Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. He is the one who was there in the beginning before everything else. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. 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. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. Jun 25, 2019 god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1. He may have been a first cousin of jesus his mother may have been salome. The jehovahs witness people evidence an abysmal ingorance of the basic tenets of greek grammar in their mistranslation of john 1.
Similarities in style, vocabulary, and themes in both this epistle and the gospel of john certainly offer internal evidence for this conclusion. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. 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. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. This study is designed with four sections which are to be done simultaneously. David guzik study guide for john 1 a new version of this page can be found here the word and the witness. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that. There is also external evidence that john is the author. 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. Fellowship with god is maintained as we walk in the light and confess our sins that we might enjoy continual. An introduction to the book of 1 john an argument for the book of 1 john. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society.
Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was. Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. 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. But we know that when christ appears, we shall be like. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John encourages believers that jesus was jehovah god who had come in the flesh, that god is light and he encourages christians to walk in the light by keeping his commandments, and the main commandment was to love god and love one another. Previous index next the first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, it must always be done in a spirit of love. 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. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist.
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. Believers are challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving god more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. Introduction to 1 john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. 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. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. It is assumed in this study that the author is john, the beloved disciple of jesus jhn. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. John 1 12 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. Studies in john will take you systematically through the book of john, and bring you to a crucial point of decision regarding historys most influential figure. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2.
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. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. Later in his gospel john will make powerful reference to this eternality of christ. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. Kaufman the deliberate distortion of truth by this sect is seen in their new testament translations. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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. John says, and many other signs truly did jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 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. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. In this epistle the apostle john addressed the dangerous spread of apostate influences in the church.
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. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. 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 first john overview insight for living ministries.
Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. Nov 19, 2015 the last books in the bible to be written were 1st john ad 8595, 2nd john ad 8595, and 3rd john ad 8595 as well as the book of revelation, which was apparently written near the turn of. The gospel of john is about relationship and union with christ. It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. 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. The epistle of 1 john is about fellowship and communion with christ and communion with christ and fellow believers.