Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. This is a favourite subject with john, and he here considers it at length, as a. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. A more recent, better article on the samaritan woman is here. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. This is a remarkably useful commentary on john for exegetical details. We are from god, and whoever knows god listens to us. When the apostles had given clear proofs of a divine mission, by numerous and beneficent miracles which they worked. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur.
But another crowd was to be accounted for, as john 6. Since that time many untoward events have transpired to delay the fulfillment of the promise. It is midday, and jesus and his disciples have arrived at a samaritan town called sychar which is close to the land jacob gave to joseph s descendants. John 4 a samaritan woman and a nobleman meet jesus a. Among the chief of these has been tht lack of adequate leisure to. Jesus answered, those who drink ordinary water will get thirsty again, but i am talking about the lifegiving water of eternal life. Church fathers such as justin martyr, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, eusebius indicate that john launched an extensive evangelistic ministry throughout asia minor while living in. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 4 6. Introduction to 1 john bible exposition commentary. Study 3 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Spiritual sight is the product of human reception john 9. Carson states in the introduction that he does not intend to interact with all of the scholarship on john, but rather a small representative part of the massive secondary literature on john. We has special reference to john and the other apostles because they had been inspired to write the truth.
The next step is to enter your payment information. Spiritual sight is the product of divine initiative john 9. The three persons of the trinity appear clearly in 1 john 4. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. This emphasis by john, while striking, is not without love. In saying, i am not the christ, he made a confession of the truth. To know god means to have come into close fellowship with him by obedience to the word that was given by. The subject matter of each of these sections is so clearly distinguished from the surrounding context that there can. God is love, love as a test, love of one another, love of god, gods love of us, etc. The principles for receiving spiritual sight john 9. The gnostics incipient gnosticism posited a series of aeons or emanations from god, each more removed from him that its predecessors, until one emerged sufficiently remote to create the material world. John says, these things i write unto you that your joy may be full, back in ch. Smalley has written a number of books on the works of john.
The samaritans also only accepted the first five books of. 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. First epistle of john, the book of 1 john commentary. Gospel of john 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. Though be real is originally ed in 1972, wiersbes text is enchantingly as timeless as the truths in the bible. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. It grows out of the word which we looked at last time, the last verse of chapter 3, verse 24.
Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. Jesus knew the pharisees were envious and spiteful, and were conspiring against him, therefore he left so they would not disrupt his work. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 46 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. That god is light, and in him there is no darkness. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. The woman at the well is a samaritan, and samaritans have their own distinct religiona corruption of the jewish faith. John ministered to churches in asia minor western turkey. It was necessary for him travel through samaria, not just geographically, but because it was divinely orchestrated, that we should witness the open compassion of. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. Though no man hath seen god, yet every genuine christian knows him by the spirit which god has given him, 12.
Smaley 1, 2, 3 john word biblical commentary, 1984. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. We are going to enter into the joy of the lord by learning this passage. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The same fundamental issues described in john chapter 3 are present in chapter 4. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary.
In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews.
Read 1 john 4 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. His commentary on the epistles of john is a valuable contribution to the literature. There is no mention of the church being persecuted by the state. No man hath seen god at any time if we love one another, god dwelleth in us. The samaritans also only accepted the first five books of the hebrew. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, it must always be done in a spirit. This is a favourite subject with john, and he here considers it.
One new element here is that this mutual love answers the impossibility of seeing god verse 12. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. On another occasion, jesus became angry with the people who did business in the temple john 2. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. Anyone who loves god must also love their brother and sister. Regarding johns style of writing he says, the links between ideas are not always clear and the transition is usually very. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 4 and more. Jacobs well was there, and jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves.
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. This is the way i studied i john and in lessons 4 6. It was necessary for him travel through samaria, not just geographically, but because it was divinely orchestrated, that we should witness the open compassion. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. Shepherd and others to assist in preparing a complete commentary on the whole new testament scriptures, being assigned the books of mark and john. They could not help remembering the miraculous interventions of divine providence in feeding elijah by the ravens, at the brook cherith, 1 kings xvii. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan. The macarthur bible commentary offers pastors, bible teachers, serious bible readers, and anyone seeking to read and understand the scriptures a way to focus their studies while still seeing the entire bibles application to the christian life. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Although the wbc series is not the most readerfriendly series, it is worth the effort in this instance. Here, john suggests that there are forces of spiritual darkness that guide and influence the world.
May 06, 2012 verse 11 makes a move that by this point in 1 john should come as no surprise. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. One of the features of this whole epistle is the presentation of a number of tests. From wikibooks, open books for an open world 6 the children of god love one another 1 jn 4. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. John 1221 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Through clever word pictures like this that strike the reader with their simple truth, acclaimed bestselling author and former pastor warren wiersbe shares priceless unchanging realities as he opens up the book of i john. Gospel of john bible study 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. The incarnation meant that the grace, glory, and love of god had been made visible see 1. When john wrote this epistle, false teaching and false teachers had already infiltrated the christian church, and a number of people had followed these false teachings. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. The gospel of john written by john 2 john written by john 3 john written by john revelation written by john all the books of the bible sorted.
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