The gospel of john, a favorite book of the bible, gives us the story behind the stories of the gospels. Gospel of john bible study i ams of jesus short and easy. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Thru the bible gospel of john the gospel of john, a. Thru the bible gospel of john devotional reading plan. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Core christianity the gospel of john bible study workbook.
If the bible were a mountain, the thirtynine books of the old testament lead up to the top, where the cross of jesus stands as described by the four gospels, and the remaining twentythree books of the new testament lead down from the top while looking back at his cross. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. John 1 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Bartlett categories gospels free enroll overview curriculum presenters the gospel according to john has long been a favorite of christian readers of scripture. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson.
The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his. Seeking truth bible study, an acclaimed bible study directed by parishioner sharon doran, is currently offering a free online bible study of the gospel of john.
I saw things i never saw before and learned new things in the gospel of john. John s gospel this series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with john s high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with john s presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by jesus christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in spiritual life and salvation. The word word was familiar to the greeks who understood it to be the rational principle that governed the universe. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. Downloadable daily bible study questions of the gospel of john are provided for every chapter. A gospel of john bible study its not your typical bible study through engaging videos, a thoughtprovoking workbook, and an edition of the gospel of john that reads like your favorite chapter book, this unique nineweek study. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. The gospel of john, part of the christian canon recognised as being divinely inspired by the church, was actually faked, new research claims. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus. 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. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. At the time of writing, the other three gospels had been written and the grecoroman world was in a state of change.
Why is the gospel of john so popular for a bible study. There are four gospels, or accounts of the life of jesus christ, included in the new testament those according to matthew, mark, luke and john. The gospel of john is the fourth book of the new testament, and the last gospel in the bible. Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from johns gospel, reflection questions, and explanations of the key lessons every christian should know about passages from johns gospel. The inductive study method opens up scripture to everyone who reads and follows this method. John thus wrote his gospel about two generations after the death and resurrection of jesus. 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. May 03, 2020 michael eatmon bible study on the gospel of john. Jan 19, 2020 ever wondered why the gospel of john is different from the other gospels. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. Through engaging videos, a thoughtprovoking workbook, and an edition of the gospel of john that reads like your favorite chapter book, this unique nineweek study will help you develop a meaningful relationship with jesus.
The gospels presentation of the life of jesus is distinctive, the theological perspective is remarkable, and the significance of christ is couched in a literary form that combines simplicity of expression with consummate literary artistry. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Though it is one of easiest books to read, john is also one of the most profound books to understand. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. 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. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. A six lesson audio bible study coursemany people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel.
The gospel is the lifechanging power of god that brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe. This study guide is a useful tool for individuals or for small groups and can be used in conjunction with the start. Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. To share the life that comes through such faith jn 20. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john. Vernon mcgee lead you through the entire book in these 21 summaries from thru the bibles tried and trusted five year study. Introduction to the gospel of john learn religions. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. Go back a billion more years, put down your stakes, and out of eternity the lord jesus will walk out to meet you. The gospel of john was written by one of jesus disciples named john. Identity of jesus look, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world.
Study the i am declarations of jesus in the gospel of john. Core christianity the gospel of john bible study ebook. It is generally assumed that the gospel of john is easy to understand. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study. This challenging study format is suitable for individual daily. This is the glorious news of what god in christ has accomplished for his people. The beginning in genesis goes back to the creation of the physical universe, but even then, the word was already past tense.
The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. John 1 in depth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. The i am word pictures revealing the jesus we follow. The gospel according to john has long been a favorite of christian readers of scripture. 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. John commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. This video looks at the story and structure of this. Vernon mcgee lead you through the entire book in these 21 summaries from thru the bible s tried and trusted five year study. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
Outline of the gospel of john here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. The turning point wont just teach you how to understand the bible better. Why do you think it is important for christians to read the bible. Based on the revised standard version catholic edition, this fifth volume in this bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the gospel of john, using the biblical text itself and the churchs own guidelines for understanding the bible. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Introduction to the gospel of john agape bible study. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. This study explores key themes in the gospel of john. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. John chrysostom, nicene and postnicene fathers vol. Gospel of john, first epistle of john, soliloquies, st. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1011. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.
Aug 15, 2017 i had read the gospel of john several times and thought i knew the gospel well until i completed this inductive study of the gospel of john. God is teaching me about trusting him and being rooted in him, through his word and presence. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from john s gospel, reflection questions, and explanations of the key lessons every christian should know about passages from john s gospel. The first couple verses of the gospel of john sound like something from genesis 1. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. Compare the 2 basic reactions man has to jesus as the light in reading the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 1921. He shows us that jesus, though fully god, came in the flesh to distinctly and accurately reveal god, and that christ is the. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible study where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring.
Jesus christ is the one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. If the bible were a mountain, the thirtynine books of the old testament lead up to the top, where the cross of jesus stands as described by the. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. 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. Johns gospel this series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with johns high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with johns presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by jesus christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in spiritual life and salvation. Now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. This 108part expository study of the gospel of john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship from 202015.
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