Study of the book of 1 john

Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. You will learn the who what and when and where of each passage. Or, in the words of john, if we love one another, god abides in us, and his love is perfected in us 1 john 4. Few books of the bible command as much respect and generate so much adoration as does the gospel of john. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. Paradoxically, this dualism also led to licentiousness. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. 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.

These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. What do real greek scholars say about the jehovahs witness translation of john 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. The first epistle indicates that the readers were confronted with the error of gnosticism, which became a more serious problem in the second century. It may be assumed, therefore, that 1 john was sent to the churches of the province of asia see map no. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e.

Introduction to 1 john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible study. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus.

The study is free, interactive, and a great time of learning. Randy white for a versebyverse journey through the five chapters of 1 john. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Live brilliantly guides us through 1 john to see how god calls us to be his light bearers here on earth. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel.

John bible book with full chapters king james 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. The epistle of 1 john is about fellowship and communion with christ and communion with christ and fellow believers. Homebible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1. A study of the gospel of john a study of the book of john. What you roll is how many points you get for answering a.

The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The jehovahs witness people evidence an abysmal ingorance of the basic tenets of greek grammar in their mistranslation of john 1. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. John 1 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 1 in plain english that everyone can understand. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and.

Introduction to the study of the book of john i feel a good deal like the late dr. It has a lot of scripture using inductive questions. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. Throughout his gospel john presents jesus christ as the one in whom spiritual, eternal life is to be found. The gospel of john is about relationship and union with christ. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by. He wants his children to know that they belong to him, which is one of the reasons he gave us the book of 1 john. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. It has questions and places for you to answer them in the book. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This one who once leaned on jesus chest in the gospel of john is also the one who fell as a dead man at the feet of his resurrected and glorified lord in the book of revelation 1. John is, of course, the author of the johanine epistles first, second and third john and of the book of revelation. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name.

Another scholar whom the watchtower refers to in their book the word who is he. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. Greber was actually an occultpracticing spiritist, and not a scholar of biblical greek. Our secret sins are in the light of thy pure countenance.

About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ. Of the four books in the bible dedicated to chronicling jesus life and death, john s account is unique in content, form and purpose. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. This 10day study will take you through the beginning of. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith.

Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same. It encourages us to live the life god wants us to live. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Echoing jesus, 1 john says that in eternity past, jesus was with the father and came to reveal to us that our fellowship is with the father 1 john 1. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. 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. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ.

The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. Live brilliantly a study in the book of 1 john devotional reading. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.

This study is designed with four sections which are to be done simultaneously. 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. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. John 21 bible study the gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Mcgee used to speak of each new book in his study as the greatest book in the bible.

Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. In his through the bible series which he did on the radio and in print, dr. The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. 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. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions.

Studies in john will take you systematically through the book of john, and bring you to a crucial point of decision regarding historys most influential figure. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. 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. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. Clement of alexandria indicates that john ministered in the various churches scattered throughout that province. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. This 10day study will take you through the beginning of the book. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Various names have been connected with these heresies. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.

Play a game of sixes to make your time together fun. While the spiritual, eternal dimension of life is not absent from this verse, john is here writing primarily of physical life. Each day youll spend about 20 minutes looking at the truth in the verses and applying it to your own life. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and group inductive studies by mark driscoll. In this account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus, we learn that jesus is the son of god, 1 sent 2 by god the father to give eternal life 3 to all who believe in him. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries.

In this epistle the apostle john addressed the dangerous spread of apostate influences in the church. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Live brilliantly a study in the book of 1 john live. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was. Whittier secret sin down here is open scandal in heaven. Mar 03, 2018 the book of john bible study chapter 1. Kaufman the deliberate distortion of truth by this sect is seen in their new testament translations. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist.

Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible study where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. John says, and many other signs truly did jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. It also has personal checklists as well as small group checklist. The book of 1 john describes the nature of life with faith in greater detail than the gospel of john. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus.