Book of 1 john niv commentary

The key to understanding the first major section of 1 john, 1. John was the writer of the fourth gospel, which we know as. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1.

Niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. In other words, the world doesnt appreciate christians and their loyalty to jesus and to holiness because it didnt understand jesus and his loyalty to the father. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. The great god should be represented to this dark world, as pure and perfect light. This phrase fully proves, in the mouth of an inspired writer, that jesus christ was no part of the creation, as he existed when no part of that existed. This word occurs only twice in the new testament, here and in 1 john 3. Barker 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. John 1, new international version niv the bible app.

A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 john. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date. Best commentaries and books on 1 john logos bible software. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john the niv application commentary book 4. The niv new testament, 1973, taking a more conservative approach to the wrath of god directed at sinners. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which. Most bible commentaries take us on a oneway trip from our world to the world. If we freely admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, he is faithful and just true to his own nature and promises. There isnt any appreciation for those things among the unsaved of the world because theyre spiritually. He is the great subject of the gospel, the foundation and object of our faith and hope, the bond and cement that unite us unto god. The gospel of john tells us the story that is the foundation of. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 3 1 2 years. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the.

In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. Old testament zondervan niv bible commentary by john r. The niv application commentary has 51 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The world doesnt know christians because the world didnt know jesus. The meaning of ajggeliva angelia, gospel message in 1. The niv application series in the ot contains 22 volumes and includes most of the pentateuch, the historical books, wisdompoetic writings, and the prophets. We assume that 1 john is a letter, even though in many ways it looks more like a treatise, tract or sermon. As this is the nature of god, his doctrines and precepts must be such. Study 1 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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.

John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He was one of the 12 men that jesus first called to follow him. Start reading john the niv application commentary book 4 on your kindle in. The gospel of john tells us the story that is the foundation of the distinctive teaching of christianity. Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the. Speaking of jesus in the prologue to his gospel, john says, we beheld his glory john 1. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. The niv application commentary series is organized around a three part approach to understanding a particular book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The knowledge thereof gives us communion with god and christ, and joy, 1 john 1. The most popular bible verses from 1 john found 105 verses 1 john 1. 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. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The bible links together the names of the father, son, and holy spirit in a way. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Mcknight, who also accepts the socalled new perspective on paul, no doubt reads 1 peter through similar lenses and equally draws the implications for this nonpauline book. God has put a desire for relationship in every one of us, a desire he intended to be met with relationships with other people. The niv application commentary builds bridges that make the bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. John bible book with full chapters new international. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible new international version.