Book study of 1 john

The fruit of fellowship with christ i write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life. We have taken 12 new christians through this book study and found it very helpful for new beleivers yet meaty and practical enough for established believers. John the apostle says that jesus is the light of the world, but. The book offers great discussion and selfreflection questions and places for journaling and for answering the questions. Tom constables expository notes on 1 john this is also available in the net. 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. In this account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus, we learn that jesus is the son of god, 1 sent 2 by god the father to give eternal life 3 to all who believe in him. 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. It may be assumed, therefore, that 1 john was sent to the churches of the province of asia see map no. This 25 part expository study of 1 john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200506. John proclaimed that jesus was the light of the world.

The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. 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. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that. Summary of the book of 1 john 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. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20. There is also external evidence that john is the author. 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. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.

Some say that this world came into being three billion years ago. By this we know that we love the children of god, when we love god and obey his commandments. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. 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. A bible study series on the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, lord jesus christ. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. A verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in john.

There were many talking points that helped to bring the message of 1 john home to the heart. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. He was a fisherman, one of jesus inner circle together with james and peter, and the disciple whom jesus loved jn. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. Believers are challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving god more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. In the same way, the holy spirit inspired john to write four other books. Clement of alexandria indicates that john ministered in the various churches scattered throughout that province. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. 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. 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. Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and. The gospel of john is about relationship and union with christ. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated.

Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. The creeping philosophy of gnosticism was affecting the belief system of early believers. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ.

In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. A fallencondition focus verses 5 and 1011 look closely at verse 5. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. Whittier secret sin down here is open scandal in heaven.

Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. John takes us down the silent corridors of eternity, through the vast emptiness of space, to a beginning that is not a beginning at all. God manifested in jesus christ, that man may have fellowship with the father through the son. 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. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. The book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. John expressed the purpose for his writing in each of the three types of revelation.

More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. Echoing jesus, 1 john says that in eternity past, jesus was with the father and came to reveal to us that our fellowship is with the father 1 john 1. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. Similarities in style, vocabulary, and themes in both this epistle and the gospel of john certainly offer internal evidence for this conclusion. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1. 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.

John wont take us to bethlehem because he wants you and me to grow as believers. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Our secret sins are in the light of thy pure countenance. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a.

He may have been a first cousin of jesus his mother may have been salome, possibly a. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. 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. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. In it you will learn about the ministry of jesus from the one whom jesus called his most beloved disciple.

Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. 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. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. It does not discuss the entire book of john but selects major and significant passages. It does offer a reading guide for you to read through the entire book of john, and i highly recommend doing that. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. John evidently wrote his gospel first, then his epistles, and finally the book of revelation before his death about a.

No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. The epistle of 1 john is about fellowship and communion with christ and communion with christ and fellow believers. Various names have been connected with these heresies. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation. It is assumed in this study that the author is john, the beloved disciple of jesus jhn. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ.