Osw commentary on the book of john chapter 1

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. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. But at that time, john the baptist did not understand that jesus was the messiah. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. To cite them properly, you need to identify what type of book it is. 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. Verse 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.

Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of. The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father. The eternal existence of the lord jesus christ and his absolute identification with god and as god are unequivocally stated in the first line of this gospel. 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. So, he well knew what was going on and, frankly, i think he shocked judas. Many bible teachers think that john means 1 oclock. John 1 is the first chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Here, then, it is merely alluded to, in contrast partly with his being in it, but still more with the reception he met with from it. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. So john the baptist had probably known jesus since they were children. 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.

In the beginning namely, of the creation, for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of genesis. But when, at length, some from hence began to doubt of his godhead, then st. 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. He knew that his hour had come, from chapter, and he repeated the fact that it was going to be time if you look at chapter 16, again, and verse 19, that he said, in a little while, and you will not see me, and again in a little while you will see me. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, this was he of whom i spake, he that cometh after me is preferred before me. Firstly, he had believed that jesus could help his son. The prologue to the gospel of john the gospel of john weds theology to poetry. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. 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. 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. When citing bible commentaries, it is important to understand that commentaries are simply books. Check out the bible history daily post gospel of john commentary. However, after jesus baptism, john the baptist did understand who jesus really was.

Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of christ. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. In the scriptures, the meaning of the term beginning depends on the context. Also, when i ask the reader to refer to a map, please consult the. Study the bible online using commentary on john 7 and more. 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. It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. 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.

Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him, ver. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. The book of john starts with the words in the beginning the same as genesis. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. John 10, new international version niv the bible app. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. The integrity of our christian life can be measured by our love for one another as in john. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. Every bible in existence uses the word begotten at john 3. Verses 3034 jesus was john the baptist s relative luke 1.

This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. According to matthew henry 16621714 in his commentary, jesus is called the. However, other bible teachers think that john means 7 oclock here. Like the blind man in chapter 9, i also believe and will worship him. These verses are an allegory a work in which the characters represent other things and symbolically express a deeper meaning. Study the bible online using commentary on john 1 and more. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 1 and more. This volume will prove helpful, not only to preachers, but to all who want to be. List and explain two passages elsewhere that express the divine nature of jesus that he.

The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god. Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. John study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. John 9 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 9 in plain english. The strange ending of the gospel of mark and why it makes all the. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. 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. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters.

New testament gospel of john chapter summaries hubpages. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was ver. 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. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was fully god. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.

This is a remarkably useful commentary on john for exegetical details. Citing bible commentaries citing the bible and other. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Strangely, this tradition shows up in an appended ending to the gospel of john chapter 21. In this commentary, which arises from preaching through johns gospel several times in the course of over a quarter of a century of pastoral ministry, gordon keddies approach is thoroughly expository and keeps the focus on the proclamation of jesus christ to the heart, mind, and conscience of the reader. Read 1 john 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway.

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. Pratte for other free bible commentary study notes, please visit. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Just go forward a few verses, same chapter, john 1. He says that all things were created through jesus. The same was in the beginning with god this verse repeats and contracts into one the three points mentioned before. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. In connection with john s gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on john s gospel. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. 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 expressly asserted it, and wrote in this book as it were a supplement to the gospels, as in the revelation to the prophets. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology.

Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. 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. John chapter 8 john 8, details how jesus went to preach in the temple after the feast. He is jesus, the saviour, and christ, the messiah, the anointed. In the beginning was the word that this is said not of the written word, but of the essential word of god, the lord jesus christ, is clear, from all that is said from hence, to john 1. In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1.

This is love, that we walk according to his commandments. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. John chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The testimony of the apostle concerning the reality of the person and doctrine of christ. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. Commentary on 1 peter bible study notes and comments by david e. The only son, god, who is at the fathers side, has revealed him. 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. As this passage patently declares, the word is jesus christ.

The book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation sign in. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. Taking the first two clauses as one statement, we try to apprehend it by thinking. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Verse 53 it is wonderful to see how much the officials faith had increased. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. John chapter 1 continued discover the 66 books of the bible. Christs declining for some time to appear publicly in judea v. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. Carson states in the introduction that he does not intend to interact with all of the scholarship on john, but rather a small representative part of the massive secondary literature on john. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. 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.

Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. 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. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. I love the book of john and read one chapter a week for 21 weeds at least once every 8 months so that god can open up my understanding. He answered many questions that were put to him and told the people that he was the son of god. In some manuscripts of johns gospel, the title appears as euagge. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. This page provides you with some of the most common examples, including these. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Gospel of john 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. How he went, os en krypto as if he were hiding himself. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and. James, the half brother of the lord and the pastor of the jerusalem church, encouraged these new believers to take the example of the prophets who.