Commentary gospel of john chapter 1

The prologue to the gospel of john the gospel of john weds theology to poetry. Ryle, 1816 1900 you will find it helpful to listen to the audios as you read the texts below. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The raising of lazarus is the last of jesus signs in the gospel of john. The remainder of johns gospel deals with the themes introduced here. Read john 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The remainder of john s gospel will deal with the themes introduced here. In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. John 1 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. In the gospel of john, iambic verses were written in the end. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. When philip told nathanael about jesus, he said that he had found the person of whom moses in the law, and the prophets, did write. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.

There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. There comes first an index of the nineteen chapters. In this prologue, jerome intends to explain two things, namely, the author of the gospel, and to show that it was fitting for him to write this gospel. Verse 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Chapter 12 functions as a bridge chapter before the narrative halts in time for jesus last meal and words to his disciples chapters 17. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Recently discovered additions to early christian literature. This verse is the climax of the prologue and the topic sentence of the entire gospel.

The gospel of john chapter one 2 performed miracles and was a good teacher, and that he died on the cross. Philip and other disciples were able to recognize jesus as the messiah because they had been searching the scriptures. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. The actual raising of lazarus is narrated in only two verses 11. John declares his purpose in writing this gospel 20. John 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Commentary on the gospel of john previous page next page related topics. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. John chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The gospel of peter, the diatessaron of tatian, the apocalypse of peter, the.

Home commentaries coffman commentaries john chapter 1. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.

The first english translation of aquinas commentary on the gospel of john by fabian larcher and james weisheipl, now long out of print, is available to scholars and students once again with this edition. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Chapter five begins by stating that there was a feast of. Jesus went unto the mount of olives went to lodge there, that he might be out of the reach of his enemies, and that in retirement he might, by secret converse with his heavenly father, be animated to all the labours and dangers before him.

Published in three volumes simultaneously, it includes a new introduction and notes pointing readers to the links between aquinas biblical commentary and his summa. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. The remainder of john s gospel deals with the themes introduced here. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction. Gods intent in inspiring john to pen this gospel was to address specific events in the context of israel rejecting the lord as their messiah and revealing the spiritual condition of the jews. It should lead us out of sin, knowing that god could only be faithful and just to forgive us our sins because the wrath we deserved was poured out on the sin. 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. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. John had said, speaking of the old times, that the world knew him not john 1. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. This is the first use of the term zwhvn aijwvnion in the gospel although zwhv in chapter 1 is to be understood in the same way without the qualifying aijwvnio. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with.

The tenth chapter had been omitted, and, out of the regular order. The end of the gospel and an additional chapter a lakeside. Each gospel presents a different perspective on the life of jesus, and we need all four to get the full picture. The language of the gospel is as plain as possible, and, like the sword of paradise, turns every way, in opposition to the thoughts and. John 11 is located precisely at the center of the gospel. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. That all men through him might believe he testified that jesus was the true light the true teacher of the way to the kingdom of glory, and the lamb or sacrifice of god, which was to bear away the sin of the world, john 1. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

The apology of aristides, the epistles of clement complete text, origens commentary on john, books 1 10, and commentary on. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John carefully assembled and deployed his amazing material. However, that is where it will end, as they do not believe that he was the son of. Chapter 1 using the english version of the latin vulgate holy bible. The book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation. Commentary on the gospel of john book i new advent. 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. John chapter 1 david guziks commentaries on the bible. Published in three volumes simultaneously, it includes a new introduction and notes pointing readers to the links between aquinas biblical commentary and his summa theologiae.

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. Galilee, jerusalem, galilee, jerusalem the end of chapter 4 finds jesus in galilee. Oct 01, 2012 this is the gospel of john movie broken down by chapters. John is a theologicalthematic approach, not chronological. He came in the spirit and power of elias, but he was not the person of elias. Home fathers of the church commentary on john origen book i.

The centrality of this chapter in relationship to the whole document has been recognized by many scholars, though almost all of them pair it with john 10. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. 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. But his cousin jesus christ is the real star and john the baptist knows it. Jesus is declared to be the source of life and light. The gospel of john chapter 1 reveals john the baptist as a major player in the greatest story in history. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there.

Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. When the apostle john wrote this gospel it had become fashionable with many of the baptists disciples to assert that thebaptist was the christ. The apostle and evangelist, john, seems to have been the youngest of the twelve. Solomons porch was on the east side and was a part of the original temple that had survived the destruction by the babylonians. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John was not that prophet whom moses said the lord would raise up to them of their brethren, like unto him. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. He was especially favoured with our lords regard and confidence, so as to be spoken of as the disciple whom jesus loved.