The prologue to the gospel of john is one of the most rich and beautiful passages in all of scripture. Here are a few things i think are critically important when it comes to sharing the gospel. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. Study 4 in this series of studies in johns gospel looks at nicodemus visit to jesus. We know that the 4th gospel contains johns memories and ideas about jesus. Now after that john was put in prison, jesus came into galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of god, 1 corinthians 9. 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. Reading the gospel book of mark is a great place to take your next steps in following jesus. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit.
Their truth isone of the great glories of revelation, and corrects the. John macarthur explains, the gospel reveals gods glory, that is, the perfections of his person or attributes, including his holiness hatred of sin and justice demand of punishment for violations of his law and grace forgiveness of sin the macarthur. 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. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. What each of these evangelism tools help to do is keep the message of the gospel simple. But it is also one of the most challenging, so can be offputting. 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. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. Many people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel.
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. A study of biblical eschatology 2 the apostle john wrote that this is exactly what we are supposed to do. The gospel pure and simple romans is undoubtedly one of the key books in the bible. The gospel of john study guide part 1 booklet reformed. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose.
This study guide is designed to be a complementary learning tool that will correspond to the sermon series god on mission. In february, 1965, while a pastor in newton, massachusetts, rev dr. Heres a summary of the gospel to help you understand it and enjoy it and share it. Today we speak casually of the four gospels, but the early church spoke of the one gospel the hopefilled proclamation of the coming of jesus christ, who died for our sins and rose again that we might stand in gods presence. May 21, 2016 please subscribe to our new faith channel.
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. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Free sermons for pastors and church leaders bible study tools. 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. The gospel pure and simple cd set reformed resources. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. Gospel of john bible study 21 weeks free online bible study. Perhaps john wrote the words of his gospel himself. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed. For those who want to understand reformed theology, they can begin by striving to understand john 3. The gospel of john, says james boice, is a powerful source of instruction and comfort to millions of gods people down through the ages of church history. Study john 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This video series on one of the bibles most popular books combines careful scholarship and clear communication. Search for passages of the bible that relate to the point of your sermon to help back it up with a biblical point of view. These words contain one of the most simple, yet most profound, truths which ever fell upon mortal ear. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus. Reagan present with the lord may, 2007 are you a christian. This study provides a format to learn biblical truths we can apply in our daily lives. The gospel of john, says james boice, is a powerful source of instruction and comfort to many millions of gods people through the ages of church history. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a. Im leaning toward macarthur, since hes a 1689er like me, and his is available in the nasb, which is my favorite translation. Oct 05, 2010 ligonier dr sproul has many teaching series, though most are topical rather than going through one book of the bible.
Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. What makes a reformed understanding of the gospel is the desire and the passion that god the father, god the holy spirit, and god the son receive the fullest measure of the glory they should receive in saving me. Johns gospel free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. 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. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible.
If it is the true gospel, it can direct men and women into the everlasting kingdom. This video series on one of the bible s most popular books combines careful scholarship and clear communication. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. Gospel of john bible study week 1 gospel of john john. Lots of people follow jesus when its easy to do so, but. Christ in the gospel offers us freedom, he has power to do this, and those whom christ makes free are really. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bible s answers to your questions.
If the message is simple, it will be understandable. The fourth canonical gospel of john differs significantly from the synoptics in terms of christology, which is the field of study within. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. How would you share a reformed understanding of the gospel with a nominal or modern american evangelical christian. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. For more great commentaries on john, be sure to check. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. You will find all these desires fulfilled in the person of jesus christ as he is revealed in this gospel.
Ligonier dr sproul has many teaching series, though most are topical rather than going through one book of the bible. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god. Learn more about reformed youth ministries online bible studies, including our 12week bible study on prayer which teaches youth how to pray, when to pray, and why to pray as well as our free bible study on how to read and understand the bible. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of god. Downloadable daily bible study questions of the gospel of john are provided for every chapter. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. If you desire a simple place turned into a holy place every lords day, then this bible study is for you. This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. It has also been translated into mandarin chinese traditional. Those were the questions that prompted me to write the gospel according to jesus i wanted to study the message jesus preached to unbelievers. Machens doctrine of the spirituality of the church will ever remain a focus in my heart and mind. Most bible scholars and church historians are comfortable with john as the author of this book. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. By this simple introductory phrase john throws us right into the debate which.
A reasonable date for the gospels composition would be 95 ce either in ephesus or in gaulinitis, part of the former kingdom of herod agrippa ii, a largely jewish area where greek was spoken. Apart from this basic method of proceeding, it is very easy to detect. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Resources from ligonier ministries the what is reformed theology. The gospel of jesus christ reformed theology and apologetics. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. That john the apostle was the author is still held by a few scholars but rejected by the majority. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. These are not meant to be indepth theological bible studies but instead they are meant to convey the truths of the gospel in a clear and simple way in order to lead the unbeliever to salvation. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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. I have my eyes on the macarthur study bible john macarthur and the reformation study bible r. The gospel according to john has a number of points of contact with the three synoptic gospels but differs considerably from them in content and therefore not all gospel synopses display the book of john. Waite felt led of the lord to begin the bible for today which, at that time, consisted of a radio broadcast heard several times each week over wrib, providence, rhode island, and, for a while also, on. 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. Brief expository studies stressing the experiential aspects of this gospel. The glory of the blessed god is the ultimate end of the good news. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. What are some things you hope to get out of this bible study. Or perhaps someone else recorded the stories that he told. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. When one begins to read the gospel of john, after he has read. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
Publication date most recent first publication date oldest first title price high to low price low to high products per page. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Tholuck, augustus commentary on the gospel of john 1859 460 pp. A king james verse by verse bible study excatholics. This is a simple bible study through the gospel of john. Do you know for sure that you have trusted in jesus christ as your saviour and that your death would take you immediately into the presence of god. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god.
Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, everyone who is called by my name, whom i created for my glory isaiah 43. This part 1 study guide covers the first video messages of the gospel of john. It is the most concise gospel account with only 16 chapters. John wanted his readers to believe that jesus is the messiah, gods son john 20. The gospel pure and simple mp3 download set reformed. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. This challenging study format is suitable for individual daily. Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. Jul 03, 2009 how would you share a reformed understanding of the gospel with a nominal or modern american evangelical christian. Verily that, when i preach the gospel, i may make the gospel of christ without charge, that i. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.
Evangelistic bible studies the following is a collection of bible passages intended to be used in the planting of the seeds of the gospel. The gospel of john free sermon outlines and bible studies. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Romans in 24 hours is designed to guide you through the major sections of this great new testament letter. Title the title of the fourth gospel continues the pattern of the other gospels, being identified originally as according to john. All of this is contained in the understanding of john as the sacramental.