Book of 1 john 4 7-21 commentary

Brent kercheville october 23, 2011 the apostle john returns to the command for us to love one. John explores what it means to love our brother in practical terms saved from certain death. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. To violate the laws of god is to walk in sin 1 john 3. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. Cox that will be reading the scripture from 1 john 4.

Learn about gods divine rescue plan for humanity, the gift of salvation chapter 5. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of 1 john. Now, he turns to the second part of the commandment, the need to love one another. General letter, also called a catholic epistle, meaning a general letter. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflictwritten to. Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven 1 john 1.

The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. The apostle john is the traditional author of this book, though the text does not specifically name the author. 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 theme of 3 john is faithfulness despite opposition. The story is told of a congregation who had just called a new minister. John is saying im gonna tell you about jesus so that your joy may be full. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from god, and whoever loves has been born of god. Beloved agapetoi, let us love agapomen one another v.

The problems in the churches were caused by false teachers. It refers to christs confidence or standing before god that is shared by believers. This text may serve as a reminder that we never grow beyond our need to hear again the gospel of gods love in christ. 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 not from god. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and.

Interestingly, verse four of all three epistles deals with this joy. Jan 31, 2021 this entry was posted in daily bible reading, god is love and tagged 1 john 4. What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith. Vernon mcgee, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. Everyone was excited about meeting their new pastor and hearing him preach. Beloved, let us love one another 7 beloved, let us love one another, for love is of god. 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. Chapters available 1 john coffman commentaries on the. This introductory course is designed to provide key insights into the book of 1 john by pulling together a number of key resources. 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. Henry alford the greek new testament 1 john commentary. A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. Later in life, john was known as a pillar in the church galatians 2.

We know that john really identified with jesus love for him, even to the point of referring to. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists. 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. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation theme of 1 john. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from god. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the sa. Learn about gods divine rescue plan for humanity, the gift. 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 repeated expression of i write unto you indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special compare chap. But john became the apostle of love, noted for his gentleness, graciousness and goodness. God does things, sends a son, atones for the sins of the world, and gives commands. In case we ever forget this basic, essential fact of our faith, 1 john makes it crystal clear. John expressed the purpose for his writing in each of the three types of revelation.

An expositional studio of 1 john part 8 of 10 parts. Love is an abstraction and a quality of gods own self. Chapter 5 emphasizes the believers ability to overcome the world 1 john 5. One of the key words in the book of genesis is walked. When that happens we need to go to the filling station which is the bible. 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.

David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to abide in god and his love, which is perfected among us. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. 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. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from god. John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of. I read that he uses the word agape love over 30 times from. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters.

Mar 04, 2021 book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible. This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflictwritten to address the conflict and to prevent its spread. 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. Since the letter identifies no specific church, locati. 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. In the beginning namely, of the creation, for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of genesis. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. 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.

The forerunner is introduced, as in the other gospels. John s emphasis on love among the people of god shown in passages like 1 john 2. As does the epistle of james this epistle does not contain a perceptible logical structure of thoughts. Share how john says that fear and love work along with each other. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him.

Everyone who loves has been born of god and knows god. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of god. To violate gods law is to display a lack of love for god 1 john 1. The book of 1 john describes the nature of life with faith in greater detail than the gospel of john. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Scripture reading slide 4 multiple slides of scripture text 1 john 4. Oct 23, 2011 epistles of john bible study security 1 john 4. It encourages us to live the life god wants us to live. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. It means that the holy spirit, who inspired john, presents the subject once more from a deeper point of view. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more. Study guide for 1 john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Aug 04, 20 no other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. He was eventually exiled to the island of patmos for the word of god and the testimony of jesus revelation 1.