Introduction book 1 john

Introduction to 1 john by matthew henry blue letter bible. Book of 1 john explained discover books of the bible. The books also address deceivers who spread false teachings and fear rather than love. This is part 1 of a versebyverse bible study series in john s 1st, 2nd and 3rd epistles. The book of 1 john, like the book of hebrews, is anonymous. Discover the basics of the book of 1 john with the esv study bible from crossway. The structure of 1 john is difficult to outline because transitional verses and paragraphs may be placed with preceding or following verses.

To others, the evidence suggests that 1 john was written after the fourth gospel as part of a debate on the proper interpretation of that gospel. Whatever its relation to the gospel, 1 john may be dated toward the end of the first century. Verses 14 of the first chapter constitute a prologue or introduction concerning the incarnate word. First john is the longest of the apostle johns three inspired letters. First john calls readers back to the three basics of christian life. Book one comprises fiftytwo lessons which are accompanied by exercises and word lists in book two. The book of 1 john is not a personal letter nor a letter written to one church as much as it is an impassioned office memo from headquarters corporate letter. 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.

However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. Authorship the apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. The gospel of john is written to persuade nonchristians to believe in jesus and find eternal life in his name jn 20. The birth and preparation of jesus the son of god john 1. He warned the saints to have no fellowship with darkness and to stay in the safety of gospel light. To exhort the readers to obedience as opposed to disobedience.

The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. Introduction to 1 john introduction to 2 john introduction to 3 john. He proclaimed the good news about jesus to the recipients of this letter, saying so that you too may have fellowship with us. John wanted his readers to experience true fellowship with god and with. In general terms, 1 john was written to hand down the fruits of a lifes work to the next generation. It has no traditional introduction from whom, to whom.

John chapter 1 kjv king james version 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god 2 the same was in the beginning with god 3 all things were made by him. This introductory course is designed to provide key insights into the book of 1 john by pulling together a number of key resources. First john, the first epistle of john, if you can find 1 and 2 peter, its just after it just before the book of jude, the little book before the last book in the bible, the. As one of jesus christs original apostles, john was a special witness of the resurrected savior. He first established his credentials as as an eyewitness to the resurrection of jesus christ, mentioning that his hands had touched the risen. First of all, the author had to have been an eyewitness of the ministry of jesus 1. When starting this site i wanted to use information i studied, the things that i have been learning, continuing to grow on, and share them with the rest of the world. John is found with peter going to the temple when peter healed the crippled man acts 3. If you are in need of prayer this morning, or if y. 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. Introduction to 1 john 1 he was the son of zebedee and salome 2 he was a fisherman on the sea of galilee with his brother, james possibly owned several boats 3 some believe his mother was a sister of mary, the mother of jesus cf. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters.

Like the prologue to john s gospel, this introduction tells us that what the author purposes to write about is the word which is the life. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the outline of the gospel of john. The book of 1 john is nota personal letter nor a letter written to one church as much as it is an impassioned office memo from headquarters corporate letter. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands.

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. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Polycarp, the disciple of john epistle to the philippians, 7, quotes 1 john 4. The message and ministry of jesus the son of god john 2. And now we testify and proclaim to you that he is the one who is eternal life. An introduction to modern japanese uses both spoken and written forms from the outset.

Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. The structure of 1 john is difficult to outline because transitional verses and paragraphs may. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. The economic measure put around the harvest gives us a view that communal and equitable solutions can be found when we have everyones interests at heart. Since the author of 1 john seems to build on concepts and themes found in the fourth gospel see 1jn 2. Although 1 john does not exhibit some of the general characteristics of an epistle common to that time e. Book 1 of the paradise lost by john milton, written in blank verse, is divided into six sections and comprises of 798 lines. Jun 25, 2019 updated june 25, 2019 the early christian church was afflicted with doubts, persecution, and false teaching, and the apostle john addressed all three in his encouraging book of 1 john. In fact, john s entire first letter is structured around these three tests, each of which appears in three separate groups, or cycles, in the letter.

Aug 04, 20 no other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. He would have also had a decent familiarity with palestine before the destruction of the temple in ad 70, and would have been familiar with the jewish way of life. These notes have been prepared after going through some reference books and a number of online sources. Various people have been proposed as the author of this epistle. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. Introduction to 1 john bible exposition commentary. The first letter of john early christian tradition identified this work as a letter of john the apostle. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions.

The intent of this letter is to remind that eternal life comes only through the son, who was with the father in the very beginning. 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 in order. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. The structure of 1 john is difficult to outline because transitional verses and paragraphs may be placed with preceding or. There is value to be found in everyone where love and tolerance is exercised. Unlike 2 and 3 john, it lacks in form the salutation and epistolary conclusion of a letter. Outline of the book of 1 john god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1. The apostle john, as unbroken tradition affirms, and as internal evidence and comparison with the gospel of john prove. The parallelisms in 1 john are striking for their simplicity. Mar 11, 20 the book of 1 john is not a personal letter nor a letter written to one church as much as it is an impassioned office memo from headquarters corporate letter. As a result both men went before the sanhedrin acts 4. 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. The letter was probably intended to be read by the church in ephesus and perhaps also by other churches in the surrounding cities.

Intro to john biblica the international bible society. I will hereafter refer to the author as john, with the understanding that his identity is less than certain. There are different views as to the purpose of 1 john in view of ones understanding of the audience of the book. John likely wrote 1 john from ephesus, where apparently he had relocated near the time of the fall of jerusalem to the romans in a. Precise dating is difficult because no clear historical indications of date exist in 1 john. 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. Early writers such as irenaeus and tertullian say that john wrote this gospel, and all other evidence agrees see introduction to 1 john. Because of its resemblance to the fourth gospel in style, vocabulary, and ideas, it is generally agreed that both works are the product of the same school of johannine christianity. John emphasized that those who say they love god but do not in turn love those around them are liars see 1 john 4. Introduction to the gospel of john learn religions. Tgc course introduction to 1 john the gospel coalition. Christ was not really a divine person in human flesh.

Introduction to 1 john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. By using this website, i acknowledge that i am 16 years of age or older. As he did in his gospel, john stated with clarity the purpose of his first letter.

The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. In this epistle the apostle john addressed the dangerous spread of apostate influences in the church. Aug 23, 2020 thank you for reading, commenting on this introduction of the book of 1 john, and considering it a blessing to you. Introduction of the book of 1 john god in our lives everyday. The leading subject of the whole is, fellowship with the father and the son 1 john 1. John gee is a respected egyptologist who has written on the book of abraham and other subjects on egyptology for years. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. John encourages believers that jesus was jehovah god who had come in the flesh, that god is light and he encourages christians to walk in the light by keeping his commandments, and the main commandment was to love god and love one another.

Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that reflects the love of jesus. Bible introductions 1 john by john macarthur blue letter bible. We are one church that meets at three different locations around the beautiful gallatin valley in montana. It does not have an authorship title associated with it, so that when we look at the books of the new testament we have hebrews and 1 john as letters that are not indicated as having a particular author, just as we have in the four gospels. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. Peter and john later traveled up to samaria to confirm the work that was going on there acts 8. Jan 18, 2019 jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. He first established his credentials as as an eyewitness to the resurrection of jesus christ, mentioning that his hands had touched the risen savior. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled introduction to 1 john, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. A 5 minute introduction to the book of 1 john youtube. Video video download options bible book introduction videos. Thank you so much for your comments about the introduction of the book of 1 john. There are word lists for each lesson, and a comprehensive vocabulary for the whole course. Verses 1 4 of the first chapter constitute a prologue or introduction concerning the incarnate word.