They will be updated each time the book is studied. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The apostle john does distinguish between the three marys. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. Testing the spirits in a world of twitter 1 john 4. 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.
The book of john lessons bible study and ministry resources. It could be argued that the oti joti at the beginning of 1 john 3. Lets plunge right into our study of the bible and see what we can learn about biblical living. While the book of mark is an excellent choice as well, it is hard to argue against john. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Given that lazarus had been in the tomb for four days 17,39 it is highly probable that he had already died by the time jesus got the message. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible. A fallencondition focus verses 5 and 1011 look closely at verse 5. Apr 21, 2014 whoever is born of god cannot keep on sinning 1 john 3. Assignments on james 1 please read the whole book of james at least once as we study chapter 1.
Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Whoever is born of god cannot keep on sinning 1 john 3. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. This is another confirmation that the apostle john wrote this gospel. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. He is also the author of three lettersfirst, second, and third johnand the book of revelation. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3.
This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. The design is, to show it to have been necessary that the restoration of mankind should be accomplished by the son of god, since by his power all things were created, since he alone breathes into. John the apostle says that jesus is the light of the world, but. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose.
He is also the author of three lettersfirst, second, and third john and the book of revelation. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. We will add, update, and clarify the truths as the holy spirit shows them to us.
John is often the book recommended to new believers or seekers to study first. Eternal life is in jesus christ, who has come in the flesh outline here is an outline of the book, from the holman. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John proclaimed that jesus was the light of the world. The repeated expression of i write unto you indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special compare chap. A fallencondition focus verses 5 and 10 11 look closely at verse 5. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 11 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 11 in plain english.
Who is the author of this letter, and how does he describe himself 1. The following statements we find in first john only. 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. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. This section marks the beginning of the second major part of 1 john, 3. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. In this introduction he asserts the eternal divinity of christ, in order to inform us that he is the eternal god, who was manifested in the flesh, 1 timothy 3.
John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. Includes cross references, questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on 1 john 3. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already existing. Assure christians that they have eternal life 1jn 5. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. The writer of this gospel, the apostle john, refers to john the baptist 19 times but, unlike the other gospel writers, never uses the designation the baptist or the baptizer. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Study 1 john 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Back to luke 24 go to john 11 21 bible questions and answers index. John was written that you may believe that jesus is the christ the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name. But we know that when christ appears, we shall be like him, for we. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live. What do you think jesus attendance at the wedding indicates about. In the beginning is an unmistakable reference to genesis 1. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. 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, the beloved disciple of our lord, is the author of this fourth gospel in our new testament. John 11 now a certain man was ill, lazarus of bethany. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage scripture in its proper context and be better prepared to live it out in their own context.
As does the epistle of james this epistle does not contain a perceptible logical structure of thoughts. In this study, john macarthur guides readers through an indepth look at the creation story, the first murder, noah. Paradoxically, this dualism also led to licentiousness. What are the second and third words in each of the eight verses above. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. Last week we ended our study with johns summary of how we tell the good guys from the bad guys. In fact, only an eyewitness would be able to give such clear particulars as about the tenth hour john 1. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made fleshjohn baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of godjohn, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him.
475 1361 1540 688 1531 800 637 1287 1068 983 1011 486 1312 327 1360 1396 440 475 151 152 833 1051 750 435 641 1449 268 1148 1058 290