This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. The apostle john wrote the book of the bible by his same name to address the false teachings of a man named cerinthus, who argued that jesus was not the divine son of god. It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the. As you study john, you can begin deciding for yourself who jesus is. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. Job wanted god to vindicate him in the eyes of his friends. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. It also seems evident that john had a purpose to write that was negative in nature. John the apostle relates how john the baptist bore witness of the light a. 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. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. John 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Leah lively is a wife and mother of four living in.
Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. Understand jesus more deeply by studying firstcentury history and culture. It is the book of the bible we encourage nonchristians to read, in the hope that its message will lead them to faith in christ after all, that is the purpose of the book see john 20.
Click here to download a workbook with the daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 1. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. 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.
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. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. The wide recognition in the early church does also confirm the above. In the biblical references throughout this booklet, the number preceding the colon denotes the chapter, while the number after the colon denotes the verse for example. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. As you delve into this study, youll see how and why multitudes of people misunderstood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully understand him today. 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. Outline of the gospel of john here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. John 1 in depth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. John presents jesus christ as gods final selfrevelation, gods final word.
Such identifications were not made in any of the other three biblical gospels either. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. What do you learn about god from reading verses 1 and 2.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 1 day one. This stay was interrupted though by his exile on the island of patmos revelation 1.
The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. Johns purpose for this book is succinctly summed up in 20. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. John bible book with full chapters king james version. On previous occasions when i have taught johns gospel in home bible studies, i have seen people come to faith as the message of this book. He addresses false doctrines that threatened the faith of the early saints cp. This is perhaps one of the hardest lessons to keep in mind. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The book of john offers free, online access to study passages, for biblical studies, contained in the words, text and verses of the roman catholic scripture of the douay rheims version of the bible. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Vernon mcgee taking the whole word to the whole world. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. On previous occasions when i have taught johns gospel in home bible studies, i have seen people come to faith as the message of this book captivated them. These include his citation of jesuss seven i am statements, in which jesus spoke of himself in terms such as the light of the world 8. When elihu began to answer job on behalf of god in chapters 32 through 37, he pointed out that job had been wrongly focused during much of his trial.
This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. The book of john lessons bible study and ministry resources. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more.
John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes. List 5 aspects of jesus christ we learn from studying verses 14. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. For 30 days, i will post a scripture reading goal for the day plus questions designed to learn factual information about the days verses plus lifeapplication questions designed to help you understand how these scriptures can guide you throughout your days. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. The other gospels all describe jesus heritage from an earthly perspective, john, in contrast, doesnt start with his ministry, his parents, or john the baptist. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. It is the book of the bible we encourage nonchristians to read, in the hope that its message will lead them to faith in christ after all, that is the purpose of the booksee john 20. The first to cite from johns first epistle is polycarp of smyrna around 70 to. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the 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. John bible study verse by verse of the book of john. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. Like the gospel of john, the 3 letters of john were written to supply evidence essential for the building of credible faith. For more insight from the book of john, check out leahs bible study 30 days with john.