This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. There is no technique or gimmick to becoming a holy christian. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. During that time, he has preached versebyverse through the entire new testament. Now there is in jerusalem near the sheep gate a pool, which in aramaic is called bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. The latter words are omitted in so many of the most ancient mss. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. The boice commentary series, the gospel of john, 5 volumes. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. Commentary on the gospel of john, books 110 origen, ronald e. You can take the books with titles like 3 easy steps to spiritual maturity and toss them in the garbage, unless the 3 steps are.
Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. There is no quick fix to becoming a mature christian. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible.
The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. The macarthur bible commentary offers pastors, bible teachers, serious bible readers, and anyone seeking to read and understand the scriptures a way to focus their studies while still seeing the entire bibles application to the christian life. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. He has not placed his salvation in sacraments, or books, or priests, but he has kept it. John 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 3. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Just as surely as a person on drugs eventually wants to take the drug because he is enslaved by it, sin has an addictive quality.
Gospel of john bible survey why did god give us four gospels. How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only god. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Why is gospel of john the most popular book for a bible study. Altarpiece by henrik olrik 18301890 at sankt matth.
Regarding the use of the present tense ejstin and its implications for the dating of the gospel of john, see the previous discussion on the date of the gospel pp. At the feast of pentecost, kept in commemoration of the giving the law from mount sinai, their sermons used to be full of the praises of the law, and of the people to whom it was given. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. John darbys 5 volume synopsis of the books of the bible has played a central role in the emergence of fundamentalism and the. A commentary of the gospel according to john by guy n. Wallace, john 5,2 and the date of the fourth gospel, biblica 71 1990. John 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. But i say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute. How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that. Satan knows very well that if he can get us to sin once, there is a strong possibility he can get us to sin again and again and again until we are eventually enslaved by it and cannot help ourselves. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. John chrysostom, priest of antioch, became patriarch of constantinople in 398.
Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. Some were healed when the shadow of peter fell upon them acts 5. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. Jul, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. John has 5 books on goodreads, and recently added the power of positive thinking by norman vincent peale and the 7 habits of highly effective people. How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only god. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The epistle to the romans is the complete and mature expression of the apostles main doctrine, which it.
John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series. But, that said, this is still a great commentary and needed in its own right. If we are going to be like him, these verses are important to us because they tell us much about him and our responsibilities. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Yet they knew it was for some good reason, and for some good end. The boice commentary series, the gospel of john, 5 volumes 9780801065965 by james montgomery boice.
John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for one of the jewish festivals. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. There are a number of parallels between that story and this one see below. Study john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. We know that everyone who has been born of god does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of god protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. What christians want to know bible verses, quotes, christian answers, songs and more. Ever pasto ral, the elder closes his letter with three statements of assurance, each beginning we know. The word you in english can refer to a single person or a group of people. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. David guzik commentary on john 5, where jesus heals a man at the pool of. Book i of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 1. Of all the commentaries on all the books of the new testament, the one that i come back to most often is henry alford, the greek new testament. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The macarthur bible commentary by john macarthur, hardcover.
An extensive commentary on john with a predominantly conservative tone the unique thing about this book is the correlation of the text within the historical setting, particularly the classic greek and. Many trust in some form of doctrines or some parties, who no more enter into the real meaning of those doctrines, or the views of the persons whose names they bear, than the jews did into those of moses. Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john commentary bible study the gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Discover the best christian commentaries in best sellers. As an interpreter of holy scripture he stands in the very first rank of the fathers. In response, jesus doesnt correct them by saying, i didnt mean to imply that im god. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the. 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. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons.
Free reading plans and devotionals related to john 5. Study john 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Heine published by the catholic university of america press origen and ronald e. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new.
Home faq books of the bible john questions about john. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. John overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. David guzik commentary on isaiah 44, in which god promises an outpouring of the. Since that time many untoward events have transpired to delay the fulfillment of the promise. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Mens ministry home womens ministry home childrens ministry home pastors ministry home. John s purpose for this book is succinctly summed up in 20. Using religion to try to impress others outwardly rather than seeking to please god on the heart level will keep you from faith in christ 5. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of jeremiah. Feb 22, 2012 the author of a muchloved two volume matthew commentary 1990 that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, frederick dale bruner now offers the gospel of john. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Doughty southside christian church june 2014 introduction. In the original greek, jesus meaning in this verse is easier to see. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. John darbys synopsis of the books of the bible 5 vols. Among the chief of these has been tht lack of adequate leisure to bestow upon such an important task. As the scribes and pharisees did, who were ambitious of honour and respect from one another, as well as from the common people.
This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Exalting jesus in john christcentered exposition commentary matt carter. In this article pastor jack wellman presents a bible study and commentary on the book of jude. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21.
Our lord observes, that this infidelity of the jewish rulers see on john 5. I hesitate to give a rankings on best john commentaries since there are still so many great commentaries on john which i have not seen. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of john. Commentary on the gospel of john, book i internet archive. They who had all along preached glorious things concerning the empire and grandeur of the messiah, would not ascribe that august character. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. A commentary on the book of jeremiah by pastor galen l. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. Jesus meets privately with his disciples prior to his crucifixion.
Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. They who had all along preached glorious things concerning the empire and grandeur of the messiah, would not ascribe that august character to one of so low a condition apparently as our adorable lord. Read chapterbychapter commentary on the entire bible along with one of the founding figures and most influential thinkers of dispensationalism john darby. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Henry alford died in the 1870s, i think, and wrote a commentary on all the books of the new testament based on the greek. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context.
For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. John s gospel, in syriac, has recently been published, with a latin translation, by a catholic scholar, dr. A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. Sidlow baxter in explore the book, states in his introduction to romans. James montgomery boice, a former pastor, combines thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, and explains the meaning of the text and relates the texts concerns to the church, christianity, and the world in which we live. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. Apart from the bible, the macarthur new testament commentary is the greatest series of books in the history of the written word. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. Each statement points to a truth that john affirms as well as to a reality that his readers have experienced. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
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