Let us hone in on the logos which is found especially in chapter 1 and then after that we dont have that theme of the word or the logos being developed in john but we see him here. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Sep 26, 2000 i have read 5 to 10 of the niv life application series commentaries a quality series, and burges volume on john is easily my favorite. In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. Because burge is so knowledgeable about historical context, he can accurately bridge that context to todays needs. The feast of tabernacles was primarily a thanksgiving for the harvest called feast of ingathering, cf. Verse 8 of 1 john chapter 1 eradicates the second false way which men attempt to walk with god. While paul wrote to specific congregations and individuals, peter, james, john, and jude wrote to broader audiences scattered across the roman empire. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. But the central focus of first john seems to be distinguishing the false teachers from children of god, so heres my take. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The first chapter of john introduces jesus as the word, from the greek logos.
Alexander a relative of the high priest, present at the defense of peter and john andrew a disciple of john banishment of john, to patmos revelation 1. John 12 1 six days before the passover, jesus arrived at bethany, where lazarus lived, whom jesus had raised from the dead. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. We have seen john is saying that he was an eyewitness along with the disciples and others. 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. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 18 king james version 1 when jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Jesus christ christ or messiah means anointed one, was with god the. The children of god keep his commands 1 jn the spirit of god affirms jesus first coming 1 jn 4. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. Martha served, while lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. The book of john comes alive when the context is discussed along side the text. Apr 03, 2019 the following questions are a mix of fill in and multiple choice. John 1 1 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. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Why did god command israelite men to put away their unbelieving wives, but paul said not to do so. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. With all johns reasons to write, scholars have a hard time forming an outline from johns letter. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers.
L beryl john saw, in the foundation of the new jerusalem revelation 21. Test your basic knowledge about the gospel of john. To the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truth and not i only, but also all who. John the word became flesh 1 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. Mcknight, who also accepts the socalled new perspective on paul, no doubt reads 1 peter through similar lenses and equally draws the implications for this nonpauline book. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. 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 setting of chapters 5 and 6 is the passover feast. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have. This phrase fully proves, in the mouth of an inspired writer, that jesus christ was no part of the creation, as he existed when no part of that existed.
I have read 5 to 10 of the niv life application series commentaries a quality series, and burges volume on john is easily my favorite. John bible study notes by email from john karmelich. How great is the love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of god. This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. Recent questions what does robe washing in revelation 22 refer to. Translations like the neb, reb, and moffatt are helpful in capturing the sense in john 1. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, because many false prophets have gone out into the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1.
First john is the fourth of the general epistles or catholic letters, the writings of apostles to the church at large. The word, as applied to jesus christ, is found only four times in the new testament, twice in this prologue john 1. Here a great number of disabled people used to liethe blind, the lame, the paralyzed. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Prologue chapter 1 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, possibly a. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. From a technical standpoint, though, it is preferable to see a qualitative aspect to anarthrous.