John also specifies that jesus did not become god, or rise to the level of god. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. Burges scholarship and writing are solid and the book is a joy to read. The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father. John has, therefore, according to the bishops calculation, omitted to mention the several miracles which our lord wrought for above three months after the things mentioned in the preceding chapter.
No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. The book of isaiah niv audio holy bible high quality. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.
But all were written by the inspiration of the holy ghost. Jesus is a living message, a definition of god the father. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touchedthis we proclaim concerning the word of life. John 3 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. The phrase her children would include those believers influenced by this church, referring even to other churches. Verse 1 described jesus as the logos, meaning the word, of god. The first book of john niv audio holy bible youtube. New international version niv just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
The meaning of this phrase is debated, though it likely refers to the particular local church. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. The meaning of this phrase is debated, though it likely refers to the particular local church receiving the letter. 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. He cried out, saying, this is the one i spoke about when i said, he who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me. Verse 2 continues to introduce jesus, while countering false views of spirituality. John bible book with full chapters new international version. John 1 new international version niv dramatized audio. Mcknight, who also accepts the socalled new perspective on paul, no doubt reads 1 peter through similar lenses and equally draws the implications for this nonpauline book. The book begins with a brief introduction in 2 john 1. Commentary for psalms 1 david was the penman of most of the psalms, but some evidently were composed by other writers, and the writers of some are doubtful.
John 5, new international version niv the bible app. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Apr 11, 2016 new international version learn english through the holy bible s.
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. Test your basic knowledge about the gospel of john. John 5 niv bible some time later, jesus went up to. John bible book with full chapters new international. Jan 18, 2019 a quiz on your recall of the 1st chapter of john. By the end of the chapter, jesus has collected the first five disciples. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. 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 light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for one of the jewish festivals.
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. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. John 2, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Calmet says, christ left jerusalem the day after the dedication took place, which was the 18th of december. New international version 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. May 09, 2015 the first epistle of john 1 john from the holy bible new international version niv book 62 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. Second john is the shortest book in the bible and has one chapter.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. You will be directed to the bible gateway website where you may read that chapter. This phrase fully proves, in the mouth of an inspired writer, that jesus christ was no part of the creation, as he existed when no part of that existed. The book of john comes alive when the context is discussed along side the text. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. 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. I have read 5 to 10 of the niv life application series commentaries a quality series, and burges volume on john is easily my favorite. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.
This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. He was from bethany, the village of mary and her sister martha. Light and darkness, sin and forgiveness 5 this is the message we have heard from him and declare to you. John 11, new international version niv the bible app. New international version learn english through the holy bible s. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text.
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