The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. 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 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. Jesus is referred to as the word, from the greek word logos. Johns style, verse 2 takes up and develops a portion of verse 1, using its last word as the basis of a new departure comp. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John bible book with full chapters king james version. In the douayrheims, king james, new international, and other versions of the bible, the verse reads. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. 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 the baptist, the samaritan woman, scripture, his. John 1 is the first chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. In the douayrheims, king james, new international, and other versions of the bible, the. I watched the spirit, like a dove flying down out of the sky, making himself at home in him. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. John testifies to christs messiahship, and baptizes at john 1. But to as many as did receive and welcome him, he gave the authority power, privilege, right to become the children. The first verse of john establishes several important facts, and introduces an important term. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway. Gospel of john prologue chapter 1 tim mackie the bible. In fact, only an eyewitness would be able to give such clear particulars as about the tenth hour john 1. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. This verse is exceedingly important to understand the nature of christianity. A contrast is evidently intended between the first words of this verse and the last words of john 1.
Debarred sons of aaron from exercise of priestly offices leviticus 21. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that john composed this gospel. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of israel. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. 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. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries.
John new international version niv jesus washes his disciples feet. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Christ is the logos, the definition, the meaning, the word of god. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. Discover more popular bible verses from the book of john below. God purposed that the entire book of john should be read in the light of this verse. Dec 17, 2019 14 awesome verses from the book of john update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the gospel of john, usually attributed to the disciple that jesus loved as the author, is one of the books of the bible that describes jesus life and ministry on earth. Verses 1 18 are the prologue to the gospel of john. The gospel of john has many touches that appear to reflect the recollections of an eyewitness such as the house at bethany being filled with the fragrance of the broken perfume jar see 12. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book.
It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. John 1 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. It is quite in harmony with the hebrew tone of this gospel to do so, and it can hardly be that st. This whole chapter, and the entire bible became so much more amazing to me once god showed me.
John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, it must always be done in a spirit of love. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Read and study john 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible new international version. 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. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself.
Early writers such as irenaeus and tertullian say that john wrote this gospel, and all other evidence agrees see introduction to 1 john. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. Jul 25, 2016 however, i have attempted to make the concepts as simple as possible. The one who authorized me to baptize with water told me, the one on whom you see the spirit come down and stay, this one will baptize with the holy spirit. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Jesus saith unto him, i am the way, the truth, and the life. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. 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. 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. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that. John 1 nkjv the eternal word in the beginning was bible. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. This is the man ive been talking about, the one who comes after me but is really ahead of me. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a verse by verse exposition of the book of john.
John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer.
John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of god niv. Here are 20 inspiring verses from the book of john in the order they appear in the book. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the father. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. John bible book with full chapters new international. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john.
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