A wellknown bible expositor and conference speaker, he has written more than six dozen books, including the macarthur new testament commentary series and the macarthur study bible. The gospel of john is written in very simple koine greek, yet it expresses some of the profoundest truths found in the new testament. The gospel of jesus christ, according to the apostle. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible.
The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. Few books of the bible command as much respect and generate so much adoration as does the gospel of john. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. A papyrus fragment of john 18, dated about 140 ce, now at manchester in the rylands library, is the oldest ms of the nt in existence. All of this is contained in the understanding of john as the sacramental gospel. Jun 21, 2014 the dialogue of the movie is word for word, solely based on the good news bible also known as todays english version. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, the macarthur bible studies are an invaluable. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus.
This study can be used for personal reflection or for use in a smallgroup setting. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. The gospel of john john s gospel 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. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. And all the details in john are designed ultimately to come together.
Please feel free copy, and distribute as meets the purpose of helping yourself and others get to understand the purpose, person, and authority of jesus life and teaching according to the gospel of john. Passages can be assigned the week prior from the website. 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 has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. John macarthur takes readers through the book of john, exploring how every miracle, teaching, and action of jesus proved he was the word, the messiah, and the son of god. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. After one has mastered john, then matthew should be next. Invoking the in the beginning language of genesis 1. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. 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. The apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Of the four books in the bible dedicated to chronicling jesus life and death, john s account is unique in content, form and purpose. 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. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. The gospel of john is an account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesusteaching us about his life and mission and about our salvation. Jesus says we have to work out our own salvation and each one of the gospels helps to do this. An introduction to the gospel of john by raymond e. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. First of all, the author had to have been an eyewitness of the ministry of jesus. The gospel of light and life, the book takes readers on a tour of the book of john, exploring its major themes in a compelling style for youth. Many people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel. The story of the storytellers the gospel of john from. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god.
We are a community of forgiven sinners eagerly seeking to become more like our holy god. John, macarthur bible studies christian book distributors. It varies from the other three gospels of matthew, mark and luke also known as the synoptic gospels, by focusing more on spiritual. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. The emphasis on the deity of christ is a striking quality of john. Each link here takes you to the beginning of that chapter in john s gospel. A free line by line audio study through the book of john s gospel. Its best to first complete the gospel of john bible study lesson by yourself, but this format works great with families, couples, youth groups and sunday school classes. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book.
The gospel of john embedded in the socalled spiritual gospel is an architectural hostility toward judaism. In the four gospels, or rather in the four books of the one gospel, the apostle st. In these studies we discover the clues john gives that we might see even more clearly the reality of who jesus is, the new creation he inaugurates and the difference that all makes. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. John not undeservedly with reference to his spiritual understanding compared to. Free online learning about the book of john from the gospel coalition. Our focus is on the sovereign grace of god as taught in the bible leading us to fellowship with god and with his church. Nothing in john s gospel is there by accident either. Dec 19, 2006 the gospel of john is where all newly born again christians should start. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. Jan 18, 2019 john refers to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Macarthur pastors grace community church in sun valley, california, and serves as president of the masters college and seminary.
However this article does not permit an exhaustive study of its language. 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. 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. When one begins to read the gospel of john, after he has read matthew, mark, and luke, he quickly realizes that this gospel is, in several ways, different from the other three. The gospel of john line by line christian bible study 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. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. However, below the surface of john s writing are layers of rich and profound theology. Bible class book and study guide for the gospel of john. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Written by popular youth writer josh tinley to go with adam hamiltons uplifting study, john. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Word studies in the gospel of john preaching source.
John did not include the nativity story in his gospel. We are pleased to announce a new bible study guide for the gospel of john. 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. Bible study questions on the gospel of john introduction. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The gospel of john is one of four gospels in the holy bible and is the fourth book in chronological order presented in the new testament. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of. The first five chapters of this study are also available in video format.
He writes with simplicity in the original greek, which makes this gospel a good book for new believers. Jesus christ is the one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Grace bible fellowship church is exactly what our name states. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate th.
John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ. The two are totally opposite each other, but each gospel has a purpose. Allowing time for the book to travel in the ancient world, the gospel must have been written by 120 ce. The gospel of john is a unique perspective of the life of jesus christ. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. It is hoped that even a brief glimpse of some words and phrases used in johns gospel will illuminate its great truths. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. You will find all these desires fulfilled in the person of jesus christ as he is revealed in this gospel. 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.