The apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. Study the corresponding chapters in the enclosed gospel of john and fill in the blanks with the correct word or words. The gospel of john, part of the christian canon recognised as being divinely inspired by the church, was actually faked, new research claims. The other gospels all describe jesus heritage from an earthly perspective, john, in contrast, doesnt start with his ministry, his parents, or john the baptist. Finding identity and purpose dvd bible study covers twelve passages from the book of john that give a fuller understanding of the reason christ gave his life on the cross. He tells us jesus wept over the sorrow of martha and mary.
Overview of the study breakdown of studies chapter 1. Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john. Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from johns gospel, reflection questions, and explanations of the key lessons every christian should know about passages from johns gospel. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. He shows us that jesus, though fully god, came in the flesh to distinctly and accurately reveal god, and that christ is the source of eternal life to all who believe in him.
Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. Jesus says we have to work out our own salvation and each one of the gospels helps to do this. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing. Bible gospel of john or as a standalone study guide. In the four gospels, or rather in the four books of the one gospel, the apostle st. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible.
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. John the apostle, the beloved disciple of jesus, there has been considerable discussion of the actual. There are four gospels, or accounts of the life of jesus christ, included in the new testament those according to matthew, mark, luke and john. 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. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. 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. As an eyewitness to the love and power displayed in the miracles of jesus, john gives us an upclose and personal look at christs identity. 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. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The gospel of john is where all newly born again christians should start.
John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god, followed by a conclusion setting out the purpose of the gospel, that. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. When jesus appears on the scene, he starts to gather a nice little entourage of disciples. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. The gospel of john core group study guide by the chi alpha staff at uva a nineweek study on the gospel according to john. More than any other gospel, john reveals the person of jesus christ. John not undeservedly with reference to his spiritual understanding compared to.
He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his. The israelite priests wondered if john was the fulfillment of old testament prophecies. Explore johns gospel in a new and profound way with frances hogan, scripture scholar and missionary teacher from ireland. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. Study questions based on the gospel of john english. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible. A six lesson audio bible study coursemany people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel.
He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his disciples. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. This study explores key themes in the gospel of john. John presents jesus christ as gods final selfrevelation, gods final word. In this study, we will focus on the character and nature of jesus. This new 12week study delves into how and why no one understood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully understand him. He records jesus deep teachings about the indwelling holy spirit. From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
The first part of each lesson delves into the meaning of the biblical text, using firstcentury historical background to bring out the. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Bonus points for starring desmond from lost as jesus. Gospel according to john, fourth of the four new testament narratives recounting the life and death of jesus christ. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. Tony evans encourages us to turn to christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciples bookthat. After one has mastered john, then matthew should be next. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament.
One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. Join frances hogan, a missionary and teacher from ireland, in this spirit led. Identity of jesus look, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world. In presenting this, johns gospel also makes it clear that jesus is god. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. This study guide is a useful tool for individuals or for small groups and can be used in conjunction with the start. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. Each section has questions for thought and places for you to jot down personal insights and notes as you grow in your relationship with god. The gospel of john the 2003 movie is a wordforword recreation of johns gospel for all those times when words on a page just wont cut it. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure.
Ever wondered why the gospel of john is different from the other gospels. The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of. The oldest surviving fragment of the new testament is a portion of john 18, found in egypt and dating well before 150 a. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. Sessions are taught by professors with specialized areas of knowledge. In the biblical references throughout this booklet, the number preceding the colon denotes the chapter, while the number after the colon denotes the verse for example. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The gospel of john also develops a christology that is unique from the other gospels. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. The gospel of john has even helped scholarly skeptics to believe. The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god.