The gospel of john provides no explicit internal evidence concerning its author. If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. In the gospel of john, jesus identifies himself with god the father. Introduction if someone were to ask you what the gospel of john is all about, what would you say. I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of christ. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. I desire to write a little to night upon a subject that may prove to be of interest to you and others who may read my message. For the bread of god is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life to the world. Ronald heine introduces his translation with a discussion of the times and circumstances within which the commentary was composed. It varies from the other three gospels of matthew, mark and luke also known as the synoptic gospels, by focusing more on. Then john sees jesus and he tells two other disciples that is. The gospel begins with john the baptist calling jesus the lamb of god 1. This volume contains what remains of books 32 of origens commentary on the gospel according to john, and thus completes the publication of the first full english translation of this work that stands as the beginning of christian scriptural exegesis. And it says that john was sharing with the people the word of god.
John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Gospel of john, taught by hal lindsey, april 10, 2008 lesson 32 chapter 14. It is as if jesus comes back, already resurrected, and walks through. Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark. This study of the fourth gospel by john the apostle lays out the case for jesus dynamic nature as the godman and the various reactions people had when confronted by this amazing reality.
This aligns with johns stated objective to write an account so that those who hear it may believe. Tim mackies exploring my strange bible podcast offers a torah crash. Before we begin, here are 5 things you should know about johns gospel. The key to intimacy with god gospel of john lesson 32. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Ronald heine introduces his translation with a discussion of the times and circumstances within which the commentary. When read in the context of the original passage, taken here from the new revised standard. A biblical history the gospel of john is one of four gospels in the holy bible and is the fourth book in chronological order presented in the new testament.
Lewis johnson214 has said that we ought to be able to think our way through the argument of every book of the bible, chapter by chapter. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 32. Fifth, as carson shows, this understanding of john 8. Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
Intro to john biblica the international bible society. It is closely related in style and content to the three johannine epistles, and most scholars treat the four books, along. The work is anonymous, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions. The book of john, written decades later than the other gospels, has a unique purpose. You tend to forget that its only a portrayal of jesus. The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. The gospel of john is a unique perspective of the life of jesus christ. This account of jesus life is clearly set off from the other three gospels see synoptic gospels, although it is probable that john knew and used both mark and luke as sources. Early writers such as irenaeus and tertullian say that john wrote this gospel, and all other evidence agrees see introduction to 1 john. Im not able to do that yet, but i can do so with a few books, like romans, for example. Otherwise john again is not only sloppy, but contradicts himself, which is impossible. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. Some gospel stories reveal a sense of humor on the part of those who wrote, recorded.
Even from the first temptation, in the garden of eden, man has assumed that defying god is a way to control his own destiny. Vernon mcgee lead you through the entire book in these 21 summaries from thru the bibles tried and trusted five year study. 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 is one of jesus 12 original disciples and author of johns gospel, 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd john, and revelation. New testament studies, and journal of early christian studies.
The most enticing aspect of sin is the promise of freedom. Then said jesus to those jews that believed on him for he knew instantly who they were, and when they believed on him. From the very beginning, the book of john focuses on the implications of who jesus. I will not write a very long message, but will say what i desire in short sentences so that the truth that i intend to convey may be understood at a glance. Popular gospel of john books meet your next favorite book. Bet you didnt know these 5 facts about johns gospel. The gospel of john is the most profound book of the entire bible. Verily, verily, i say unto youmy father giveth you the true bread from heaven. Just as moses in the book of exodus prescribed the sacrificial lamb must be eaten for the firstborn son to have life at the passover, so we must partake of jesus, the lamb of god, at the eucharistic sacrifice to have eternal life. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The author, john the disciple, wrote his book many years after matthew, mark, and lukes were known.
This is a thought which pervades this gospel, see john 8. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an. It is the book that is most often used at christian funerals.
From the opening verses in the prologue where he describes jesus position with god before the creation of man to the post resurrection appearances, john is continually presenting jesus as the divine son of god. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to john. The purpose of johns gospel jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. Focus on humor new testament oxford university press.
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. The book of romans was written to a group of people that had not yet heard the apostle paul, and undoubtedly heard the gospel. Jesus goes into the catering business the amazing multiplying meal. This quote can be found in the book of john, chapter 8, verse 32. Tony evans encourages us to turn to christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciples bookthat. Here are 20 inspiring verses from the book of john in the order they appear in the book. He assumed that the reader was already familiar with the basics, and presented a different perspective on the story. The context chapter 8 begins with the story of the woman caught in adultery, a story of conflict between jesus and the scribes and pharisees vv. The gospel of john does not actually record the baptism of jesus. The gospel of john, a favorite book of the bible, gives us the story behind the stories of the gospels. An introduction to the gospel of john by raymond e. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. The gospel of john, as i have tried to show you, has one main theme repeatedly presented in every single scene depicted by john.
Thru the bible gospel of john devotional reading plan. Henry ian cusack memorized the entire book of the gospel of john, and his recitation and characterization of jesus, is so in character as to how we imagine jesus must have been, that it feels like youre experiencing the 3 12 years of jesus ministry, and his death and resurrection. Can he enter the second time into his mothers womb, and be born. The first chapter of the book of john narrates a story that shows us jesus. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. In the prologue to his gospel, the apostle john introduces another man named john.
Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. Gospel according to saint john, fourth book of the new testament. Funny biblical passages the good book blog biola university. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. Verses 5152 it did not matter that the officials son was about 32 kilometres 20 miles away in capernaum. It includes such well known and oftquoted texts as. The gospel according to biff, christs childhood pal. Though it is one of easiest books to read, john is also one of the most profound books to understand. The self says i amas in the very grand sayings of christ, especially in the gospel of john, in which he says in the state of onenenss with yahweh which in hebrew means i am, i am is the way and the truth and the lifebut the ego says i am this or i am that, thus attaching itself only. Sermons from john 5 bearing witness of the light john 1.