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. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. The strength and life of the spirit in us conforms us to the image of christ. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. Certainly johns epistles are the last which he wrote. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Then he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love.
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. 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. First john is the book which i used when i began my ministry in a new church. As to a date, it is commonly believed to have been written close to the end of the 1 st century, somewhere. 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. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. John wrote his letter of 1 john to primarily young and new christians, as their pastor and spiritual father who continually referred to them and us as little children. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. The bible book of 1 john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. This 25 part expository study of 1 john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200506. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.
Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. 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 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 word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It has no salutation at its beginning nor greeting at its conclusion. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. 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. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The following statements we find in first john only. 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. I didnt at the first church i served because i was a seminary student and didnt know enough to begin in the right place. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that reflects the love of jesus.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. As you delve into this study, youll see how and why multitudes of people misunderstood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully understand him today. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. An introduction to the book of 1 john an argument for the book of 1 john. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. A free bible version and commentary johns first letter in easyenglish. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c.
Study guide for 1 john by chuck smith blue letter bible. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Certainly john s epistles are the last which he wrote. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, it must always be done in a spirit of love. 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. 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.
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