Ft commentary on the book of john chapter 1

Before leaving this matchless first chapter of john, the observation of aretius, as quoted by ryle, should be noted. 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. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that john composed this gospel. John darbys synopsis read all of john 1 the first chapter asserts what he was before all things, and the different characters in which he is a blessing to man, being made flesh. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. The logos in the fourth gospel in constructive quarterly, 6 1918, 347362. Theres a good summary on the following page with more detailed. 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. Gospel of john chapter 11 bible illustrations by sweet media. Read 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 god was the word. 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. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1 chronicles, 2 chronicles. The gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 1. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. 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. And the world was made by him this is a repetition of what is said in john 1. 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. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter.

No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. The son comes on the scene in the context of the ministry of john the baptist. For a detailed study of ten new testament passages that call jesus god, see my commentary on hebrews, john 1. John kills the 12 armed men who were sent by viggo to kill him and has the bodies professionally removed. He was in the world this refers, probably, not to his preexistence, but to the fact that he became incarnate. Not only men, but all material things, were made by him. Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. True to the fourth gospels penchant for using simple language that works on two. Its often the first book of the bible you read when you become a christian. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, this was he of whom i spake, he that cometh after me is preferred before me.

The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. He says that all things were created through jesus. But when, at length, some from hence began to doubt of his godhead, then st. The stories it tells seem more intimate than those in the other gospels. 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. Coming into the world is a superfluous and quite unusual description of every man. 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. Later in this chapter, john tells us that this took place at the synagogue in capernaum. 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. Now, tonight we continue in our study of the wonderful epistle of john, 1 john chapter 2, and we find ourselves looking at verses 7 to 11. 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. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Now after the death of joshuaprobably not a long period, for the canaanites seem to have taken advantage of that event to attempt recovering their lost position, and the israelites were obliged to renew the war.

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. John 1 is the first chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for john chapter 12. God in his word often uses repetitive statements to stress a particular truth so not be misunderstood. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents.

Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. The word for lad is a double diminutive, probably meaning little boy. Best known for his expository exegesis of the bible, logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the john macarthur sermon archive and offers the complete macarthur new testament commentary. Dont ask me but from what we learn in this book of 1st john i wouldnt bet on it. We cannot be sure how long after the incidents at cana this occurred because this temporal indicator is.

John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. That which was here means, he which was the word himself. It further tells us the union of god the father and son was not one that began in time. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in the world through him. Study the bible online using commentary on john 1 and more.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. Does the fourth gospel depend upon pagan traditions. From the beginning this phrase is sometimes used in a limited sense. Nineveh was proud of her invulnerable city, with her walls reaching 100 ft. If someone is a partaker of gods nature through jesus christ then they will have a natural bent in the direction of holiness. Strongs concordance begins its definition as something said. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. He has also served as pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california since 1969.

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. New testament gospel of john chapter summaries hubpages. Top 5 commentaries on the gospel of john ligonier ministries. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The prologue has prepared us to see nothing less than the coming of the divine light, the son of god, revealing the glory of god, full of grace and truth. General introduction overview suppose you are heavily involved in some cause or movement. Scholars writing gospel of john commentary often grapple with the. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god. Nathanael from cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two other disciples. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free.

In his key word study bible, spiros zodhiates begins his entry with to speak. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. 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. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Study guide for john 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. As this passage patently declares, the word is jesus christ. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. The same was in the beginning with god, that the lord, as to his divine human principle, which is divine truth, existed from eternity, in undivided union with the divine good, which is jehovah, verses 1, 2.

The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. 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. Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from god the father, and from the lord jesus christ, the son of the father, in truth and love.

In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. Love needs an object, and since there was a time before anything was created, there was a time when the only love in the universe was between the members of the godhead. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The book of john starts with the words in the beginning the same as genesis. The third day language in verse 1, suggestive as it is of jesus resurrection after three days, clues us into the symbolic nature of.