Jesus christ is the son of god, and through him we begin to truly live. Fear, conformity, and vanity in john chapter 12 with many profound christological miracles already documented in the gospel of john, one might reason that the peoples of the area would have come to embrace christ and his message. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. This study takes an indepth look at the life of christ, from a miraculous public ministry that confirmed his calling mission, to personal revelations that can transform the life of every believer. After considering the historical context of the letter as well as its relation to other new testament writings, kostenberger turns to his exegetical work. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Thomas questions him concerning the way to the father, and is answered, 57. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.
The sanhedrim were jealous of his interest in the people, but he is not afraid to tell them that there is one at the door that will go beyond him. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in. John was constant and uniform in his testimony, not as a reed shaken with the wind. Specifics with reference to lazarus were necessary due to the common nature of the name. The design appears to be, to refute and guard against erroneous and unholy tenets, principles, and practices, especially such as would lower the godhead of christ, and the reality and power of his sufferings and death, as an atoning sacrifice. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. 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. And john had a brother called james, who became also one of jesus disciples matthew 4. The words spoken by jesus is the discourse between john 14. John chapter is called the upper room discourse because luke revealed that this supper took place in the second floor of a house where the lord and his disciples took the passover meal. The usual reasons given for seeing the prologue as a separate composition involve the unique vocabulary it employs. 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. Ch 14 the holy gospel according to john the new testament.
In chapter 15, however, he gives an otherworldly kind of peptalk that is bereft of any of his usual requestsrebukes. The division of chapters is unfortunate, as it breaks the close connection between these. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. His mother endured a lot of misery in life, including the tragic death of one of her sons. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. 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. Jesus would give the holy spirit so that he indicating a person, not a thing may abide in us permanently and not temporarily, as in. After he finished this conversation with them, the lord with his disciples went across the brook of cedron and entered into the garden of gethsemane. John 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the. 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 roman world as well as the hebrew one.
Several texts can be found on wikisource including the king james version and. It is sometimes suggested that this section, with the exception of verses 68 and 15, which talk about john the baptist, may have existed prior to its appearance in the gospel as a hymn used in the early church. Christ comforts his disciples, on the event of his removal from them, by the consideration of his going to prepare a place for them in heaven, 14. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in scotland.
Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Luthers book which originated in sermons, which casp. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. This chapter is a continuation of christs discourse with his disciples after supper. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words and comfortable words he here speaks to them. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Ellicott explains that the words are not identical in meaning.
John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new. Philip proposes a difficulty, and christ shows that he and the father are one. Therefore the world knoweth us not they know not what to make of us. What we shall be it is something ineffable, which will raise the children of god to be, in a manner, as god himself. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Commentaries for john chapter 14 jesus declares himself to be the way to the father. John chapter 6 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. Ye believe in god the almighty preserver and governor of the universe, who is able to support you under, and deliver you out of, all. Thomas questions him concerning the way to the father, and is answered, john 14.
According to morrison, barrie wrote that his mothers favorite bible chapter was john 14. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. John 14 nkjv the way, the truth, and the life bible gateway. For a complete discussion of this question see in my commentary on mark, pp. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Commentary on john volume 2 multilingual catholic ebooks. Book i of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1. The people of the world cannot accept him, because they dont see him or know him. What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life john the apostle saw the lord, the king of glory, with human eyes, studied him.
John 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. We are looking at john chapter 14, and we started last week looking at the upper room discourse and that discourse goes from john to john 17 and in looking at this particular chapter, we have to go back a little bit. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. It was his work to help jesus followers understand gods truth. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary, bible study. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. That we should be called that is, should be, the children of god. A contest between johns disciples and the jews about purifying, v.
The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. The fact that they do not speaks to the powers of vanity and fear see verses 42 and 43. John 14 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John 14 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary. View 1st john 1 in the note window this epistle is a discourse upon the principles of christianity, in doctrine and practice. John gave the same account to this committee that he had given to the people v. 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. Jesus speaks of both his relation to the father and his disciples relation to the father.
Sep 20, 2001 john chapter 14 is the greatest chapter of comfort in the bible, for god is moving uncompromisingly toward the day when he puts his own son upon the throne here on earth, and that will be the kingdom of heaven. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. Barrett suggests that its meaning should be sought in a study of its. Verse 1 now a certain man was sick, lazarus of bethany, of the village of mary and her sister martha. See how the gospel of christ came not to send peace upon earth, but division. The old commandment from the beginning is new, inasmuch as this same life, which expressed itself in his commandments, now moves in and animates ustrue in him and in us compare 1 john 2. Kostenbergers new commentary on the gospel of john draws on extensive research and engages the best of contemporary scholarship, yet provides a readable study that will be beneficial to students, pastors, and scholars. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. We will call him the comforter, and when you think about it, this is exactly what we need to hear, when he says, dont let. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. So if you like the material and want to help usand be yourself a sharerin saving souls, then please make a donation, pray for us and help us spread it in order to. Most people agree that john, jesus disciple, wrote the 4th gospel. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
This is a chapterbychapter study guide to the biblical gospel of john. David guzik commentary on john 14, where jesus gives the disciples the. Let not your hearts be troubled at the thoughts of my departure from you, and leaving you in a world where you are likely to meet with many temptations, trials, and troubles, and to become a helpless prey to the rage and power of your enemies. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. We now come to that portion of the evangelical history which we may with propriety call its holy of holies. Bible study notes and commentary on the new testament gospel of john.
John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The claims jesus made, and the works he performed to validate those claims, prove that he is the son of god and the savior of the world. John was one of them and we catch a glimpse of his breathless excitement in verse 1 of this chapter. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Book i, ii, v, vi, x gregory the theologian, on the theophany, or birthday of christ oration xxxviii gregory of nyssa, on the baptism of christ st cyril of alexandria, commentary on the gospel of john, on the incarnation of the onlybegotten. Study john 14 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Jesus had talked with the religious leaders for a long time see john chapter 5 and now he left them and walked north with his disciples. The former means, to know by observation, the latter to.
Christ comforts his disciples, on the event of his removal from them, by the consideration of his going to prepare a place for them in heaven, john 14. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. There may be some value however, in understanding chapter 14 and chapters 1516 as two versions of. Jesus responds to the anxiety of his disciples by saying, do not let your hearts be troubled. After these things jesus went away to the other side of the sea of galilee or tiberias. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Peters denial had followed upon the indication of judas as the traitor. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 14 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 14 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest.
Throughout the gospel of john, christ dispenses wisdom along with subtle admonishments such as go and sin no more, with regard to the woman at the well. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. Paul was going to jerusalem, he knew not the things that did abide. Some have thought that the prologue to the fourth gospel was composed separately by someone other than the evangelist. These first five verses provide the frame of reference and the main components for the story to followsort of a. The book of john lays the very foundation of the gospel. The commandments are those of the man christ, yet they are the commandments of god and the words of the father, according to the life that has been. Briefly stated, the sin unto death is that which results in the total apostasy of the sinner, leading to a state which is hopeless, not because of any limitation on god. Luke john acts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 all the books in the bible he uses a. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
Our evangelist, like a consecrated priest, alone opens up to us the view into this sanctuary. Commentary on the gospel of john, book i internet archive. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Jesus has spoken of going to his fathers house and has said the disciples know the way there 14. Now, the fourth assurance we can say we have is the assurance of the holy spirit, which john is going to develop more in chapter 16, but we have the assurance of the comforter.
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