This chapter is about what a good shepherd is like. John 1 new american standard bible nasb the deity of jesus christ. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. This is consistent with the words of christ in john 6. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Is the writer of this gospel referring to himself in john 1. If god has spoken to us through jesus, his word, then we had better listen to and obey jesus. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. Gospel of john study guide introduction an artist begins a portrait by making several sketches. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. Please feel free copy, and distribute as meets the purpose of helping yourself and others get to understand the purpose, person, and authority of jesus life and teaching according to the gospel of john.
David guzik commentary on john1 gives a prologue to the gospel of john,the. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. Johns purpose in writing this gospel is made very clear in john 20. Bible study questions on the gospel of john introduction. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. 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. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of the first epistle of john is. The gospel of john chapter 1 reveals john the baptist as a major player in the greatest story in history. How does the jesus portrayed in traditional, religious art stack up against johns account of jesus. For class instruction, i urge teachers to assign the questions as homework so students come. 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.
The remainder of johns gospel will deal with the themes introduced here. John chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John was sent just as jesus was sent in divine mission. Johanine studies gospel of john chapter 1 new testament bible. This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction. The remainder of john s gospel deals with the themes introduced here. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. In this study, we will focus on the character and nature of jesus. 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 approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. In looking at this then i want to launch into the prologue to johns gospel, chapter 1.
Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Each sketch captures some characteristic, some distinguishing feature that blends into the finished portrait. Keeping these general breakdowns of johns gospel in mind will help your reading and studying of the gospel of john. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. The prologue of johns gospel has christ as the preexistent incarnate word son of god. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 1 flashcards on quizlet. What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1.
A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. Learn the gospel of john chapter 1 with free interactive flashcards. The gospel of john chapter 1 introduces us to john the baptist his birth was announced privately by the angel gabriel. Exploring johns gospel is a workbook that you can print out and take with you to study whenever you have some free time. Choose from 500 different sets of gospel john chapter 1 flashcards on quizlet.
In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. You can find the list of books and webpages i have used to write the notes for our study of johns gospel here. Learn gospel john chapter 1 with free interactive flashcards. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 1. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Other references to john the baptist in this gospel emphasize the differences between them and johns subordinate role. He studies his subject from different perspectives and in different light. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
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. John 1 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. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. In verse 14 after the word becomes flesh, in the gospel of john, each reference to god is in reference to the father. John 1 nasb the deity of jesus christ in the bible. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Four of these witnesses speak in the first chapter alone.
But his cousin jesus christ is the real star and john the baptist knows it. Chapter 1 using the english version of the latin vulgate holy bible. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. Chapter 1 of the gospel of john original greek text and. The book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Gospel of luke gospel of john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians and galatians. Study 1 in the study series on johns gospel looks at john 1. How does jesus describe the difference between a good shepherd and a thief.
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