Book of 1 john 4 commentary study

A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. For jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. You, dear children, are from god and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Study guide for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd epistles of growing christians ministries box 2268, westerly, ri 02891. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. He that does not love the image of god in his people, has no saving knowledge of god.

The first epistle of john chapter four john cautions his readers not to believe everyone who claims to be led by the spirit, but to test them 16. The same opposition between these two spirits is found in the gospel of john in. Jun 25, 2019 god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. The following statements we find in first john only. Kaufman the deliberate distortion of truth by this sect is seen in their new testament translations. As this passage patently declares, the word is jesus christ. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.

Commentary on the whole bible volume vi acts to revelation ebook. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. The word is used in this way in all its uses in the gospel of john 1. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 4 and more. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing.

But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ. If love is of god, then those who claim to be born of god, and claim to know god, must be able to love one another in the body of christ. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. Wiersbes style is conversational and personal, as though hes explaining something directly to you. If someone is a partaker of gods nature through jesus christ then they will have a natural bent in the direction of holiness. In his key word study bible, spiros zodhiates begins his entry with to speak.

Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading be real 1 john. All teachings are to be examined in the light of scripture. 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. The three persons of the trinity appear clearly in 1 john 4. And we have seen jesus christ manifested in the flesh. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. There are few people who really know and really believe that god is love.

Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Turning from hypocrisy to truth the be series commentary kindle edition by wiersbe, warren w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. John 4 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. For it is gods nature to be kind, and to give happiness. Strongs concordance begins its definition as something said. David guzik study guide for john 1 a new version of this page can be found here the word and the witness. This volume on john chapters 112 is excellent, probably the best commentary on that book of any ive read. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. The testimony of the apostle concerning the reality of the person and doctrine of christ. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Introduction to 1 john when jesus to earth, he came not only to live a life, but to give life.

The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. I have a certain iqwhile i can improve my competence by diligent study, i will never be a genius. This text may serve as a reminder that we never grow beyond our need to hear again the gospel of gods love in christ. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john though jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples, he left judea and departed again to galilee. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 4 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.

John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. 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. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. Read 1 john 4 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Read 1 john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway.

The questions contain minimal human commentary, but. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The epistles 2 john and 3 john, the gospel of john and the book of revelation 5. The jehovahs witness people evidence an abysmal ingorance of the basic tenets of greek grammar in their mistranslation of john 1. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. John also wrote five books of the bible john, 1 3 john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. In the book of exodus, moses and aaron could have been.

Because the false teachers all claimed to be inspired and to have received their false message from the holy spirit, john reminds the messianic community that they have among them some who can tell the difference 1 corinthians 12. This is a book youll want to read even apart from any serious bible study. Christian always wants to speak to the world, and to bring the gospel of jesus. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. Little children, you are from god and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. The epistles 2 john and 3 john, the gospel of john and the book of. But the sending of the son is not simply the title of a painting that we study, admire. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas. John s implied question to the reader is, so what do you think of jesus.

The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of sinners. Turning from hypocrisy to truth the be series commentary. John 1 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Dont ask me but from what we learn in this book of 1st john i wouldnt bet on it. Share how john says that fear and love work along with each other. John s emphasis on love among the people of god shown in passages like 1 john 2. John is saying im gonna tell you about jesus so that your joy may be full. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. I have yet to find a proposed division of 1 john that breaks 4.

And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. Those who deny christ, his humanity, or who reject the basics of the gospel. When that happens we need to go to the filling station which is the bible. He then exhorts them to manifest brotherly love in keeping with the character and example of gods love as demonstrated in the sacrifice of his son 721. Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. Love needs an object, and since there was a time before anything was created, there was a time when the only love in the universe was between the members of the godhead. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. Now after the two days he departed from there and went to galilee. The teaching of the twelve apostles, is the first service order book and is to. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20.