saw, and touched jesus 1 john 1.
The wide spread misunderstanding of this verse among christians is the source of much of the confusion that exists regarding who the one most high god of the bible is. Visit us at for online studies through the entire bible. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, this was he of whom i spake, he that cometh after me is preferred before me. In the first letter, the elder encourages the christians in his community to stay together. From the start, john emphasizes fellowship with both the father and the son. Thus the simple sentence, divested of parenthesis and resumptive words would be, we declare unto you that which was from the beginning.
The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of christ. He was from bethany, the village of mary and her sister martha. As the prologue to the gospel of john, the first chapter teaches about the. This phrase fully proves, in the mouth of an inspired writer, that jesus christ was no part of the creation, as he existed when no part of that existed.
By this we know that we love the children of god, when we love god, and keep his commandments. The testimony of the apostle concerning the reality of the person and doctrine of christ. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This message had already been accepted by this letters recipients 1 john 1. A summary of the gospel according to john john in s bible. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. The same was in the beginning with god this verse repeats and contracts into one the three points mentioned before. The event is alluded to in the apocryphal book of 2 maccabees 1. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. Insights could include an understanding that the savior was a god in the.
I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of john taught by. Johns gospel has always been referred to as the fourth gospel, meaning it was. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.
Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. Yet theyre all loosely tied together by the same ideas. David guzik commentary on john1 gives a prologue to the gospel of john,the testimony of john the baptist on jesus, and an account of the first disciples. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. But when, at length, some from hence began to doubt of his godhead, then st. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. The entire gospel is the apostles testimony to jesus as the eternal word, messiah, and son of god who brings the gift of salvation to all who will. Aug 06, 20 today i read from johns gospel and discuss who jesus was, john the baptist significance, jesus first disciples and was jesus the lamb of god. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.
John 1 bible study questions questions for john chapter 1 bible study. According to matthew henry 16621714 in his commentary, jesus is called the. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. The book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation sign in. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. Although there is a sense in which the raising of lazarus could be seen as the fulfillment of 5. Dont ask me but from what we learn in this book of 1st john i wouldnt bet on it. John expressly asserted it, and wrote in this book as it were a supplement to the gospels, as in the revelation to the prophets. Jan 08, 2016 john chapter 1 part 1 the living word pastor tom luitwieler 01032016. Much of johns gospel chapters 212 might be called the book of signs, as it. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short.
John 1 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 1 in plain english that everyone can understand. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The statement is not telling us of the beginning of the word. What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life john the apostle saw the lord, the king of glory, with human eyes, studied him. In the first versus of john, jesus is referred to as the word, john says that jesus was with god and that jesus was god. Martin luther knew and taught exactly what the book of james teaches. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Read and study john, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Irwin also spoke of the impact the experience had on his spiritual life.
John later wrote, whosoever believeth that jesus is the christ is born of god. In another place he wrote of the book of james, i think highly of the epistle of james, and regard it as valuable it does not expound human doctrines, but lays much emphasis on gods law. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. Verse is this gospels first mention of being born into the kingdom of god. Jesus, acting precisely according to his own timetable, which is to say according to the fathers timetable, arrives back in bethany six days prior to the passover. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was fully god. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god.
Commentaries have neatly divided the chapter into an isolated drama of seven scenes narrating the aftermath of. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated to us through your revealed word. In the beginning of all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. John s fiery passion for truth is coupled with his gentle compassion for his readers, giving these letters a pastoral quality that is both personal and profound. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. He is jesus, the saviour, and christ, the messiah, the anointed. In the beginning namely, of the creation, for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of genesis. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. And the word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our relationship to god, which is found in jesus christ, who is life and light. Not surprisingly, the gospel of john never provides the name of its author. John 11, new international version niv the bible app. John chapter 10 kjv king james version when we are bornagain of that heavenly seed we birth a new innerman which is the h. The logos of john is the real, personal god john 1.
The prologue to the gospel of john the gospel of john weds theology to poetry. This epistle is a discourse upon the principles of christianity, in doctrine and practice. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. That all men through him might believe he testified that jesus was the true light the true teacher of the way to the kingdom of glory, and the lamb or sacrifice of god, which was to bear away the sin of the world, john 1. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away.