Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven 1 john 1. What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.
Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. 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. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. The deity of christ and living in the light read 1 john 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touchedthis we proclaim concerning the word of life. It may be assumed, therefore, that 1 john was sent to the churches of the province of asia see map no. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. John began with the beginning the eternal god, who was.
Observations on this first portion of the book, which is one long sentence in the original manuscript. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Roughly 40 times in 1 john, john speaks of love and admonishes christians to act like brothers and sisters and love one another 3. Johns legacy by the time 1 john was written, there were second and thirdgeneration christians. Then he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1. The creeping philosophy of gnosticism was affecting the belief system of early believers. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. 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. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live. Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Please read the whole book of james again as we study chapter 2. We can be assured of the authenticity of our faith if we enjoy fellowship with god based on the truth about jesus. Or, in the words of john, if we love one another, god abides in us, and his love is perfected in us 1 john 4. How to be sure seven studies for individuals or groups. Book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible. Clement of alexandria indicates that john ministered in the various churches scattered throughout that province. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Paradoxically, this dualism also led to licentiousness. The letters of 1, 2, 3 john living room minter, kelly on. The book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. They emphasize that god is light and love and every true believer will demonstrate gods light and love. Living faithfully in view of christs coming macarthur bible studies by john f.
Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and. Written by john the elder to house church believers, 1 john, 2 john, 3 john echo the gospel of john. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20.
Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and. It has been the belief of the church down through the years that john wrote his gospel first, his epistles second, and finally the revelation just before his death. The apostle john, who wrote the gospel of john and revelation, is without. It is believed that he wrote this epistle after the gospel of john, which was. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. I didnt at the first church i served because i was a seminary student and didnt know enough to begin in the right place. Study guide for 1 john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. 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. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john.
A detailed examination of the text and scholarly literature around the book of 1 john. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage scripture in its proper context and be better prepared to live it out in their own context. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
There were many talking points that helped to bring the message of 1 john home to the heart. 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. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. 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. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study. 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. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. The first epistle of john chapter one john begins his first epistle like he does his gospel. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Study guide for 1 john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. John 21 bible study the gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Although 1 john does not exhibit some of the general characteristics of an epistle. 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. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
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