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. Questions to help you decide if you believe the gospel in john chapter fourteen. Verses 6 14 john the baptist came to bear witness concerning jesus. Chapter 14 begins with jesus and his twelve still in the upper room celebrating the passover. Also in the early parts of this chapter, we get a promise. 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. Esv audio bible, gospel of john, chapter 14 youtube. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Gospel of matthew gospel of mark gospel of luke gospel of john bible. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. The prologue or hymn to the word verses 118 the testimony of john the.
New testament gospel of john chapter summaries hubpages. In chapter 15, however, he gives an otherworldly kind of peptalk that is bereft of any of his usual requestsrebukes. John 10, new international version niv the bible app. That categorically tells you that one way is right and every other way is wrong. Sloyan warns, to preach on john 14 17 is easier said than done. Verses 614 john the baptist came to bear witness concerning jesus.
After the disciples have heard about how one of them is to betray jesus. This comprehensive promise is emphatically repeated in john 14. Other references to john the baptist in this gospel emphasize the differences between them and johns subordinate role. Gospel of john chapter themes 1521 flashcards quizlet.
But, there are four levels of knowing in this gospel. In chapters 14 17, jesus explains events that are to comejesus death, resurrection and ascension. Christ answers, and shows that the manifestation is to be made to those who love god, and to them the holy spirit is to be an infallible teacher, john 14. The author of this gospel tends to follow a pattern. He says that all things were created through jesus. I know my sheep and my sheep know me 15 just as the father knows me and i know the fatherand i lay down my life for the sheep. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Gospel of john chapter 14 free online bible study lessons.
Philip proposes a difficulty, and christ shows that he and the father are one. John continues on to tell us of john the baptist, and how he came to show us the way to jesus. The gospel of john chapter fourteen 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 14 introduction. John 14 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. 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. Nasb this verse fits with the often stark contrast of dark and light in the gospel of john, especially as depicted of the jews who are constantly in the dark. By his spirit and grace he enlightens all that are. If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. In the first versus of john, jesus is referred to as the word, john says that jesus was with god and that jesus was god. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
The gospel of john chapter 14 is the first of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. This connection seems designed to teach that the proper temple for the indwelling spirit. Jesus is god, having existed in heavens glory and goodness before he ever came to the earth. It is easy to forget that the chapter and verse divisions of the bible were not there until hundreds of years after the bible was written. Chapter 14 gives to us the sons personal relationship with the father, and our place in him who is in it, known by the holy ghost given. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. 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. Commentaries for john chapter 14 jesus declares himself to be the way to the father.
Through jesus, we receive the gift of eternal life. By jesus christ, as the way, our prayers go to the father, john 14. He lived in galilee and was a brother of james the younger and least known of the apostles. John was sent just as jesus was sent in divine mission. 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 giving of the holy spirit in the old testament. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 1 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic bishops. Actually, that was not something that he did, but it is a good thing to desire to know the father. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Jesus foretells his return 1 dont let your heart be troubled. May 22, 2011 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 176. Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life created date. Jesus contents himself by pointing out to judas the fact that loving obedience is the means bywhich the blessed. Jesus explains how to proceed, now that he is leaving date gospel written.
Jesus has spoken of going to his fathers house and has said the disciples know the way there 14. If i had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. Jesus answers the questions of thomas, phillip, and judas. He was the brother of james, and the author of the epistle of jude. Jesus announces to his disciples, i am the way, the truth, and the life. This is consistent with the words of christ in john 6. We divide chapter 14 from chapter, but in the original john moved directly from. John chapter 14 barnes notes on the new testament on. Fifth sunday after easter 18 may 2014 holy name parish wahroonga fr. These things i have spoken to you while being present with you. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. John 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In the new testament, chapters 1417 of the gospel of john are known as the farewell discourse given by jesus to eleven of his disciples immediately after the.
Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. John is identifying that friday before the sabbath which fell within the week long celebration of the holy feasts. As jesus departs, he gives the gift of the holy spirit and his peace. Jesus openly stated both his equality with the father john 14. It continues jesus discussions with his disciples in. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my father. Jesus said he was the source of true faith and being able to accomplish gods will. Thaddaeus asked the lord to explain how that he would manifest himself to them, but not to the world. Thomas questions him concerning the way to the father, and is answered, 57. He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against discouragements, john 14.
The scriptures have always taught there is just one way to the pearly gate, the crown of life and the souls who wait, tis the old cross roads on the way. Gospel of john chapter 15 free online bible study lessons. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 15 day one. David guzik commentary on john 14, where jesus gives the disciples the. Hunt gospel of john gordon college spring 2014 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. He would empower them to serve the lord as he indwelled them. Something happensfollowed by discussionfollowed by jesus explanation. The gospel of john going to prepare a place text 14. John 1417 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This chapter is a continuation of christs discourse with his disciples after supper. The gospel of john mentions that the day jesus was taken to be judged by the roman governor pilate was the day of preparation in john 19. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.
The promise of the holy spirit 15 if you love me, keep my commandments. In chapter 15 we have his place and standing on earth, the true vine, and then his state of glory as exalted and sending the comforter to reveal that. Jesus was born as a man, having added humanity to deity. 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. Monastery of christ in the desert homily for 5th sunday of easter 2014 cycle a 2011 2008 2005. The first chapter of the gospel of john has 51 verses and may be divided in three parts. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. The word know, by the way, is used 141 times in johns gospel. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 14 bible truth. Chapter 14 begins with jesus and his twelve still in the upper room celebrating the. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.