John 1, john gills exposition of the whole bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. Introduction to the gospel of john agape bible study. The claim of the watchtower defending their translation of john 1.
Book of 1 john explained discover books of the bible. A careful examination of this material repays any student of johns gospel many. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings ezra, nehemiah, and esther job proverbs ecclesiastes gospel of matthew gospel of mark gospel of john acts romans galatians ephesians philippians and colossians hebrews james and jude 1 and 2 peter 1,2,3 john bible question class books genesis joshua and ruth. Best commentaries and books on john logos bible software. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. In verse 11, martha said she knew lazarus would rise again, when. In his key word study bible, spiros zodhiates begins his entry with to speak. According to early church tradition, the author is the apostle john, the son of zebedee also called john the evangelistwhom the early church fathers also regarded as the author of 1 john. In fact, only an eyewitness would be able to give such clear particulars as about the tenth hour john 1. Samuels gospel of john commentary book kindlenookitunes. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1.
Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. When he heard this, jesus said, this sickness will not end in death. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Jul 25, 2016 read introduction to john 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god note. I love listening to his sermons and looking up bible passages in the single volume commentary. If someone is a partaker of gods nature through jesus christ then they will have a natural bent in the direction of holiness. John is hinting at the idea that jesus shows forth his glory on the third day, and that his disciples believe in him when they see his glory. Strongs concordance begins its definition as something said. In addition to the 3 epistles, john also authored the fourth gospel, in which he identified himself as the disciple whom jesus loved, and as the one who reclined on jesus breast at the last supper john.
The book of ruth is essentially a character study of three peoplenaomi, ruth and boazand. Martha saith unto him, i know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. John 1, john gills exposition of the whole bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information. This section marks the beginning of the second major part of 1 john, 3. Dont ask me but from what we learn in this book of 1st john i wouldnt bet on it.
For by him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. These would include those charged with the spiritual welfare of the jewish. John 111 macarthur new testament commentary volume 11. John tells us that he and the other disciples carefully studied the glory of the. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. On such a view, verses 1012b parallel the career of jesus e. The text of the gospel of john identifies its author as a witness of jesus crucifixion 19. John the apostle never identifies himself as john in his gospel, preferring to refer to himself simply as the disciple whom jesus loved john.
Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle john s presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. The logos, the one who speaks, spoke this world and everything in it into existence genesis 1. John 1 john gills exposition of the whole bible bible. In this chapter we have the history of that illustrious miracle which christ wrought a little before his deaththe raising of lazarus to life, which is recorded only by this evangelist. I am now determined to study each book of the bible and as i study i have a teacher that i trust sitting right next to me.
This example highlights the value of comparing the gospel accounts to gain a more complete picture of jesus life. Bethany is about two miles east of jerusalem and on the eastern slope of the mount of olives on the road to jericho and the jordan river. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. But when the jewish festival of tabernacles was near, jesus brothers said to him, leave galilee and go to judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. Jesus advances toward the hour of death and glory 11. 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. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage. Jesus begins to call his disciples, and some of john the baptists disciples leave him and follow jesus.
John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. The death of lazarus now a man named lazarus was sick. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. He was from bethany, the village of mary and her sister martha. These were written earlier than the gospel of john, and it seems likely that the. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our. Martha said to him, i know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.
The word, signs, is significant, because signs point to. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In answer to this approach to greek grammar and translation, we can only refer to the multitude of other times in the new testament where god. As one wag put it, after the wedding they learn which one. Jesus prayed with the customs of prayer common in his own day john 11. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. John s gospel was written some time after 90 ad at the end of the first century.
This is a book youll want to read even apart from any serious bible study. The these things are the declaration that the sickness of lazarus was for the glory of god, that the son of god might be glorified thereby john 11. The book of signs chapters 212 are often called the book of signs, because the miracles in this section are called signs 2. There appears to be an inclusio a bracketing of stories between the wine imagery of the cana story at the very beginning of jesus ministry, where he is revealed as the good wine, and the wine imagery of the i am the true vine discourse at the very end of his ministry, where he identifies. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made flesh john baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of god john, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him. He did not want to go about in judea because the jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. Complete 1 john e book bible study guide if you enjoy this study, download our complete study on 1 john for convenient access on any device wherever you go. Who can give a brief summary of the reasons why the world hates believers. For you loved me before the foundation of the world. As to a date, it is commonly believed to have been written close to the end of the 1st century, somewhere between 90. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy.
That people which was called of old the people of god was divided into twelve tribes, and over and above the other tribes it had the levitical order, which itself again carried on the service of god in various priestly and levitical suborders. He was the word who was with god, who was in the beginning with god, and was god john 1. Belief in the resurrection had been promoted through daniel 12. Eternal life has appeared in christ the phrase in the beginning is key in first john occurring 8x in 7 verses 1 john 1. John 1 11 macarthur new testament commentary volume 11 macarthur new testament commentary series.
If any thing could cause a person to believe, this would be it. The synoptic gospels with their fuller accounts had been written as least thirty to forty years earlier and therefore the events of the triumphal entry and the events. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. We read, the grace of the lord jesus christ, and the love of god, and the. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. In the sacred record, however, much more space is taken. As this passage patently declares, the word is jesus christ. In these three things we learn the great principles which regulated the life of christlowliness, dependence, obedience. David guzik commentary on john1 gives a prologue to the gospel of john,the. John says this life, which is summed up and was shown forth in jesus christ, was with the father.
This mary, whose brother lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the lord and wiped his feet with her hair. The exact meaning of the greek word is to accept what is offered. John 11 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 11 in plain english. John chapter 11 continued discover books of the bible. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and experience unhindered communion with christ. John 11 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 4 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john.
Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. Martha answered, i know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. From the context of these and other references in this gospel, however, it is clear that john is the writer. And the messengers had been sent from the pharisees. Study guide for john 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. This volume on john chapters 1 12 is excellent, probably the best commentary on that book of any ive read. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that. His expressed intention of returning to judea john 11. Of course they believed before, but now their belief was deepened and reexpressed.
The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. So the sisters sent word to jesus, lord, the one you love is sick. Loving others is evidence that we have eternal life 15. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. Wiersbes style is conversational and personal, as though hes explaining something directly to you. 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 john part 2 8 lessons covering john 7 11. This commentary on the book of john 1 11 is a wonderful aid in studying the lords word. Jesus goes to the festival of tabernacles after this, jesus went around in galilee.
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