Book study of 1 john

It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. 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. Various names have been connected with these heresies. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. John expressed the purpose for his writing in each of the three types of revelation. 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. In it you will learn about the ministry of jesus from the one whom jesus called his most beloved disciple.

John evidently wrote his gospel first, then his epistles, and finally the book of revelation before his death about a. John takes us down the silent corridors of eternity, through the vast emptiness of space, to a beginning that is not a beginning at all. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. John proclaimed that jesus was the light of the world. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. Our secret sins are in the light of thy pure countenance. Summary of the book of 1 john this summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. Clement of alexandria indicates that john ministered in the various churches scattered throughout that province.

Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. 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. 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. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated.

However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. 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. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. 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. Whittier secret sin down here is open scandal in heaven. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that. John wont take us to bethlehem because he wants you and me to grow as believers. It may be assumed, therefore, that 1 john was sent to the churches of the province of asia see map no. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.

Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. This 25 part expository study of 1 john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200506. 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. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. John the apostle says that jesus is the light of the world, but. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. 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. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john.

The epistle of 1 john is about fellowship and communion with christ and communion with christ and fellow believers. By this we know that we love the children of god, when we love god and obey his commandments. It is assumed in this study that the author is john, the beloved disciple of jesus jhn. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. 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. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. John 1 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 1 in plain english that everyone can understand. The book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. There is also external evidence that john is the author.

The gospel of john is about relationship and union with christ. The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. A verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in john. It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. There were many talking points that helped to bring the message of 1 john home to the heart. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. Believers are challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving god more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1.

John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. A fallencondition focus verses 5 and 1011 look closely at verse 5. He may have been a first cousin of jesus his mother may have been salome, possibly a. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love.

John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a. 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. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer.