Book of 1 john 4 8 commentary

The epistles of john an expositional commentary see also related. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. The significance of the lightdarkness motif in 1 john 1. As noted in the introduction, however, a satisfactory classical outline of this letter is hardly possible. Romans 18 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. The one who does not love does not know god, for god is love. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. These verses furnish christians with critical marching orders and guidance while providing crucial insight into our creators natureall centered around the word love. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this. John was one of the 3 most intimate associates of jesus along with peter and james.

Such as know not god, and obey not the gospel of christ, are put together, 2 thessalonians 1. But most important of all, it lays the theological foundation for the christian faiththat holy god has made it possible through christ for sinners to be made right before him. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. Love needs an object, and since there was a time before anything was created, there was a time when the only love in the universe was between the members of the godhead. An expositional studio of 1 john part 8 of 10 parts. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to. The one who does not love does not know god, because god is love. Finally, early church writers and historians have universally recognized john as the author of this account.

In addition to the 3 epistles, john also authored the fourth gospel, in which he identified himself as the disciple whom jesus loved, and as the one who reclined on jesus breast at the last supper john. John more sweetness, even in the time he was writing it, than the whole world can bring. All who rightly know anything of christ, earnestly desire to know more of him. The woman accepts the well spring of life that springs up into eternity, and becomes a powerful witness to the samaritans. It is a name there used for an individual personage. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in god, and god. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoners guilt. Interestingly, verse four of all three epistles deals with this joy. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 1 6 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples.

It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. This is the same term used in verse 7, and many other places in the new testament john 17. The great god should be represented to this dark world, as pure and perfect light. Love needs an object, and since there was a time before anything was created, there was a time when the only love in the universe was between the. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. The phrase know god uses the greek root word ginosko. 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. This is the same term used in verse 7, and many other places in the new testament john. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Everyone who loves has been born of god and knows god. This book opens with the greek words, apokalypsis iesou christou the revelation of jesus christ. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at.

The short book known as 1 john reproclaims the message of johns gospel in a changed context. Commentary on the whole bible volume vi acts to revelation ebook. The word is used in this way in all its uses in the gospel of john 1. The first word, apokalypsis revelation, gives this book its title.

The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. It is significant that we have these words not from jesus but from john. Those are selfcondemned who judge others, and yet do the same thing. Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of god, nor is anyone who does not love his brother. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. John goes so far as to say that if you do not love others, you do not know god 4. Like jealous friends, no doubt,informed the pharisees. It speaks to moral, intellectual, social, and spiritual issues. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1.

Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge jesus is. Men may be able to dispute about god, yet may not know him. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. He was eventually exiled to the island of patmos for the word of god and the testimony of jesus revelation 1.

John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. Romans 1 8 romans speaks to christians today just as powerfully as it spoke to believers of the first century. It can be guessed that matthew, being one of the twelve apostles, stayed in jerusalem acts 8. So we all need to examine our own lives by this supreme standard. Matthew 17 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new.

Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. God is sovereign, and he has the right to do whatever he wants. God is the most benevolent of all beings, full of love to his depending creatures. The gospel by saint john has been universally received as.

He that loveth not, knoweth not god if a man loves not the children of god, those that are born of him, he does not know, so as to love god, the father of them. You, dear children, are from god and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. Light is a used as a symbol of the absence of darkness. 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. Every thought, every word, every act of god is an expression of love. Matthew 128 4 volume set macarthur new testament commentary series. By way of introduction, note that while love is the inevitable result of being born of god, it is not the automatic result. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. John the word in eternity, in the world, and in the flesh the light and the lamps john 1. Fellowship with god and his children click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission.

He said, he that hath seen me hath seen the father. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this book is john. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first of the johannine epistles of the new testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. One of them is the evangelists account of him, the other is our lords eulogium upon him. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. Twice in these three verses, john declares that god is love. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of god. In the second sentence of this section, john adds the comment that those who dont love have no fellowship with god.

The following statements we find in first john only. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Little children, you are from god and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Later in life, john was known as a pillar in the church galatians 2. Everything god does, whether seemingly arbitrary or not, is motivated by love. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of sinners, consistently with gods glory and justice, shows that god is love. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. The christian always wants to speak to the world, and to bring the gospel of jesus. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. Edmond hiebert professor emeritus of new testament mennonite brethren biblical seminary, fresno, california in 1 john 4.

There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. That john was the last evangelist to write is also well attested, mentioned by irenaeus adv. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Whoever lives in love lives in god, and god in them. Matthew 1 10 matthew 1128 mark luke john 1 7 john 8 21 acts romans 1, 2 corinthians galatiansephesians philippianscolossians 1, 2 thessalonians 1, 2 timothytitusphilemon hebrews james 1, 2 peter 1,2,3 john jude revelation 1 5 revelation 622. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john.

And we have seen jesus christ manifested in the flesh. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Matthew 128 4 volume set macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 2 4 and topical study on sheep. And so we know and rely on the love god has for us. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. William barclay s study bible series reference files. As this is the nature of god, his doctrines and precepts must be such.

So we have come to know and to believe the love that god has for us. The gospel recognized that both jesus followers and his foes agreed that he was human, but not everyone could see gods work being revealed in him. But that john wrote as a very old man is an inference which only appears later and combined with other statements which cast considerable doubt on its. While this passage helps us appreciate the structure and emphases of john s gospel, excessive focus on those dimensions can actually threaten, at least on this sunday, to take our attention from jesus, mary, and the intensity of this particular episode.