Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. It revealed things that i, having read the gospel of john numerous times along side other commentaries of it, had certainly never known and much more. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. But often we see persons disputing about liberty of every kind, while they are slaves to some sinful lust. It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews. A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. In john s gospel, the multiplication of loaves took place close to the jewish feast of passover, a memorial of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt ex 12. The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels. This is a chapterbychapter study guide to the biblical gospel of john.
However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Commentary on the gospel of john book i new advent. Gospel of john read henry alfords18101871 fascinating brief biography and phil johnsons related comments. Commentaries on the daily gospel of the mass together with. I gather that many people are attracted to the gospel, yet realise that it is difficult to understand without a guide. John is unique among his many writings on sacred scripture. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. Jerome letter 73 to evangelus verses ambrosiasters question 109 on melchizedek. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. If there is a twofold reaction to jesus in johns gospel, it should be emphasized that that reaction is very much dependent on mans choice, a choice that is influenced by his way of life, whether his deeds are wicked or are done in god vss. 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. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible.
John overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Light is a used as a symbol of the absence of darkness. But when he read them, john had not yet written his gospel. Ridderboss commentary, as the subtitle suggests, focuses on the theological issues raised by. Jesus performs a sign shmeia in the fourth gospel which is followed by dialogue and then commentary from jesus that provides the. Christ in the gospel offers us freedom, he has power to do this, and those whom christ makes free are really so. In order to bring the tremendous wealth of this gospel to the reader, dr. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. Keeners commentary on the gospel of john is a work of stunning erudition. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries.
John declares his purpose in writing this gospel 20. 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. The english translation was first published in 1997. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. John overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John, passing over the conception, nativity, education, and growth, speaks immediately of the eternal generation, saying, in the beginning was. I have tried to write the commentary in such a way that it does not suppose knowledge of the earlier commentaries on mark and luke. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Barclay has accompanied his unique translation of the text with a detailed commentary almost verse by verse. Carson pillar, 1991 midlevel if i could have only one commentary on the gospel of john, it would be the pillars commentary written by.
Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. In john s version of the multiplication of loaves, jesus spoke about eating his flesh and drinking his blood v. The gospel has been depicted in live narrations and dramatized in productions, skits, plays, and passion plays, as well as in film. The most recent such portrayal is the 2014 film the gospel of john, directed by david batty and narrated by david harewood and brian cox, with selva rasalingam as jesus. Home fathers of the church homilies on the gospel of john chrysostom homilies on the gospel of john. Commentary on matthew this commentary on matthews gospel completes the coverage of the threeyear lectionary of sunday gospel readings. 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. The forerunner is introduced, as in the other gospels. Leon morris the gospel according to john new international commentary on the new testament. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. The author of a muchloved twovolume matthew commentary 1990 that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, frederick dale bruner now offers the gospel of john. That people which was called of old the people of god was divided into twelve tribes, and over and above the other tribes it had the levitical order, which itself again carried on the service of god in various priestly and levitical suborders. It is an example of conservative evangelical scholarship at its best.
Gospel of john commentary is easy to findsome of the most famous theologians in history have closely examined the text and underscored its importance from as early as the beginning of the third century. Very highly recommended to any who want to understand better the gospel of john. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be. Karoline lewis draws together the strengths of two exegetical approaches to the gospel of john in this volume of the fortress biblical preaching commentaries series. Best commentaries and books on john logos bible software.
An important deduction from the fact of jesus many baptisms, none of which were administered by himself personally, yet being referred to as his baptisms and his accomplishment, is this. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The area near the pool of siloam was a busy area with lots of people passing by daily. William plachers inaugural volume in this exciting series offers theological perspectives on what most scholars believe to be the earliest gospel. Several texts can be found on wikisource including the king james version and this modernized version. The author of the fourth gospel was the younger of the two sons of zebedee, a fisherman on the sea of galilee, who resided at bethsaida, where were born peter and andrew his brother, and philip also. Gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and. From nicene and postnicene fathers, first series, vol. 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. I highlight my favorite commentaries on the fourth gospel written by john to help you select your first or next commentary on the gospel of john. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of. John centers his gospel on what jesus said and did in jerusalem.
Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. If there is a twofold reaction to jesus in john s gospel, it should be emphasized that that reaction is very much dependent on mans choice, a choice that is influenced by his way of life, whether his deeds are wicked or are done in god vss. The context this gospel is a richly woven tapestry that derives its richness from interrelated threads. Carson the gospel according to john pillar new testament commentary, 1990. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. Lewis takes a broad thematic approach to the gospel while at the same time giving exegetical and homiletical insights about individual pericopes.
The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. Aimed primarily at situating the gospel in its intellectual, theological, and historical context, this monumental commentary cites an unparalleled array of ancient sources. 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. Especially important to note is the element of choice portrayed in johns gospel. In the same manner, it appears to me that the whole people of christ.
He illuminates the doctrine of the text by weaving in scriptural referencs, by citing the church fathers interpretations, and by applying his probing mind to unraveling difficulties in the text, all the while leading the reader ever deeper. Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic patristic bible commentary. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts. Gospel according to johncommentaries, commentaries new. He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs. Much work in programming and editing was done by skip gaede. In the introduction of this gospel john proclaimed that jesus the light of men and the world. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1.
Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. John gills exposition of the bible is a verse by verse commentary of the new testament. In this solid evangelical commentary on john s gospel, a respected scripture expositor makes clear the flow of the text, engages a small but representative part of the massive secondary literature on john, shows how the fourth gospel contributes to biblical and systematic theology and offers a. The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. Especially important to note is the element of choice portrayed in john s gospel. In this solid evangelical commentary on johns gospel, a respected scripture. Commentary on the gospel of john the commentary on john shows the angelic doctor at his most profound.
They explain scripture and help students learn and understand the meaning and application, while also giving answers for vital questions and issues. Charles haddon spurgeon alfords greek testament for the use of theological students and ministers, is an invaluable aid to. Commentaries on john a list of the best commentaries on john ranked by scholars. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. Scholars will be mining its references and citing its interpretations for decades to come. 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. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. This is the nearunanimous choice of those who have written commentaries on the commentaries. Top 5 commentaries on the gospel of john ligonier ministries. These electronic texts of calvins commentaries were prepared through the labor of volunteers for the online bible project and the christian classics ethereal library in conjunction with the good folks at ages software.
Each of the gospels emphasizes a different origin of jesus. Keith mathison says, this commentary shows carsons usual exegetical care and insight. It not only says as in the beginning of the gospel, john 1. It is the work of a master theologian, delivered at the university of paris, then the intellectual center in christendom, when thomas was at the height of his fame and apostolic zeal for souls. The result is an accessibly written theological commentary focusing on the questions marks gospel raises. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. 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 book is definitely filled with amazing facts and enlightens any reader who picks it up. Charles haddon spurgeon alfords greek testament for the use of theological students and ministers, is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the new testament. In the prologue, the evangelist declared, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. 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. In this solid evangelical commentary on john s gospel, a respected scripture expositor makes clear the flow of the text, engages a small but representative part of the massive secondary literature on john, shows how the fourth gospel contributes to biblical and systematic theology and offers a consistent exposition of john as a evangelistic 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.
According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. However, this is not to say the john commentary is lacking but that its readers maybe be. A number of readers of my earlier commentaries have asked me when i would write a commentary on john. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Carson, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 1991, 715 pp. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. These free bible study commentaries provide notes and comments versebyverse through bible books.
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