A study of the gospel of john

Select from the list below to continue your course. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. It offers you a great opportunity for personal growth. Jesus says sent me in reference to god the father 33 times in the gospel of john, in the nasb. Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark. When jesus appears on the scene, he starts to gather a nice little entourage of disciples. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Jan 18, 2012 the larger format enhances both individual and group study. Of the 12 disciples, john, james, and peter formed the inner circle, chosen by jesus to become his closest companions. Apr 12, 2019 esv gospel transformation study bible. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him.

A six lesson audio bible study coursemany people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel. Now were pretty sure that there were actually multiple writers. This gospel of john bible study presents a profound perspective of jesus christ and your relationship to him. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Jan 19, 2020 ever wondered why the gospel of john is different from the other gospels. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate th. 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. It also wasnt written by a guy named john, although the people who put it in the bible thought jesuss disciple john had written it. Join frances hogan, a missionary and teacher from ireland, in this spirit led and incredible bible study, as she analyses. Based on the revised standard version catholic edition, this fifth volume in this bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the gospel of john, using the biblical text itself and the churchs own guidelines for understanding the bible. 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.

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. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that. In presenting this, john s gospel also makes it clear that jesus is god. The first part of each lesson delves into the meaning of the biblical text, using firstcentury historical background to bring out the. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. Here we find the ultimate answer to the question where does life come. More than any other gospel, john reveals the person of jesus christ.

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. Tony evans encourages us to turn to christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciples bookthat. While the spiritual, eternal dimension of life is not absent from this verse, john is here writing primarily of physical life. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john. John, the son of zebedee, is the author of this gospel. 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. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Jesus christ is the one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. Of the four books in the bible dedicated to chronicling jesus life and death, john s account is unique in content, form and purpose. A study of the gospel of john a study of the book of john. This guide will make limited references to other biblical books only when the gospel of john itself alludes to them.

Identity of jesus look, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1011. A special offer to know god better a study in the gospel of john. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing. 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.

It is written in monosyllabic and disyllabic words. The israelite priests wondered if john was the fulfillment of old testament prophecies. Tony evans encourages us to turn to christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciples bookthat we would believe in jesus and find life in his name. The purpose of johns gospel jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. It looks like you havent registered for the gospel of john course yet. The gospel of john, a favorite book of the bible, gives us the story behind the stories of the gospels. The gospel of john dallas theological seminary free. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. 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.

One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. This series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with johns high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with johns presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by jesus christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in. 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. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. The gospel of john, volume one new daily study bible by william barclay and allister mcgrath oct, 2017. He travels with them around judea bringing gods truth and racking up an impressive list of miracles. He tells us jesus wept over the sorrow of martha and mary. One of the overriding themes throughout the new testament is that jesus is the messiah. The gospel is the lifechanging power of god that brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. It is generally assumed that the gospel of john is easy to understand.

The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to john. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his disciples. And the simplicity of the language has deceived a great many folk. After they had further proclaimed the word of the lord and testified about jesus, peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in. Sessions are taught by professors with specialized areas of knowledge.

If the links below are not active, that means that you are not registered for the gospel of john. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible study where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. 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. 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. Few books of the bible command as much respect and generate so much adoration as does 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. He records jesus deep teachings about the indwelling holy spirit. 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. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. This study guide is a useful tool for individuals or for small groups and can be used in conjunction with the start. 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. You may choose to use this study guide for your personal devotion time or as part of your study and discussion for your community group experience, or both. Your group will read through the entire gospel of john, not just selected chapters or verses.

This series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with johns high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with johns 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. Often you hear the cliche, the gospel of john is the simple gospel. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Two of the sessions session 2 and session 14 are overviews. 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. The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of god and that jesus of nazareth is that christ who descended. Mar 10, 2020 explore johns gospel in a new and profound way with frances hogan, scripture scholar and missionary teacher from ireland. He travels with them around judea bringing gods truth and racking up. The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. The book of john was written by an ordinary fisherman, used by god in an extraordinary way. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. The gospel of john isnt your average matthew, mark, or luke. The gospel of john also develops a christology that is unique from the other gospels.

He and his brother james are called the sons of thunder, most likely for their lively, zealous personalities. Though it is one of easiest books to read, john is also one of the most profound books to understand. Throughout his gospel john presents jesus christ as the one in whom spiritual, eternal life is to be found. This is the glorious news of what god in christ has accomplished for his people. This study guide is designed to be a complementary learning tool that will correspond to the sermon series god on mission. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Study questions based on the gospel of john english. That ye might believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god. Recounting jesus early ministry in vivid detail, john shows us jesus as lord and a beloved friendinviting us to see and believe in him. What everyone should know about the fourth gospel 061120 12.

This is a free bible study in the gospel of john, sent to you by email. In presenting this, johns gospel also makes it clear that jesus is god. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Bible gospel of john or as a standalone study guide. Jan 18, 2019 the gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. 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. It will come directly from me, marilyn adamson, director of this site.