Book of john chapter 1 verse 1

Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure christians of their faith and love in jesus christ. It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. John wrote his book in a language that the people would understand. 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. The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. It is quite in harmony with the hebrew tone of this gospel to do so, and it can hardly be that st. John 1 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic, stories. John 1 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic bishops. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel.

These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The apostle john heard, saw, and touched jesus 1 john 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. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. In describing jesus, the prologue states that jesus has always existed john 1. First, verses 14 offer an introduction describing the authors eyewitness experiences with jesus. The passage also explains how john the baptist a different john from the author of this gospel was sent ahead of christ to prepare for his arrival. Arxh is definite, though anarthrous like our at home, in town, and the similar hebrew be reshith in genesis 1.

John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Translations like the neb, reb, and moffatt are helpful in capturing the sense in john 1. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. From the readings of matthew chapter 3, verses 5 and 6, and mark chapter 1 verse 5, why did the jewish leaders send messengers to inquire of john the baptist who he was. The first 18 verses of john form a prologue, setting the tone for the rest of the gospel.

The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. Carson the gospel according to john eerdmansapollos, p. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. Jesus already existed in the beginning, emphasizing his eternality 1 john 1. 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. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul.

In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Jesus is described using the greek word logos, meaning logic, word, order, or definition. The book of 1 st john is a general epistle apostolic letter. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. 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. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. But westcott notes that here john carries our thoughts beyond the beginning of creation in time to eternity.

It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Read and study john 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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 for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. John 1 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John encourages believers that jesus was jehovah god who had come in the flesh, that god is light and he encourages christians to walk in the light by keeping his commandments, and the main commandment was to love god and love one another. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway. There is no argument here to prove the existence of god any more than in genesis.

It is sometimes suggested that this section, with the exception of verses 68 and 15, which talk about john the. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. What do you learn about john the baptist from studying what jesus said in matthew chapter 11, verses 7 through 14. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future.

In the douayrheims, king james, new international, and other versions of the bible, the verse reads. John uses life 36 times in his gospel, more than any other new testament book. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1. The reference to the opening words of the old testament is obvious, and is the more striking when we remember that a jew would constantly speak of and quote from the book of genesis as ber. Study john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. John testifies about jesus and the eternal life he brings 1 john 1. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, this was he of whom i spake, he that cometh after me is preferred before me.

Read and study john 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. There was a man sent from god, whose name was john. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. 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. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah tobias judith esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of songs wisdom sirach ecclesiasticus isaiah jeremiah lamentations baruch ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habbakuk. That was the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world. Stay long enough to gaze as you work through the lessons. John chapter 1 verse 1 robertsons word pictures of the. From a technical standpoint, though, it is preferable to see a qualitative aspect to anarthrous. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john.