The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. In effect john is telling us that, i have come in the wilderness of the worlds need and in doing so the gospel is pointing men and women to the one who alone can satisfy the worlds need. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. 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. The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Book of john bible study chapter 1 a word from god. As you delve into this study, youll see how and why multitudes of people misunderstood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully understand him today. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended.
Shall we turn in our bibles to the gospel according to john. The word word was familiar to the greeks who understood it to be the rational principle that governed the universe. How to study the bible kindle edition by macarthur, john. The niv study bible has three dozen charts that gather biblical materials and integrate them with historical and cultural information.
John chapter 1, kjv online bible bible study tools and. Jesus looked at him and said, you are simon, the son of john. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. One of the best and most beautiful narrative commentaries can be found within the first fourteen verses of the first chapter.
It was written towards the close of that first century, written by john, for the purpose of convincing people that jesus is the christ, that by believing in him they might have life in his name. Our savior is called the living word in the book of john. As such, studying the bible is crucial to the life and growth of every believer. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. Included is a bonus chapter on how to study the bible.
Join james lindly in this episode of a word from god bible study where he explores the writings of the apostle john in the new testament book of john. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. We meet jesus in person in the spiritual realm the minute. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. In effect john is telling us that, i have come in the wilderness of the worlds need and in doing so the gospel is pointing men and women to the one. 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. Csb tony evans study biblegenuine leather, black indexed holman bible publishers 2019 genuine leather. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 bible truth.
Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. Now, it has been thoroughly updated and expanded, offering even more relevant insights for understanding and applying gods word to everyday life in todays world. The apostle john does distinguish between the three marys. We meet jesus in person in the spiritual realm the minute we take time to read his book. Open your bible and prepare for new insight into this very popular book of the bible. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. He cried out, saying, this is the one i spoke about when i said, he who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.
John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The other gospels all describe jesus heritage from an earthly perspective, john, in contrast, doesnt start with his ministry, his parents, or john the baptist. 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. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. He knows and teaches the importance of our knowing the word of god. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Book of john bible study chapter 11 a word from god. Bible study is one of the things about being a christian that is vital. And peter, knowing that jesus would tell john what he meant, prompted john to ask jesus who would betray him.
It was written towards the close of that first century, written by john, for the purpose of convincing people that jesus is the christ, that by. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. This is a summary of the apostle johns descriptive account of god coming to earth as a man. Chitwood links for the books in pdf format view herefor those who wish to digest the meat not milk of gods wordhebrews 5. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. Apr 16, 2020 i began to enjoy it so much that i read one chapter every day for 10 years. I began to enjoy it so much that i read one chapter every day for 10 years. The new open bible and the word in life study bible use charts to diagram and summarize the contents of each book of the bible. In this revised work, john macarthur examines various scripture passages in the old and new testament to answer both the why and the how questions of bible study. Csb tony evans study bible genuine leather, black indexed holman bible publishers 2019 genuine leather.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Now when simon peter heard that it was the lord, he girt his fishers coat unto him, for he was naked, and did cast himself into the sea. The gospel of john was the last of the gospels that were written. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. 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. Open your bible and prepare for new insight into this very popular book of the bible this ministry extends a special thank you to kevin macleod who provided the music for our bible study teachings. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn.
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