From the book dictated by the angels to marjorie sampair. This is an extensive and scholarly but still very readable study of the text and the cultural milieu that both influenced, and in turn was influenced by, the apocryphon iohannis. John, or the book of revelation, is the last book of the bible, and in most traditions is believed to cover those events which surround the end of the world, and the last judgement. Matthew, mark, and luke are the synoptic gospels means seeing together. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. As an eyewitness to the love and power displayed in the miracles of jesus, john gives us an upclose and personal look at christs identity. John 21 simon peter and six other disciples go fishing 1 someone calls to them.
While on patmos, john received a series of visions that laid out the future history of the world. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. After that john moved to minor asia ephesus where he is likely to have stayed till his death at a very old age around the year 100 ad. In this easy to understand study book, the reader will get a much better grasp of the revelation god gave to the apostle john.
The book of revelation can be intimidating, but shuford jones has given us a book that clears up the mysterious descriptions and images. Commentaries for john chapter 7 the conflict intensifies at the feast of tabernacles. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. Peter, but with the clause, quam quidam ex nostris in ecclesia legi nolunt. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders. It utilizes quotes for a wide range of scholars, historians and specialists to instruct the student and give valuable insights into the background and meaning of the text.
John chapter 10 related media lord we pray this evening that we would meditate upon and reflect upon and learn from our lord jesus and discover, again, more about his identity and about how we respond to him as the good shepherd and the adorer of the sheep. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. John is going to show us and explain to us exactly who jesus isin john 1. This letter brings special teaching on jesus as the light, life, and love. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Johns gospel is a mystical reflection on the word made flesh, jesus christ. Besides including much original material, john is written for a specific purpose. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Im really enjoying slowly reading the book of john.
The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. The gospel of john is the fourth of the four gospels of the new testament matthew, mark, luke, and john. The gospel of john sermon outlines this material is from, a web site containing sermon outlines and bible studies by mark a. And if we know that he hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him nkjv. This book can serve as a basic bible study guide for working through the gospel of john, helping the student plumb the depths of st. This stay was interrupted though by his exile on the island of patmos revelation 1. 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. The man who puts his faith and trust in jesus christ, who believes in him has everlasting life. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. Salvation has both a present and future benefit, which makes ones life in this world and afterwards bring glory to the savior. John bible book with full chapters king james version. This book would be perfect for group or individual study. The word believe occurs some 100 times in this book. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. John sums up the truth that he has explained to his disciples. The letter was probably written from ephesus, but is uncertain. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. This theologically profound gospel is composed by the beloved. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. The gospel of john is closely related in style and content to the three johannine epistles, and most scholars treat the four books, along with the book of revelation, as a single. Understanding the gospel of john, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. Read and study john 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels.
The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The apocryphon of john collection the gnostic society. The roman authorities had banished him there because of his faithful preaching of the gospel 1. The exact date of the writing was uncertain, as well. During the latter part of the 1 st century, the disciple john recounted the story of. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Johns gospel is followed by the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the bible. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and. It is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions. Jesus has clearly revealed his identity, causing deep offense to both the opponents 5. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. The second recommended book is karen kings the secret revelation of john. Comments during the latter part of the 1 st century, the disciple john recounted the story of jesus christ and his debates with the jewish authorities. In italy, bishop hippolytus assigns it to the apostle st. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short.
He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. Included are translations of the short and long version of the text based on the waldsein and wisse edition, an in. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. John, and the muratorian fragment a document about the beginning of the third century enumerates it along with the other canonical writings, adding, it is true, apocryphal apocalypse of st. He shows us that jesus, though fully god, came in the flesh to distinctly and accurately reveal god, and that christ is the source of eternal life to all who. Much of johns gospel chapters 212 might be called the book of signs, as it recounts jesuss performing of seven different miraclessuch as the turning water to wine at cana and raising lazarus from the dead at bethany. But when he read them, john had not yet written his gospel. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The main theme in the bible book of john is to prove conclusively that jesus is the son of god and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 1708 1710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new. Even some of the churchs greatest and most philosophically sophisticated saints stated that some passages were. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The little book is the prophecy of my children of fatima and of garabandal. In those days john the baptist came preaching in the wilderness of judea, and saying, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. John reports that he saw his visions and was told to write them down while he was on the island of patmos 1. John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts.
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