This course is designed as an expository study of the gospel of john, taking the student through the last ten chapters of the book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Stay long enough to gaze as you work through the lessons. This study series dives into the book of john in the bible to provide a practical study as well as thoughtprovoking questions for creating a meaningful interaction between you and god. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. 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. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. 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. Here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. John gives us a chronological order which is well to note. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 john.
In an age of sinful pleasures, as well as sophisticated justifications for indulging those pleasures, 1 john commends a living, practical faith that strengthens followers of jesus christ to overcome temptation by love. In the book of revelation, what do they tell us happened to him because of his loyalty to jesus. 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. Book of john the evangelistic gospel the book of john stands apart from the other three gospels. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel. This challenging study format is suitable for individual daily. Study the book of john with this free online bible study from good morning girls.
The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. 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. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained. Gospel of john bible study 21 weeks free online bible study. John s purpose for this book is succinctly summed up in 20. 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. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible.
To get this study free, submit your name and email in the form below to have. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. 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. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Johns language and tone emphasizes the focus of his book. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his. A study of the gospel of john a study of the book of john. Book of 1 john book of 2 john book of 3 john book of john bible search results. Downloadable daily bible study questions of the gospel of john are provided for every chapter. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and.
It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. Welcome to the john in 30 days bible study and reading plan for those of you just. Each sketch captures some characteristic, some distinguishing feature that blends into the finished portrait. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. John in 30 days beginner bible study and reading plan. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. John bible book with full chapters new international. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. Book of 1 john book of 2 john book of 3 john book of john.
General introduction overview suppose you are heavily involved in some cause or movement. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. But in the four churches i served during my forty years of pastoring, i began the midweek service with a study in 1 john. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. Johns gospel free bible study notes, commentary, and comments.
In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. The word became flesh and resided among humans the word was in the beginning with god and was a god the word was used by god to create all other things life and light came into existence by means of the word john the baptist to bear witness about the light the true light comes into the world but is rejected by many. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. He studies his subject from different perspectives and in different light.
After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. 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. The fact of the matter is, if you will follow it along, it will give you a ladder on which you can fit the threeyear ministry of christ. 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 the gospel of john, were told about seven miracles that jesus performs that.
They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. Johns purpose for this book is succinctly summed up in 20. Written nearly 30 years after matthew, mark and luke, the purpose of john is dramatically evangelistic. Gospel of john study guide introduction an artist begins a portrait by making several sketches. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. John in 30 days beginner bible study and reading plan a loving. What do we learn about jesus from the story of his raising lazarus from the dead in john 11.
Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. For this plan we look mostly at the new living translation which provides a relevant and accurate translation of the bible. I am convinced that this epistle is more important for believers in the church than the church epistles. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.
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