The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The gospel of john relates, in the beginning was the word and the word was with god and the word was god. He may have been a first cousin of jesus his mother may have been salome. First, verses 1 4 offer an introduction describing the authors eyewitness experiences with jesus. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 john in the bible new international version. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first of the johannine epistles of the new testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. It has no traditional introduction from whom, to whom.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. 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. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The beginning verses in the first chapter teaches us that jesus is more than just a man who came into existence but rather, he is infinite god. 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. Im really enjoying slowly reading the book of john.
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. 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. It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. The first book of john, chapter 3 1 behold what manner of charity the father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called, and should be the sons of god. Book summary first john seems to assume that the reader is familiar with the gospel. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel.
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. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries.
Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Each chapter has a short overviewhighlight to help memorization. The 1st chapter of john tells us that when jesus came into the world he came to the whole world and was rejected by them. The book of 1 john is not a personal letter nor a letter written to one church as much as it is an impassioned office memo from headquarters corporate letter. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The apostle john heard, saw, and touched jesus 1 john 1. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title. John 1 is the first chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Outline and overview of the book from the walk series chapter. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 john. Jesus already existed in the beginning, emphasizing his eternality 1 john 1. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. The epistles of john show jesus as the way, the truth and the life. Jesus looked at him and said, you are simon son of john. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that john composed this gospel. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. The holy bible book 62 1 john kjv dramatized audio.
John then describes that the word is jesus who became a man to live among us 1. Although ancient traditions attributed to the apostle john the fourth gospel, the book of revelation, and the three epistles of john. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. John wrote his book in a language that the people would understand. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. Although the author never gives his name, up until the fourth century no one ever questioned that john the apostle was the author. This is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john. He said he was not the messiah, but the messiah was present of whom he was not worthy to even unloose the shoe latchet. This outline of 1 john is intended to help you study gods word. In summary, the epistle may be said to exhibit a paraenetic style which is marked by personal. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Chapter 1 christ is the eternal word of god who existed with god in the beginninghe created all things and was made manifest in the flesh john baptizes jesus john s testimony john sees the holy spirit descend and remain on jesus christ john testifies. This manuscript contains a large part of the greek text of the good news or, gospel according to john.