Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. Sep 22, 2019 from the book dictated by the angels to marjorie sampair. The gospel of matthew is actually called the gospel according to matthew. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. John respecting the person of our lord, and an exhortation to christian love and conduct. Jesus is the word and with the word, meaning he is gods tabernacle in our midst, the one true god of israel in human form. John a letter to gaius, praising him for his hospitality. John bible book with full chapters king james version. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1.
Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. Toward the end, the author states that the purpose is to show that jesus is the messiah, the son of god. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an intimate. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an. The little book is the prophecy of my children of fatima and of garabandal. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. The gospel of john is the only gospel that explicitly mentions why it was written.
This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Keep in mind that it is a very large file and may take some time to download depending on your connection speed. Bible commentary the gospel of john bible explained. The main theme in the bible book of john is to prove conclusively that jesus is the son of god and that all who believe in him will have eternal life.
The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 john. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
The fourth book of the new testament is the gospel of john. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. This is matthews chance to give his unique perspective to the tale of jesus life, death, and resurrection. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This stay was interrupted though by his exile on the island of patmos revelation 1. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john.
John 21 simon peter and six other disciples go fishing 1 someone calls to them. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. Read and study john 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. For each know your bible provides data on the author and time frame, a tenword synopsis, a longer 50100 word summary, thoughts on what makes the book unique or unusual, a listing of key verses, and a so, what. Bethabara john testifies to christs messiahship, and baptizes at john 1. John is the fourth of the four gospel writings, yet there is only one gospel about jesus christ and there are four different writers. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4.
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. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles.
Some patients experience spread from rohypnol for sale. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. It helps to remember that many things were going on during the rise of christianity in the 2 nd to 4 th centuries. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter eight bible truth. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. Dec 11, 2016 watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Know your bible is a concise, easytounderstand guide to gods wordgiving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. While the book possesses the same skeleton as the other gospels mark, luke, and john, it offers its own unique view of jesus. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. Jesus performs signs and miracles that show he is god, introduce others to new life and demonstrate gods love but draws criticism from many leaders. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After that john moved to minor asia ephesus where he is likely to have stayed till his death at a very old age around the year 100 ad. I highly recommend this excellent book by the distinguished dr.
It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. John warns a converted lady against false teachers. John testifies to christs messiahship, and baptizes at john 1. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus.
The book is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions, and went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form around ad 80100. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form. There is no clear evidence when the book was written or where it was written from. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible.
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