Akin, and tony merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a christcentered approach to expositing each book of the bible. But now, with the tomb found empty and the enemy unable to reveal the presence of jesus, the only logical conclusion is that he has risen. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john.
A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. The first to cite from johns first epistle is polycarp of smyrna around 70 to 155 ac who himself knew john personally. In the healing of the crippled man at bethesda john 5. The bibles mention of this detail is an intentional rebuke of the heartlessness and meanness of human nature. You will find further background and commentary on the book of revelation there. The wide recognition in the early church does also confirm the above. 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. 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. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. He cried, according to the prediction that he should be the voice of one crying. John has no liking for progress along an unending straight road. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. In the biblical references throughout this booklet, the number preceding the colon denotes the chapter, while the number after the colon denotes the verse for example.
John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. The letter of 2 john sets forth a doctrine that the intimate love of the saints. 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. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. The love of christ constraineth us 2 corinthians 5. This guide is based on part four of john stotts book the incomparable christww32227. Includes commentaries of gill, jamiesonfaussettbrown, john lightfoot, ben johnson, matthew henry, mcgarvey and pendleton, and luther galatians. The truth john speaks of is from above, the truth as it is in christ jesus. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible.
The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. Notes scroll with bible verses and function like an abbreviated commentary and word study hebrewgreek resource. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Text commentaries by john calvin the father of modern reformed theology, calvin was born in 1509, and after martin luther was a premiere leader in the. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. While his mother mary was engaged to joseph, but before they came together, 12 she was found to be pregnant through the holy spirit. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of god. Many other signs therefore did jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book. John wesleys explanatory notes is a bible commentary that explains verse by verse the chapters and books of the bible. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god.
They explain scripture and help students learn and understand the meaning and application, while also giving answers for vital questions and issues. Pratte, each commentary urges students to honor scripture as the inspired. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. These free bible study commentaries provide notes and comments versebyverse through bible books. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Exalting jesus in john is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. John wesleys bible commentary notes matthew 1 malachi 4 matthew 2 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. The twelve studies include questions in an inductive format, commentary notes, personal application, prayer helps and leader guidelines. Exegetical analysis of the epistles with notes john allen hudson. The evangelist begins again to give us john baptists testimony concerning christ, john 1. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Outline of the book of john floral heights church of christ. Conservative and devotional commentary on the whole bible by a church of christ scholar, james burton coffman. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. This one volume commentary was prepared by robert jamieson, a. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. Gospel books and commentary church of christ studies in. As an apostle of jesus christ, john was an eye witness to all christ did, including his. It is a resource that should be preserved and used for many years to come. Text commentaries by john calvin blue letter bible. A group of selfstyled scholars took upon themselves a mission to spread doubt about the bible and jesus.
Constables notes on 1 john 2020 edition the confirmation of truth in ones experience of it rather than in demonstration by argument. Lets look at one more example below using the interesting passage genesis 3. His many books, including basic christianity and the cross of christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. Verses 1518 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Bible, god, christ, heaven, hell, bible commentary, sermons, powerpoint, pdf. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. The thesis of the entire book of john may fairly be placed on john 20. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John calvins bible commentary whole bible calvins writing and preachings provided the seeds for the branch of theology that bears his name. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John lightfoots bible commentary new testament only.
John wesleys explanatory notes explains difficulttounderstand words and phrases, providing insight into nearly every verse in the bible. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The book of the generation of jesus christ that is, strictly speaking, the account of his birth and genealogy. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john.