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. Thus, aside from the prologue, this chapter records the events of only four days of. He was when all things began to be, whatsoever had a beginning. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. Dodd identified the gospel of john and 1 john as works of different authors. The original phrase, we have seen his glory, means more than a casual glance. Jesus was the word, the son of god verse by verse bible study by samuel mills. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. The supper had already begun when jesus rose from the table and began washing the disciples feet. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was god,john 1. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. 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. Published january 1st 2004 by westminster john knox press first published 2002. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. John 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us. In johns gospel we learn that the sonthe word who became flesh john. 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, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible.
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. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology of work. John chapter verses 1 17 in the beginning of this chapter jesus is having dinner with his disciples.
The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. The niv application commentary genesis walton, john h. The most problematic part of this text is the claim made in verse 6 that those who abide in him do not sin. Those that would have christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. The word, as applied to jesus christ, is found only four times in the new testament, twice in this prologue john 1. 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 is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. John chapter 1 jesus the word who has always existed 1. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our. Here the author of 1 john addresses his readers directly as little children. The exact dating of this first miracle indicates an eyewitness. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. 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. This book is a very casual commentary written for a layperson audience. 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.
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. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. In the beginning of all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 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 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. This was because jesus was the son of man see also john 1. One of johns chief interests is to remind people that a casual glance at jesus will.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Yet what gives the gospel of john its meaning is the apostle johns presentation of jesus as the christ, the son of god. 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. Throughout chapters 1 and 2, we see god engrossed in the physicality of his. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown. They are not working in an obvious way yet in chapter 1 though even the. Robertsons word pictures, broadman press, 1960, john 6. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This does not speak of an occasional lapse, but of a lifestyle of darkness. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. That which was that is, as the expression here means, the word which was, namely, with the father, 1 john 1.
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. There are three precious claims for each christian in this chapter. He writes to assure them that their sins have been forgiven. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. In the book of daniel, there is a description of someone like a son of man daniel 7.
The bible links together the names of the father, son, and holy spirit in a way that is. 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 gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. 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. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. In summary, the epistle may be said to exhibit a paraenetic style which is marked by personal appeal, contrasts.