Explain the book of john chapter 4 commentary

In this chapter the apostle exhorts to try spirits, gives a note to try by. John 4, new international version niv the bible app. Therefore, jews were forbidden to drink from any vessel they had handled. In the gospel of john the signs are given to lead the reader to faith john 20. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The verse byverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The purpose of verses 56 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old testament prophesy that jesus was the promised messiah. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. Study guide for john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. In addition, for jesus to share a drinking vessel with the samaritan woman was considered unclean and very dramatic. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. In prior verses, jesus began to draw an analogy between the spiritual food of serving god and the physical food which refreshes the body.

Scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. If thou knewest the gift of god, that is, as the next words explain it, who it is that. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. It is my intention to show you that what youve been told is. This introduction serves to explain the objective that will be accomplished within the seal period. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. We must either explain the saying in this way or assume that somehow it has crept into the wrong place. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.

That objective will be completed when all of the seal events have taken place, and those seal events will be described in the next chapter. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. Choose a chapter and verse from mark to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his household.

Jesus predicts peters denial and speaks of his own departure. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. When he was arrested, john was in ephesus, ministering to the church there and in the surrounding cities. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. But the water that i shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in. John mark was also a nephew or cousin of barnabas, who at times was a companion of the apostle paul colossians 4. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 4 and more. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. John 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his.

Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome. I have often read this chapter in your hearing, and you have often read it. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. The grace of god is a living thing, a springing and abiding thing, an everlasting thing, and he that hath it in his heart hath that which hath saved him for ever. At the time of the birth of christ there had not been an old testament prophet for four hundred. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john.

Christ as the master, baptizing with the holy ghost, administered the outward symbol only through his disciples. Jesus baptized not john being a servant baptized with his own hand. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. This is the main reason why we assume that the public service of the lord jesus must have lasted for about three years compare john 2. Seeking to strengthen those congregations, he could no longer minister to them in person and, following the divine command 1. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Mark chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four. He refers to his readers as little children, using the same greek phrasing he did in 1 john 2. Then what did jesus mean in john chapter 6 a catholic gentleman recently asked this question after reading this and his inquiry really touched me. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. John 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. In johns fourth chapter we meet the samaritan woman at the well and read about. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos. John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english.

Commentaries for 1 john chapter 4 walking in the light. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. By most reckonings, this was after john baptized jesus and after the 40 days of temptation in the wilderness. Here was the holiest of men, listening with understanding to a sorry story. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Paul and barnabas took john mark with them as a servant during their first.

In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john.

John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Then cometh he to a city of samaria, which is called sychar, near to the parcel of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph. Jan 12, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john. A body which does not consume the right kinds of food will be weak, ineffective, and sickly. Heres what is happening tremendous hostility as a consequence of jesus growing reputation. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. After speaking about false teachers in verses 1 through 3, john offers reassurance.

First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. When the discourse on the healing of the blind man is ignored in the interpretation of john 9, the events in chapter 9 are not allowed their. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John, in presenting jesus as the savior in this chapter, gives further evidence that jesus was god.

Catholic friend, it is not my intention to do you any evil or to cause you suffering when i explain the catholic religion on this site. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. The lamb of god who takes away the sin of the world. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.

Verse 3 ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land, not only the place of his birth, but the scene of his preaching and miracles. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 1 john 4. The next day john saw jesus coming toward him, and said, behold. The purpose of verses 56 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old testament prophesy. Gospel of mark bible study notes by email from john karmelich. Commentaries have neatly divided the chapter into an isolated drama of seven scenes narrating the aftermath of jesus healing of the man born blind, who never asked to be healed in.

Read 1 john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel.