Book of john chapter 1 verse 1

The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. The reference to the opening words of the old testament is obvious, and is the more striking when we remember that a jew would constantly speak of and quote from the book of genesis as ber. John encourages believers that jesus was jehovah god who had come in the flesh, that god is light and he encourages christians to walk in the light by keeping his commandments, and the main commandment was to love god and love one another. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. This verse completely dispels the false idea that john 1. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops.

From the readings of matthew chapter 3, verses 5 and 6, and mark chapter 1 verse 5, why did the jewish leaders send messengers to inquire of john the baptist who he was. It is sometimes suggested that this section, with the exception of verses 68 and 15, which talk about john the. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. John 1 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic, stories.

In connection with john s gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on john s gospel. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.

John wrote his book in a language that the people would understand. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. John testifies about jesus and the eternal life he brings 1 john 1. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Translations like the neb, reb, and moffatt are helpful in capturing the sense in john 1. It is quite in harmony with the hebrew tone of this gospel to do so, and it can hardly be that st. The first 18 verses of john form a prologue, setting the tone for the rest of the gospel. First, verses 14 offer an introduction describing the authors eyewitness experiences with jesus. What do you learn about john the baptist from studying what jesus said in matthew chapter 11, verses 7 through 14. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. John 1 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. There is no argument here to prove the existence of god any more than in genesis. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john.

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. That was the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John uses life 36 times in his gospel, more than any other new testament book. 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. Arxh is definite, though anarthrous like our at home, in town, and the similar hebrew be reshith in genesis 1. It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Read and study john 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. The passage also explains how john the baptist a different john from the author of this gospel was sent ahead of christ to prepare for his arrival. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. In describing jesus, the prologue states that jesus has always existed john 1.

Study john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous.

Jesus already existed in the beginning, emphasizing his eternality 1 john 1. Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure christians of their faith and love in jesus christ. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. 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. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. In the douayrheims, king james, new international, and other versions of the bible, the verse reads. Carson the gospel according to john eerdmansapollos, p. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. Read and study john 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. There was a man sent from god, whose name was john. The apostle john heard, saw, and touched jesus 1 john 1. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams.

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. It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. But westcott notes that here john carries our thoughts beyond the beginning of creation in time to eternity. John chapter 1 verse 1 robertsons word pictures of the. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john.

Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Stay long enough to gaze as you work through the lessons. The next phrase, the life was the light of men, then either points. 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. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip.