The book of john chapter 1 commentary

John 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. This story is simply about god, the glory of his character, the nature of his life and his desire to share that. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book. Similarly, in the epistle to the romans, he is called a propitiation.

John 6 records christs fourth journey in the third year of his ministry when he preached by the sea of galilee. Warns them of deceivers, and to take heed to themselves, 2 john 1. And, referring other things to personal discourse, concludes the epistle, 2 john 1. Whom god set forth to be a propitiation through faith. Turning from hypocrisy to truth the be series commentary. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.

Robertsons word pictures, broadman press, 1960, john 6. John 1 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. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ.

The apostle prefaces his epistle to believers in general, with evident testimonies to christ, for promoting their happiness and joy. And he is said in the same epistle to be the atonement for our sins. 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 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Turning from hypocrisy to truth the be series commentary kindle edition by wiersbe, warren w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On the dynamics of the interaction between jesus and mary in this reading, see raymond e. 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 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.

The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Please use the arrows to go to next or previous chapter.

Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. John 1 commentary john introduces the story of the. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous.

John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. 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. Mar 20, 2015 1 john chapter 1 part 1 bible commentary. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. John 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In like manner, john himself employs the word beginning, placed thus absolutely, in the introduction to his first epistle, at which beginning he uses the. 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. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. John chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on.

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. The word is only used in johns gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. John 1 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic bishops. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was.

Brown, the gospel according to john 2 vols anchor bible 2929a. A major stream in the commentary tradition on 1 john holds that the epistle ought to be viewed as offering tests of life. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. John, each of whom begins his history with the coming and preaching of the baptist. In the beginning of all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Teaches how to treat those who bring not the doctrine of christ, 2 john 1. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1.

John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading be real 1 john. This is one reason why john s account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. One evidence of johns intended audience as being to the world was that he often explains names, places and customs which would be unfamiliar to nonjews, indicating the audience that god intended the gospel 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. 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. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. That everlasting and before the ages is the onlybegotten, on the words, in the beginning was the word.