This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. John in 30 days beginner bible study and reading plan a. Many tourists, including my family, have ventured to visit the. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. Greber was actually an occultpracticing spiritist, and not a scholar of biblical greek. John, macarthur bible studies christian book distributors. Or, in the words of john, if we love one another, god abides in us, and his love is perfected in us 1 john 4. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. The fruit of fellowship with christ i write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Part of the teaching of gnosticism was that though jesus was god, he was not actually, physically man, but some kind of pseudophysical phantom but john. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. John macarthur takes readers through the book of john, exploring how every miracle, teaching, and action of jesus proved he was the word, the messiah, and the son of god. He wants his children to know that they belong to him, which is one of the reasons he gave us the book of 1 john. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. John 1 bible study questions questions for john chapter 1 bible study. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. 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. John also wrote five books of the bible john, 1 3 john, and revelation, which is more. Another scholar whom the watchtower refers to in their book the word who is he.
Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already existing. This 25 part expository study of 1 john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200506. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. The book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation sign in. Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. The purpose of the letter was probably to help the church avoid error in its teaching. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of.
I didnt at the first church i served because i was a seminary student and didnt know enough to begin in the right place. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that reflects the love of jesus. An introduction to the book of 1 john an argument for the book of 1 john. Oct 09, 2016 lessons from the book of john for i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. In the beginning is an unmistakable reference to genesis 1. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. It encourages us to live the life god wants us to live. 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.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Stay long enough to gaze as you work through the lessons. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. Lessons from the book of john for i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. 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. The book of 1 john describes the nature of life with faith in greater detail than the gospel of john.
First john is the book which i used when i began my ministry in a new church. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to 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. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ. 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. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. What do real greek scholars say about the jehovahs witness translation of john 1.
Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two.
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. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. The book of 1 st john is a general epistle apostolic letter. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. A free bible version and commentary johns first letter in easyenglish. For 30 days, i will post a scripture reading goal for the day plus questions designed to learn factual information about the days verses plus lifeapplication questions designed to help you understand how these scriptures can guide you throughout your days. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. 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. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him.
Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. View chuck swindoll s chart of first john, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. General introduction overview suppose you are heavily involved in some cause or movement. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of the first epistle of john is. Mar 03, 2018 the book of john bible study chapter 1 the book of john bible study chapter 1 skip navigation sign in. 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. This study can be used for personal reflection or for use in a smallgroup setting. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. 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.
Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room by kelly minter nov 1, 2014. Then he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1.