Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. 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. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries.
Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. 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. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. 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. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Dec 11, 2016 watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god.
Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. 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. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Study guide for 1 john by chuck smith blue letter bible. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that reflects the love of jesus. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. The following statements we find in first john only.
One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. First john is the book which i used when i began my ministry in a new church. 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. It has no salutation at its beginning nor greeting at its conclusion. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john.
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. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. 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. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. The strength and life of the spirit in us conforms us to the image of christ. John wrote his letter of 1 john to primarily young and new christians, as their pastor and spiritual father who continually referred to them and us as little children. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. 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. A free bible version and commentary johns first letter in easyenglish.
John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. 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. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. The bible book of 1 john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and 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. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. 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. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. Then he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1.
Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. An introduction to the book of 1 john an argument for the book of 1 john. 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. I didnt at the first church i served because i was a seminary student and didnt know enough to begin in the right place. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john.
The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson.
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