Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. A fallencondition focus verses 5 and 1011 look closely at verse 5. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. An introduction to the book of 1 john an argument for the book of 1 john. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. This is the book to read for anyone who wants to know if they are a christian. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus.
John ogwyn bible study series lesson 94 through 99 questions mr. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. 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. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. It should help you look at the first few chapters and its author to think about what god is trying to communicate with this book of the bible. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years.
Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. John ogwyns seven bible study series on hebrews 6 doctrines were presented from january 26, 1993 may 18, 1993. John ogwyn bible study series living church of god. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. 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. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times.
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. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. Since the author of 1 john seems to build on concepts and themes found in the fourth gospel 1jn 2. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The fruit of fellowship with christ i write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life. In the first 18 verses, we find that these verses constitute the prologue which introduces many of the major themes that john will treat, especially the main theme that jesus is the christ, the son. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure christians of their faith and love in jesus christ. John proclaimed that jesus was the light of the world. In observance of memorial day, orders placed friday through monday will begin shipping on tuesday, may 26. 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. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. The book of 1 st john is a general epistle apostolic letter. This book in thewesley bible studies series provides a thoughtful and powerful survey of key scriptures in the books of 1,2,3 john.
This study is designed with four sections which are to be done simultaneously. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The small group study is intended for small group bible studies. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1.
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. 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. He calls himself the elder see 2 john 1, which seems to have. John 1 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. As to a date, it is commonly believed to have been written close to the end of the 1st century, somewhere between 9094 a. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. Many churches encourage these types of midweek studies, but each shares the same goalthat the people of god gather together in community to study the word, encourage one another, pray, and get equipped for the mission of making the gospel of jesus known to one another, their families, and their communities. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. 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. On the next day, who did john again identify jesus to be 1.
There are four cycles of doctrine and behavior tests. The lessons were originally transcribed by angie schexnayder and monica cormier and were transcribed, edited, proofread and formatted by betty myers and clara mayeaux. Jun 25, 2019 the early christian church was afflicted with doubts, persecution, and false teaching, and the apostle john addressed all three in his encouraging book of 1 john. 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. It combines accessible commentary from contemporary teachers, with relevantly highlighted direct quotes from the complete writings and life experiences of john wesley, along with the poetry and hymns of his brother charles. 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. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. The apostle john, who wrote the gospel of john and revelation, is without doubt the author. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. What did johns disciples request and what happened as a result 1. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. This series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with john s high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with john s presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by jesus christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in spiritual life and salvation.
These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. Our collection of bible studies for women include small group dvd studies, individual studies, favorite authors, christian book studies, studies for mothers, and bible study downloads. 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. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in 1 john together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of 1 john from the bible.
Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. John the apostle says that jesus is the light of the world, but. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. The same vein of divine love and charity towards our neighbour, which runs throughout the gospel written by the disciple and evangelist, st. The one message that i see clearly throughout the book of john which all the scriptures focus upon is the word was made flesh see john 1. 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. The apostle john says that the purpose of 1 john was written so that those. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the word of god with guidance from john macarthur.