As an old man and the last surviving apostle, john wrote about the life of christ as he experienced it. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. The whole purpose of the gospel of john was to prove the deity of jesus christ. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Gospel of john verse by verse online bible study with bible background. The gospel of john or the gospel of jesus christ according to john is only one of 66 books in a larger book which we call the bible. The book of john the smart guide to the bible series. Understand jesus more deeply by studying firstcentury history and culture. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. 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.
If a man rejects christ and his words now, what will those same words do in. How christ is the true light and how christians are equipped to radiate that light. The book of john the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Its best to first complete the gospel of john bible study lesson by yourself, but this. Midday bible study lessons will provide a series of studies, conversations and sermons to help people to grow and develop in christ character. The book of john is a great way to study the teachings of jesus.
The study of easter is a versebyverse study with commentary from the gospel of john, john 12. As with most books in the bible, we cannot know for certain when and from where these epistles were penned. As you study john, you can begin deciding for yourself who jesus is. Lessons from the book of john for i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Go and from now on do not sin anymore emphasis added. In a fourpart study of the gospel of john, you will examine these topics. This study helps us understand what he saw and heard for the generations of the church without eyewitnesses. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you.
The gospel of john is now available in the study edition of the new world translation of the holy scriptures on jw. How to study the bible joyce meyer everyday answers. Now, these are the basic truths with which we all must deal with one way or another. In the first john bible study we saw john mentioning the following attributes of christ. All you will need to do this study is the gospel of john or a bible. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Gospel of john bible study free online bible study lessons.
Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from johns gospel, reflection questions, and explanations of the key lessons every christian. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. Discover in this 8lesson interactive study how god used the research skills of a doctor to communicate the amazing life and teachings of jesus. 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. Lessons in freedom from the book of john,leah lively study from the bible. But for now, we are going to answer three big questions.
Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. The part in brackets 1 is omitted in most ancient manuscripts, but is found in the latin vulgate and was known in the second century. This is the way i studied i john and in lessons 46 the idea of the spiral staircase framed the structure of the lessons. This series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with johns high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with johns 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. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. John, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. When john writes these letters he is an elderly man. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. A free bible class book and study guide for the gospel of john, written by david padfield.
Bible class book and study guide for the gospel of john. And why why did he write it and why should we study it. Lifeway offers a variety of bible studies on the book of john. How he is the only source of spiritual life john 15.
Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. With scripture readings, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer, its like studying the bible with max lucado. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The entire interactive bible study course, including access to an online bible and supplementary materials, is free of charge. John macarthur on bible study dont be in a hurry when you study gods word. It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible.
Being able to apply what you study to your life, like i did on the subject of love, is just one picture of what studying the bible looks like. 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. Gospel of john bible study 21 weeks free online bible study. Samuels complete commentary on the gospel of john is now available in book form. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. Discipleship lessons from johns letters free email bible study on. This 108part expository study of the gospel of john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship from 202015. Foundations also includes an excellent session on how to study the bible, providing practical keys that the student can apply for the rest of their life in the word of god. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith.
In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. 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. You dont need to be religious to benefit from themall you need is a desire to learn. Right now i am doing the study on the gospel of john and god used your. Unlike the other gospel writers, john clearly states the purpose of his book. This sets the stage for all that follows, and provides strong evidence for the inspiration and certainty of the holy book we hold in our hands. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Here are four steps you can take to begin digging into gods word now.
Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. How magnificent our god is in nature and how he loved us through jesuslove and sacrifice gods power in nature and us, february 23 for since the creation of the world gods invisible qualitieshis eternal power and divine naturehave been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. Bible, bible study plan, jesus lessons from the book of john 2 for i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible.
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