Book of john bible study chapter 1

First of all, and before any creature was, god made heaven and earth out of nothing. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Among his students were polycarp, pappias, and ignatius. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He lived to a very old age having written the gospel of john, the three epistles, and the book of revelation. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ.

Here is the first part in our bible study through john. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel.

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. 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. The gospel of john chapter 1 introduces us to john the baptist his birth was announced privately by the angel gabriel. In the beginning is an unmistakable reference to genesis 1. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already existing. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. 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. Fellowship with god is maintained as we walk in the light and confess our sins that we might enjoy continual cleansing through the. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction.

Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. Four of these witnesses speak in the first chapter alone. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. 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. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Fellowship with god chapter brotherly love chapter 4 victory over the world chapter 5. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.

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. Previous index next the first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. The book of john chapter 1 todays english king james 1. H ere is a quick survey or summary of genesis chapter 1 with a bible study and associated questions genesis 1. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. John bible book with full chapters king james version.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 1. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. 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 gospel of john chapter 1 reveals john the baptist as a major player in the greatest story in history. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 3 1 2 years. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible.

Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. 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.

David guzik commentary on john1 gives a prologue to the gospel of john,the testimony of john the baptist on jesus, and an account of the first disciples. Book of john bible study chapter 1 a word from god. 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 him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 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. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway.