First john bible book

The purpose of the first book of john was to encourage christians to love one another because god is love. This description likely pointed to john for three reasons. John 1, new international version niv the bible app. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Near the end of the 1st century, john was exiled to the island of patmos. The other purpose was to combat various forms of heresies which had crept into the church. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. It was written with one of the main objectives of getting deeper into what other verses have to say about the verse you are reading. The one message that i see clearly throughout the book of john which all the scriptures focus upon is the word was made flesh see john 1. Bible study on the book of first john this study on first john is a little different from most you will find. In the first 18 verses, we find that these verses constitute the prologue which introduces many of the major themes that john will treat, especially the main theme that jesus is the christ, the son.

The epistle is not written in the same form as the other biblical epistles, lacking an epistolary. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first of the johannine epistles of the new testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. Although 1 john does not exhibit some of the general. 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. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. He first established his credentials as as an eyewitness to the resurrection of jesus christ, mentioning that his hands had touched the risen savior. 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. Like the gospel of john, the 3 letters of john were written to supply evidence essential for the building of credible faith. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john. He may have been a first cousin of jesus his mother may have been salome, possibly a. I really love how you present the various books of the bible. The first epistle of john 1 john from the holy bible new international version niv book 62 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so.

The key personalities of this book are jesus christ, his twelve disciples, mary magdalene, john the baptist, lazarus, his sisters mary and martha, jewish religious leaders. Im really enjoying slowly reading the book of john. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The book is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions, and went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form around ad 80100. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. The book of john is a gospel that contains narrative history, sermons, parables, and a few prophetic oracles. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.

View chuck swindolls chart of first john, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. He addresses false doctrines that threatened the faith of the early saints cp. When you actually start the study you will want to read one paragraph at a time, then answer the. First john, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. These letters are so called because they are addressed to the universal church in general, and not to a specific community, as, for example, the philippians. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. First john is one of the most simple, yet profound, texts in the bible. These letters are so called because they are addressed to the universal church in general, and not to a specific community.

Now take the time to read the entire epistle of first john. 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. The first book of john niv audio holy bible high quality. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. It has also been argued that the seemingly more developed theology. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society.

While paul wrote to specific congregations and individuals, peter, james, john, and jude wrote to broader audiences scattered across the roman empire. It is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its. He knows the truth, and so he writes a letter to help the church know how to tell the children of god from. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Just lightly read through the short book to familiarize yourself with the layout of the book and get some idea of what john has to say. John bible book with full chapters king james version. 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 otherwise. It is attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the gospel of john and. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Salvation is not found in hidden, secret knowledge, but is found in the light of christ. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. Jun 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. He cried out, saying, this is the one i spoke about when i said, he who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.

The first view may be supported by reference to the statement of clement of alexandria died between 211 and 216 that john wrote to supplement the accounts found in the other gospels eusebius, ecclesiastical history, 6. For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the father, and was manifested unto us. It is not important to try to understand it at this time. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first. Although ancient traditions attributed to the apostle john the fourth gospel, the book of revelation, and the three epistles of john. The following statements we find in first john only.

The first book of john, chapter 1 1 that which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. The main theme in the bible book of john is to prove conclusively that jesus is the son of god and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The first letter of john is the fourth of seven catholic or universal letters of the new testament of the bible, along with the james, the first and second letters of peter, the second and third letters of john, and jude. The letter is difficult to date with precision, but factors such as 1 evidence from early christian writers irenaeus and clement of alexandria, 2 the early form of gnosticism reflected in the denunciations of the letter and 3 indications of the advanced age of john suggest the end of the first century. 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. This is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. This study guide was designed for adult bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. False teachers had gone out from the church and had begun to teach another doctrine. That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also. The holy bible book 62 1 john kjv dramatized audio. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides.

The purpose of john s book 30 jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. It also seems evident that john had a purpose to write that was negative in nature. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Whatever its relation to the gospel, 1 john may be dated toward the end of the first century. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. Edition rcu17ss, revised chinese union version traditional script shen edition rcu17ts. It was written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This emphasis by john, while striking, is not without love. Book of 1 john read, study bible verses online bible study tools.

God bless you and good night a god bless book by hannah hall board. The book of 1 john kjv audio bible full by alexander. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. In recent translations of eusebius historia ecclesia the greek phrase ajpov th iwannou protevra ejpistolh is almost always translated as the first. May 09, 2015 the first epistle of john 1 john from the holy bible new international version niv book 62 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. Since the author of 1 john seems to build on concepts and themes found in the fourth gospel, it is reasonable to date the letter somewhere between a. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life.