Gospel of john commentary book

The gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the. This excellent commentary by herman ridderbos engages seriously the host of twentiethcentury interpretations of john while also developing its own integral understanding of john in which the gospel emerges as a profoundly theological work. In his fresh and lifegiving translation of the gospels with sparkling commentary, spiritual innovator thomas moore strips the gospels of their theological agendas and reclaims them as a fundamentally new way of imagining human life. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. The purpose of john, according to the gospel itself, is to encourage people to believe that jesus of nazareth is the longawaited messiah, the son of god, and to have life in his name john 20. With over 30,000 ancient sources, including jewish, greek and christian, the reader will no doubt come understand the hermeneutics of the gospel of john after reading this scholarly commentary. But amid the many books devoted to this great gospel, this volume stands out for its easy accessibility, academic thoroughness, and enthusiastic support of the roman catholic tradition.

John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Or perhaps someone else recorded the stories that he told. In a nearly childlike simple language with a vocabulary of only around 700 words john communicates to us the exalted truth that the word, the.

John did not include the nativity story in his gospel. Keepers depth of knowledge of the ancient sources is staggering. The author of the muchloved twovolume commentary on matthew eerdmans. The gospel of john, the three johannine epistles, and the book of revelation, exhibit marked similarities, although more so between the gospel and the epistle especially the gospel and 1 john than between those and revelation. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. For over thirty years hall has taught courses at dallas seminary in intermediate level greek gram.

Scholars writing gospel of john commentary often grapple with the question. 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. Most scholars therefore treat the five as a single corpus of johannine literature, albeit not from the same author. Frederick dale bruners gospel of john is a highly stimulating resource for preachers, teachers, and students of the fourth gospel.

This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Top 5 commentaries on the gospel of john ligonier ministries. He blends scholarship and pastoral guidance to highlight the gospels teachings on ear. One hundred fifty years ago, if one had asked a new testament scholar which of the four gospels gave us the most information about the life and ministry of jesus, the answer would almost invariably have been, the gospel of john. An introduction to the gospel of john by raymond e. The gospel of john illustrates what it looks like when god the son comes to dwell among his people.

Best commentaries and books on john logos bible software. Gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Lightfoot had preserved in connexion with his work on st. Francis martin and william wright have produced just such a reading of the gospel of john. There was a handful of passages i would have liked more depth on or dealt with differently, but overall a great resource. An extensive commentary on john with a predominantly conservative tone the unique thing about this book is the correlation of the text within the historical setting, particularly the classic greek and roman world as well as the hebrew one. Invoking the in the beginning language of genesis 1. John 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. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. John s gospel was the following pencilled draft of a preface to his commentary, written some little time before his death. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament.

The gospel of john complete bible commentary verse by verse. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an intimate. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. It is the personal account of someone who had seen these events. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The gospel of john commentary bible study the gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Excellent commentary, i just finished going through it while reading the gospel of john. Their commentary is textured, smart, accessible, and spiritually alert. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be. The emphasis on the deity of christ is a striking quality of john. 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.

Robert barron, rectorpresident, mundelein seminary commentaries on john are beyond counting. Probably the best commentary i have read on this gospel. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. John overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. We know that the 4th gospel contains john s memories and ideas about jesus. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. John wanted his readers to believe that jesus is the messiah, gods son john 20. This commentary will help you better understand the holy bible and and explains bible passages.

This statement of john s is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. In this addition to the catholic commentary on sacred scripture, two wellrespected new testament scholars interpret the gospel of john in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the churchs doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. I would recommend it to novices and scholars alike. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Solomons porch was on the east side and was a part of the original temple that had survived the destruction by the babylonians. Commentary on the gospel of john previous page next page 11. Sunday school preparation, churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the gospel of john. Perhaps john wrote the words of his gospel himself. John overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.

A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and managing editor for the net bible new english translation. A commentarymaking available even more of his lifetime of study and teaching. Views on the authorship, origin, and historicity of the fourth gospel have changed drastically over the last century and a half. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. The evangelist john rests one hand on his gospel book, in this 83inchtall marble sculpture carved by donatello in about 1415 for a niche in. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain. We find the title son 29 times in john s gospel, whereof 10 times son of god. The evangelist john rests one hand on his gospel book, in this 83inchtall marble sculpture carved by donatello in about 1415 for a niche in the facade of the cathedral of florence. The gospel of john has even helped scholarly skeptics to believe. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name.