Study on the book of 1 john

The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. First john is the book which i used when i began my ministry in a new church. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. I didnt at the first church i served because i was a seminary student and didnt know enough to begin in the right place. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. Live brilliantly a study in the book of 1 john devotional reading. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and.

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 reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. She has worked with me on the last seven journal and doodle studies and i and you. 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. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. There were many talking points that helped to bring the message of 1 john home to the heart.

Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John in 30 days beginner bible study and reading plan a. Dec 11, 2016 watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Echoing jesus, 1 john says that in eternity past, jesus was with the father and came to reveal to us that our fellowship is with the father 1 john 1. I dont want you to think you cant or wont do it when life gets in the way and you miss a few days. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. Jesus christ is the one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. Clement of alexandria indicates that john ministered in the various churches scattered throughout that province.

In it you will learn about the ministry of jesus from the one whom jesus called his most beloved disciple. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. The epistle of 1 john is about fellowship and communion with christ and communion with christ and fellow believers. 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. Bible studybook of john part 1 fonda brewer lansing. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle.

These things i have written to you who believe in the name of the son of god, in order that you may know that you have eternal life. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. The fruit of fellowship with christ i write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. Assurance of eternal life matures as we pass three practical tests of. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus. While the spiritual, eternal dimension of life is not absent from this verse, john is here writing primarily of physical life. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.

This 10day study will take you through the beginning of. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of the first epistle of john is. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. How to be sure seven studies for individuals or groups. It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. Then he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1. Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. Live brilliantly guides us through 1 john to see how god calls us to be his light bearers here on earth. In this epistle the apostle john addressed the dangerous spread of apostate influences in the church.

The gospel of john is about relationship and union with christ. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touchedthis we proclaim concerning the word of life. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two.

Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. Throughout his gospel john presents jesus christ as the one in whom spiritual, eternal life is to be found. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage scripture in its proper context and be better prepared to live it out in their own context. Some days, it might take a little extra time to reflect on certain verses. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. Introduction to 1 john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was. It may be assumed, therefore, that 1 john was sent to the churches of the province of asia see map no.

Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. He is the life source and reason for the universe who will defeat darkness. 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. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live. While this study is designed to read and study the book of john in 30 days, its okay to take longer if you need. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible. A study of the gospel of john a study of the book of john. We have taken 12 new christians through this book study and found it very helpful for new beleivers yet meaty and practical enough for established believers. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. This study is designed with four sections which are to be done simultaneously. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Studies in john will take you systematically through the book of john, and bring you to a crucial point of decision regarding historys most influential figure. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Or, in the words of john, if we love one another, god abides in us, and his love is perfected in us 1 john 4. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by.