Casual commentary on the book of john chapter 1

Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. 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. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. There are three precious claims for each christian in this chapter. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. The most problematic part of this text is the claim made in verse 6 that those who abide in him do not sin. He was when all things began to be, whatsoever had a beginning. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life.

In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. 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. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He writes to assure them that their sins have been forgiven. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. In johns gospel we learn that the sonthe word who became flesh john. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.

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. Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. Published january 1st 2004 by westminster john knox press first published 2002. In the beginning was the word, and the word was god,john 1. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Introducing a letter from peter, to believerssimon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ. 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 statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. Dodd identified the gospel of john and 1 john as works of different authors. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. 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. This was because jesus was the son of man see also john 1. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The original phrase, we have seen his glory, means more than a casual glance. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1.

John chapter 1 jesus the word who has always existed 1. This is one reason why john s account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. The word, as applied to jesus christ, is found only four times in the new testament, twice in this prologue john 1. John chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

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. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. John chapter verses 1 17 in the beginning of this chapter jesus is having dinner with his disciples. This story is simply about god, the glory of his character, the nature of his life and his desire to share that life with his creatures.

As nazareth was some thirty miles distant from the place where john was baptizing, and cana about four miles from nazareth, the third day is probably reckoned from the day of the calling of philip. Robertsons word pictures, broadman press, 1960, john 6. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. But it is crucial to note that this assurance extends to ones own salvation, but not necessarily to the salvation of others, nor is it based on a mechanical formula which if repeated correctly guarantees salvation of the person using it, much like the word friend spoken by gandalf at the gates of moria. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Throughout chapters 1 and 2, we see god engrossed in the physicality of his. It is difficult to understand how this is not a blatant contradiction to much of the rest of the biblical witness, and even to what 1 john says elsewhere see 1. The niv application commentary genesis walton, john h. The exact dating of this first miracle indicates an eyewitness. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us.

In summary, the epistle may be said to exhibit a paraenetic style which is marked by personal appeal, contrasts. Please use the arrows to go to next or previous chapter. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology of work. They are not working in an obvious way yet in chapter 1 though even the. 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. John 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. In the beginning of all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. Those that would have christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. Thus, aside from the prologue, this chapter records the events of only four days of. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

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. 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. John 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in our love for brothers and sisters in jesus.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. It will be remarked that he bears testimony in each of the parts into which this chapter is dividedverse 6, in the effect of the abstract revelation of the nature of the word. John 1 commentary john introduces the story of the. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Here the author of 1 john addresses his readers directly as little children. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. This does not speak of an occasional lapse, but of a lifestyle of darkness. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. One of johns chief interests is to remind people that a casual glance at jesus will.

Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. This book is a very casual commentary written for a layperson audience. The bible links together the names of the father, son, and holy spirit in a way that is. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. That which was that is, as the expression here means, the word which was, namely, with the father, 1 john 1. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. In the book of daniel, there is a description of someone like a son of man daniel 7. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. The supper had already begun when jesus rose from the table and began washing the disciples feet. Jesus was the word, the son of god verse by verse bible study by samuel mills. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible.