John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. The main thrust of this passage is to show the eternal greatness of jesus. John knows what hes about to write in these 21 chapters.
We could spend the rest of our lives on these verses. Greber was actually an occultpracticing spiritist, and not a scholar of biblical greek. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. 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. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
Johanine studies gospel of john chapter 1 new testament bible. Martin luther knew and taught exactly what the book of james teaches. Kenneth boa is engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and discipleship, teaching, writing, and speaking. The english equivalent of the hebrew name jehohanan or johanan, meaning jehovah has shown favor. John 1 bible study questions questions for john chapter 1 bible study. Who was the only apostle specifically mentioned at the crucifixion. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. 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. 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.
The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1. In it you will learn about the ministry of jesus from the one whom jesus called his most beloved disciple. The deity of christ and living in the light read 1 john 1. John bible study notes by email from john karmelich. The writer of this gospel is not identified by name.
John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. John used the phrase in an absolute sense to refer to the beginning of the time space material universe. Whatever else you may enjoy about jesus, johns gospel wants you to know and treasure jesus in his. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity.
The gospel of john chapter 1 reveals john the baptist as a major player in the greatest story in history. John 1 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 1 in plain english that everyone can understand. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. In connection with john s gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on john s gospel. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john.
Boa is the president of reflections ministries and trinity house publishers. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. 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. How does the book of john differ from matthew, mark, and luke. What do real greek scholars say about the jehovahs witness translation of john 1. 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. The wedding at cana on the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study guide for james 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John chapter 1 kjv king james version homosexuality is a modern day name for an ancient sin called sodomy. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
Mar 03, 2018 the book of john bible study chapter 1. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. Another scholar whom the watchtower refers to in their book the word who is he. The apostle john does distinguish between the three marys. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Bible study home other translations of this chapter.
The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. The gospel of john chapter 1 introduces us to john the baptist his birth was announced privately by the angel gabriel. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 1. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. In another place he wrote of the book of james, i think highly of the epistle of james, and regard it as valuable it does not expound human doctrines, but lays much emphasis on gods law. Four of these witnesses speak in the first chapter alone. 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. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection.
The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Here is the first part in our bible study through john. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. Jan 18, 2019 a quiz on your recall of the 1st chapter of john. The prologue of johns gospel has christ as the preexistent incarnate word son of god. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Is the writer of this gospel referring to himself in john 1. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. It is abundantly clear that a sect which can translate the new testament like that is intellectually dishonest.
David guzik commentary on john1 gives a prologue to the gospel of john,the. John study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. 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. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john.
What does john tell us about the word in verse 1 printed below. 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. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1.
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