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 chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. While paul wrote to specific congregations and individuals, peter, james, john, and jude wrote to broader audiences scattered across the roman empire. One of the largest homiletical commentary sets of its kind, this work gives a versebyverse exposition, a translation, and historical and geographical information, followed by the homiletics section, homilies by numerous authors, and a homiletical index to the bible. Verses 14 the apostle omits his name and character as also the author to the hebrews does either out of humility, or as being willing that the christian reader should be swayed by the light and weight of the things written rather than by the name that might recommend them. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. The great god should be represented to this dark world, as pure and perfect light. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He served as the pastor of moody church in chicago from 1971 to 1978.
Robert candlishs exposition of 1 john, in the geneva series of commentaries, was the ripe fruit of years of careful and loving study of the great themes in johannine teaching. To wish joy to the reader was the ancient customary address. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. The key to understanding the first major section of 1 john, 1. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. Books of the bible click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. With all johns reasons to write, scholars have a hard time forming an outline from johns letter. For all that is in the world, is the concupiscence of the flesh, and the concupiscence of the eyes, and the pride of life, which is not of the father.
Top 5 commentaries on the epistles of john ligonier ministries. The word, as applied to jesus christ, is found only four times in the new testament, twice in this prologue john 1. The usual reasons given for seeing the prologue as a separate composition involve the unique vocabulary it employs. First john is the fourth of the general epistles or catholic letters, the writings of apostles to the church at large. But john did this consciously, knowing that the person he touched was the incarnation of the great mystery of gods revelation to mankind. Richard ibranyi rjmi and marys little remnant exposed 8. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary. Book 1 1674 version of mans first disobedience, and the fruit. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary, bible study. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our. John 1 free bible commentaries and bible study tools.
Commentaries on the gospel according to john are numerous, and some of them are written with great learning and ability. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Commentary on the gospel of john, book i internet archive. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. A free bible version and commentary johns first letter in easyenglish. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that. The word is the savior, the voice in the wilderness is that symbolized by john, and the echo is the whole prophetic order. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Verses 14 the apostle omits his name and character as also the author to the hebrews does. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, sing heavnly muse, that on. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the epistles of john, and the following are five of the best. Luke included the account of john the baptists birth in his gospel luke 1. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.
Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Johns occupation with jesus christ was intentional, conscious, sober and yet overwhelming. Since john calls then antichrists because they deny that jesus came in the flesh, they are frequently associated with docetism, an early attempt by jewish christians to understand jesus as fully divine, only appearing to be human. A prophet is a person who speaks gods messages to people. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. For more great commentaries on 1 john, be sure to check. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John the baptist told them that the messiah was coming.
John the baptist was the last ot prophet in the sense of his message and perspective. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. Spurgeons writings on the bible fill dozens of volumes. Benefit from the incredible wisdom of charles spurgeon, passage by passage. This would make them among the last new testament books to be written. The knowledge thereof gives us communion with god and christ, and joy. If any man love the world, the charity of the father is not in him. Ben witherington has written a number of what he calls socio rhetorical commentaries on many of the new testament books.
John stott, the letters of john, the tyndale new testament commentaries, william b. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. Wiersbe 19292019 was an internationally known bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 john. As this is the nature of god, his doctrines and precepts must be such. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Wiersbe wrote over 170 booksincluding the popular be series, which has sold over four million copies.
John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. It has no traditional introduction from whom, to whom. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. Aug 09, 2012 a second issue which commentaries must deal with in an introduction is the identity of the opponent in 1 john. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. The reality of god was not a matter of faith with john. The 1, 2, and 3 john commentary considers the clear, simple, and unambiguous words of the beloved apostles three brief letters. Introduction to 1 john free bible commentaries and bible. An introduction with commentary and notes on the greek text. Rarely has a separate and extended interpretation been given to any of the other three gospels, which are, indeed, so closely interwoven with each other, that it is.
Suggestion before you study 1 john take one hour and listen to this excellent overview of the entire book you will not be disappointed. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. The three epistles of john were likely written from ephesus between a. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. He repeated the same testimony which he had given to christ the day before, though he could have delivered some other great truth concerning him. Yarbrough john baker exegetical commentary on the. A second issue which commentaries must deal with in an introduction is the identity of the opponent in 1 john. Some have thought that the prologue to the fourth gospel was composed separately by someone other than the evangelist. In other words, the world doesnt appreciate christians and their loyalty to jesus and to holiness because it didnt understand jesus and his loyalty to the father. In fact, the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. There isnt any appreciation for those things among the unsaved of the world because theyre spiritually.
Evidence given concerning christs person and excellency v. Brought death into the world, and all our woe, with loss of eden, till one greater man. John had seen christ before, but now looked upon him, 1 jn. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. The book of 1 john is not a personal letter nor a letter written to one church as much as it is an impassioned office memo from headquarters corporate letter 1. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. You can find the best commentary on johannine epistles for you using the tools on the right side. This volume collects his thoughts on 1 john in a commentary format, with illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. Instead of a formal, john adopts a virtual address compare 1 john 1. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. The world doesnt know christians because the world didnt know jesus.
His humor is witty, his research is extensive, his historical context is deep, and his commentary is solidly based on the word of god. The repetition of these glorious titles is not a mere idle repetition, or designed to give a rhetorical fulness to the peroration of the book. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. Best commentaries and books on 1 john logos bible software. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary, bible study love not the world, nor the things which are in the world. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. In the beginningof all time and created existence, for this word gave it being john 1. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. A list of the best commentaries on johannine epistles. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The whole truth about baptism of desire, baptism of blood and the council of trent 10. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. First john stresses doctrinal certainty, moral clarity, and the preeminence of biblical love. His aim was not so much to produce a detailed technical commentary after the fashion of much exegesis in the new german tradition, but to set on display the heights and depths of the theology of john.