Gospel according to john, fourth of the four new testament gospels and the only. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. If you are using a good news bible, the title used for chapter 1, verses 1 through 18 of the gospel of john, is.
In the book of daniel, there is a description of someone like a son of man daniel 7. Easy unsubscribe links are provided in every email. Thus, aside from the prologue, this chapter records the events of only four days. The testimony of the apostle concerning the reality of the person and doctrine of christ. The author of the muchloved twovolume commentary on matthew. John wrote his book in a language that the people would understand. Frederick dale bruners gospel of john is a highly stimulating resource for. 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. Johns is the only one of the four not considered among the synoptic gospels i. They had done all they could to alienate the people from him, and.
Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries1 johnchapter. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Johanine studies gospel of john chapter 1 new testament bible. One of the major lessons i received from the beginning chapters that is quoted by mary at the wedding talking to the servers. 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. To be a christian meant to love god, and here john continues insisting that the christian must also love his brothers in the church.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was fully god. Verse 53 it is wonderful to see how much the officials faith had increased. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. But when, at length, some from hence began to doubt of his godhead, then st. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. 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. And both jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
This was because jesus was the son of man see also john 1. The usual reasons given for seeing the prologue as a separate composition involve the unique vocabulary it employs. Then, six days before the passover, jesus came to bethany, where lazarus was who had been dead, whom he had raised from the dead. Taking the first two clauses as one statement, we try to apprehend it by thinking. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study the bible online using commentary on john 1 and more.
A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. However, other bible teachers think that john means 7 oclock here. 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. The fruit of fellowship with christ i write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life. In his key word study bible, spiros zodhiates begins his entry with to speak. Commentary on the book of 1 john 1 john 1 1what 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 life2and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. John 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. The entire gospel is the apostles testimony to jesus as the eternal word, messiah, and son of god who brings the gift of salvation to all who will.
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. 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. The same was in the beginning with god this verse repeats and contracts into one the three points mentioned before. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. It is sometimes suggested that this section, with the exception of verses 68 and 15, which talk about john the baptist, may have existed prior to its appearance in the gospel as a hymn used in the early church.
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. 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. Here, then, it is merely alluded to, in contrast partly with his being in it, but still more with the reception he met with from it. Introduction and commentary of the prologue of the gospel.
The third day language in verse 1, suggestive as it is of jesus resurrection after three days, clues us into the symbolic nature of this particular miracle story. He is jesus, the saviour, and christ, the messiah, the anointed. The third day language in verse 1, suggestive as it is of jesus resurrection after three days, clues us into the symbolic nature of. This is a remarkably useful commentary on john for exegetical details. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. John 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Again, as in 2 john, the author refers to himself as the elder. 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.
John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. There is a threefold theme in chapter 1 which runs throughout the book of john. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. Carson states in the introduction that he does not intend to interact with all of the scholarship on john, but rather a small representative part of the massive secondary literature on john. That which was here means, he which was the word himself. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. He points him out to two of his disciples, who thereupon follow jesus, john 1. The stories it tells seem more intimate than those in the other gospels. Verses 2627 god had given the authority to jesus to judge all people. This will immediately become one of the favorite commentaries pastors reach for to.
Its often the first book of the bible you read when you become a christian. John called the faithful to love one another as brothers in one family, all sons of the same father. The common people did him honour, with their acclamations of joy. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. And the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of christ. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1. 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. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. 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. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. More likely the allusions here are to jesus being presented as yahweh. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, this was he of whom i spake, he that cometh after me is preferred before me. Then pilate therefore took jesus, and scourged him. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio.
Some would say that john is here presenting jesus as the new and greater moses. Commentary on the book of 1 john relevant bible teaching. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. John chapter 1 jesus the word who has always existed 1. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. As this passage patently declares, the word is jesus christ. Firstly, he had believed that jesus could help his son. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Understanding john chapter one by joel hemphill in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1.
Many bible teachers think that john means 1 oclock. Strongs concordance begins its definition as something said. Nathanael from cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two other disciples. From the beginning this phrase is sometimes used in a limited sense. How vain and unsuccessful their attempts against christ had hitherto been. John the baptist accurately saw jesus not only as the lamb of god, but as savior of the world. Commentary for john 1 the apostle and evangelist, john, seems to have been the youngest of the twelve. 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. He was especially favoured with our lords regard and confidence, so as to be spoken of as the disciple whom jesus loved. Here, based on expert recommendations, are 5 top bible commentaries for each book of the old testament and new testament. Study john 12 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. 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. Thus, aside from the prologue, this chapter records the events of only four days of jesus ministry.
And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. He has also served as pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california since 1969. Some have thought that the prologue to the fourth gospel was composed separately by someone other than the evangelist. John gives further testimony to the fact that the lord jesus christ is equal with god. Jan 12, 2014 the changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in the world through him. John expressly asserted it, and wrote in this book as it were a supplement to the gospels, as in the revelation to the prophets.