About the book of john in the bible

You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his. The book of john shows a beautiful relationship between jesus and the father. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. Second john reminds us not only of the dangers of falling away from the truth but also of the importance of making obedience a priority in our livesfor ourselves and for those most important to us. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. The tradition from the earliest days of the church states that the author was the apostle john.

The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an intimate. Gospel according to john, fourth of the four new testament gospels and the only account. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and in depth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. It is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. William tyndale translated the bible into english in 15thcentury england.

Each link here takes you to the beginning of that chapter in johns gospel. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. Book of second john overview insight for living ministries. Written nearly 30 years after matthew, mark and luke, the purpose of john is dramatically evangelistic. These miracles illustrate his identity as the son of god. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Gospel of john commentary biblical archaeology society. John 1 new international version niv the word became flesh.

No other guide makes his ministry more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. There are certain words or phrases that create a recurring theme in the gospel of john. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. Sit down on the hillside and listen as he teaches the parables. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Book of john, king james bible audiobook by scourby bible. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. It also comes through clearly elsewhere in the book, particularly in john 8. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him.

The book of 2 john does not directly name its author. Book of john the evangelistic gospel written to all people. Of course we know god inspired the bible and that it was written with his leading, but this may explain why the book of john seems so applicable to the readers of today. Walk with jesus as he recruits the twelve disciples. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. Much of johns gospel chapters 212 might be called the book of signs, as it recounts jesuss performing of seven different miraclessuch as the turning water to wine at cana and raising lazarus from the dead at bethany. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The king james translators used the tyndale and wycliffe translations in the publishing of the king james bible in 1611, commonly referred to as the holy. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible.

Johns account highlights jesus love for us and provides many details of what jesus said and did while on earth. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john. The apostle john is the author of five new testament books. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel.

Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. John was part of jesus inner circle and, along with peter and james, john was given the privilege of witnessing jesus conversation with moses and. The gospel of john shares much about the approaching ministry of the holy spirit after jesus ascension. Book of john, king james bible audiobook by scourby. Written by scourby bible media, audiobook narrated by alexander scourby. 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.

In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to john. Highlights in the life and ministry of jesus christ many lessons relate to john, 14 lessons on john 17. John bible book with full chapters king james version. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. Scholars writing gospel of john commentary often grapple with the question. The glorious scripture that reveals the truth of jesus christ. It was written so that all may believe in jesus christ the son of god who gives eternal life. This is the holy book of john, known as the gospel according to saint john. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible.

John niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. To confirm his testimony concerning christ, john declares the appearance at his baptism, in which god himself bore witness to him. All scripture references quote the new international version unless otherwise noted. John wycliffe first translated the entire bible both old and new testaments into english in thcentury england. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Book of 1 john book of 2 john book of 3 john book of john bible search results. There has been some debate about whether an author named john the elder wrote this letter as well as 3 john, which is addressed the same way or if john the apostle was using a different title for himself. Jun 21, 2014 the dialogue of the movie is word for word, solely based on the good news bible also known as todays english version. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. 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 the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. It is the book of the bible we encourage nonchristians to read, in the hope that its message will lead them to faith in christ after all, that is the purpose of the book.

View chuck swindolls chart of second john, which divides the book into. Johns language and tone emphasizes the focus of his book. It is the book of the bible we encourage nonchristians to read, in the hope that its message will lead them to faith in christ after all, that is the purpose of the booksee john 20. Such identifications were not made in any of the other three biblical gospels either. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. John took every opportunity that offered to lead people to christ. Not surprisingly, the gospel of john never provides the name of its author. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. How catholics can use the old testament in the family. This stay was interrupted though by his exile on the island of patmos revelation 1. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools.

After that john moved to minor asia ephesus where he is likely to have stayed till his death at a very old age around the year 100 ad. The gospel of john is closely related in style and content to the three johannine epistles, and most scholars treat the four books, along with the book of revelation, as a single. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. John s language and tone emphasizes the focus of his book. The main theme in the bible book of john is to prove conclusively that jesus is the son of god and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. Here are 20 inspiring verses from the book of john in the order they appear in the book. The holy bible book 43 john kjv dramatized audio youtube. John did not identify himself by name in this letter, but he did adopt the term elder for himself 2 john 1. 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.

Oct 30, 2012 this is the holy book of john, known as the gospel according to saint john. This description likely pointed to john for three reasons. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible. The first to cite from johns first epistle is polycarp of smyrna around 70 to. Summary the gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. On previous occasions when i have taught johns gospel in home bible studies, i have seen people come to faith as the message of this book captivated them. The evangelist john rests one hand on his gospel book, in this 83inchtall marble sculpture carved by donatello in about 1415 for a niche in the facade of the cathedral of florence. The dialogue of the movie is word for word, solely based on the good news bible also known as todays english version. 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. Each link here takes you to the beginning of that chapter in john s gospel. According to the biblical historians at the jesus seminar, john likely had a larger presence in the public mind than jesus. Interesting facts about john barnes bible charts meaning. The gospel of john is the last of the four gospels. This is the end and object of john s testimony, that jesus was the promised messiah.

The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Book of john the evangelistic gospel the book of john stands apart from the other three gospels. The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders, and pilate. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the.