Book of 1 john 4 7-21 commentary

John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and. Cox that will be reading the scripture from 1 john 4. John is saying im gonna tell you about jesus so that your joy may be full. It means that the holy spirit, who inspired john, presents the subject once more from a deeper point of view. In case we ever forget this basic, essential fact of our faith, 1 john makes it crystal clear. The man who received the letter, gaius, faces a troublemaker named diotrephes. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the sa. This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflictwritten to address the conflict and to prevent its spread. Love is an abstraction and a quality of gods own self.

Beloved, let us love one another 7 beloved, let us love one another, for love is of god. Learn about gods divine rescue plan for humanity, the gift. The forerunner is introduced, as in the other gospels. The author notes an eyewitness relationship with jesus 1 john 1. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from god. He was eventually exiled to the island of patmos for the word of god and the testimony of jesus revelation 1. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of. Chapters available 1 john coffman commentaries on the.

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. Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven 1 john 1. This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflictwritten to. But john became the apostle of love, noted for his gentleness, graciousness and goodness. Since the letter identifies no specific church, locati. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of god.

In the beginning namely, of the creation, for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of genesis. Brent kercheville october 23, 2011 the apostle john returns to the command for us to love one. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from god, and whoever loves has been born of god. On denying the incarnation dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. One of the key words in the book of genesis is walked. John explores what it means to love our brother in practical terms saved from certain death.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of god. Learn about gods divine rescue plan for humanity, the gift of salvation chapter 5. Scripture reading slide 4 multiple slides of scripture text 1 john 4. To violate gods law is to display a lack of love for god 1 john 1. A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of 1 john. Aug 04, 20 no other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. This introductory course is designed to provide key insights into the book of 1 john by pulling together a number of key resources. It refers to christs confidence or standing before god that is shared by believers. John evidently wrote his gospel first, then his epistles, and finally the book of revelation before his death about a. Belovedthe affectionate address wherewith he calls their attention, as to an important subject. The problems in the churches were caused by false teachers. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 4 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.

The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. John acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus philemon hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation i. May 04, 2020 1 john 4 commentary stott the folly of the liars position in 1jn 4. As does the epistle of james this epistle does not contain a perceptible logical structure of thoughts. The book of 1 john describes the nature of life with faith in greater detail than the gospel of john. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists. John expressed the purpose for his writing in each of the three types of revelation. The repeated expression of i write unto you indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special compare chap.

Interestingly, verse four of all three epistles deals with this joy. We know that john really identified with jesus love for him, even to the point of referring to. Later in life, john was known as a pillar in the church galatians 2. Edmond hiebert professor emeritus of new testament mennonite brethren biblical seminary, fresno, california in 1 john 4. It encourages us to live the life god wants us to live. Jan 31, 2021 this entry was posted in daily bible reading, god is love and tagged 1 john 4. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, but every spirit that does not acknowledge jesus is not from god. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. Without lawful living we separate ourselves from god and from those who are in fellowship with god cf. John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a. I read that he uses the word agape love over 30 times from. Now, he turns to the second part of the commandment, the need to love one another.

An expositional studio of 1 john part 8 of 10 parts. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to abide in god and his love, which is perfected among us. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john though jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples, he left judea and departed again to galilee. If love is of god, then those who claim to be born of god, and claim to know god, must be able to love one another in the body of christ. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation theme of 1 john. The apostle john is the traditional author of this book, though the text does not specifically name the author. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from god. To violate the laws of god is to walk in sin 1 john 3.

Mar 04, 2021 book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Everyone was excited about meeting their new pastor and hearing him preach. This morning as we continue in the epistle of 1 john i hope you will be moved to give thanks to god with your life. Share how john says that fear and love work along with each other. Beloved agapetoi, let us love agapomen one another v. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. General letter, also called a catholic epistle, meaning a general letter. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. After the apostle, induced by the appearance of the antichristian nature, has characterized the spirit of truth and the spirit of error, he passes on directly to a detailed account of the elements of faith and love alluded to in chap. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name.

God does things, sends a son, atones for the sins of the world, and gives commands. Henry alford the greek new testament 1 john commentary. Everyone who loves has been born of god and knows god. Chapter 5 emphasizes the believers ability to overcome the world 1 john 5. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and experience unhindered communion with christ. The story is told of a congregation who had just called a new minister. The theme of 3 john is faithfulness despite opposition. John s emphasis on love among the people of god shown in passages like 1 john 2.

Oct 23, 2011 epistles of john bible study security 1 john 4. Chapter 4 teaches believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from god 1 john 4. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith. Study guide for 1 john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. We have to keep in mind that the name of god was so precious to the jews that they would not speak it. When that happens we need to go to the filling station which is the bible.