John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. Also, he does not provide as clear a distinction between the future temporal kingdom and the eternal kingdom as john does in revelation 20. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Jesus heals the man at the pool of bethesda john 5.
The following statements we find in first john only. Niv 1 everyone who believes that jesus is the christ is born of god, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. He served as the pastor of moody church in chicago from 1971 to 1978. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Wiersbes popular be series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the bible. For example, nothing in isaiah reveals the extended period separating the two comings of the messiah. In the book of revelation, an angel chronicles the victory of the martyrs on earth. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. 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. Everyone who believes that jesus is the christ is born of god, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. Wiersbe wrote over 170 books including the popular be series, which has. Wiersbe 19292019 was an internationally known bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. 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. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. In the beginning is an unmistakable reference to genesis 1. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two.
John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist.
James encourages the jewish christians of the first century with practical methods and means of persevering in the christian faith despite the persecution they suffer. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. John is insistent that no one has ever seen god the father in his unmediated glory 4. I want them to know there are answers in this big book.
This 25 part expository study of 1 john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200506. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. This summary of the book of 1 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 1 john. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Designed for small groups, this eightweek study features selected commentaries from be real, engaging questions, and practical applications, all designed to help you connect gods word with your life. As a lover of bible study, one of my main goals in teaching my kids is to point them to a love of god, a love of others, and a love of his word. The imagery in 1 john is that of the male parent who fathers children. This is how we know that we love the children of god. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. In gods program of progressive revelation, details of these relationships awaited.
We can only have a real relationship with the god who is really there. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. Many other bible study helps and tools are available at no cost on. Discipleship bible study on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john. The context in chapter 2 jesus worked his first sign, turning water into wine 2. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. 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. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english. Hodges, 1 john, in the bible knowledge commentary, new testament. Niv 2 this is how we know that we love the children of god. 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. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. This leaves the first option as the most likely in my judgment, and there are numerous references in the book of revelation to jesus victory rev 3.
Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The book is easy to read, wellstructured and extremely insightful. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already existing. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Study guide for 1 john 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. John rightly closes with this warning, after having spent much of the book warning us against the dangers of the false jesus many were teaching in his day 1 john 3. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John assures his audience of this truthas well as the truth of the gospel in generalon two grounds. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. 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. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 5. The first epistle of john chapter five john writes of faith in christ, loving god, and overcoming the world 15. God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his son.
These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Csb tony evans study bible genuine leather, black indexed holman bible publishers 2019 genuine leather. Study 1 john 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Now viewing scripture range from the book of john chapter 12. To believe in the incarnation involves birth from god. I have learnt a great deal about the theology of johns gospel. This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series inductive study for kids. Ive been using this book alongside the good book guide to john 112 to lead several onetoone and smallgroup studies of johns gospel. Therefore to believe in the incarnation involves loving gods children. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. While the rhetoric of 1 john poses difficulties, his content is rich in doctrinal substance, ethical challenge, and devotional fervor.
John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Apostle john, the beloved disciple who also wrote the gospel of john as well as the other two epistles and the book of revelation, instructs believers on the practicality of living in fellowship with god through a relationship with jesus christ the logos and the. Chapter 5 concludes the book of 1 john, once again emphasizing the. After jesus stay at cana, he returned to jerusalem where he performed more healings. And everyone who loves the father loves his children, too. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of god overcomes the world.
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