Commentaries gospel of john

Leon morris the gospel according to john new international commentary on the new testament. 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. 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. Commentary on matthew this commentary on matthews gospel completes the coverage of the threeyear lectionary of sunday gospel readings. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. They explain scripture and help students learn and understand the meaning and application, while also giving answers for vital questions and issues. The area near the pool of siloam was a busy area with lots of people passing by daily. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and. 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. Gospel of john read henry alfords18101871 fascinating brief biography and phil johnsons related comments. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. Home fathers of the church homilies on the gospel of john chrysostom homilies on the gospel of john. The result is an accessibly written theological commentary focusing on the questions marks gospel raises.

It is an example of conservative evangelical scholarship at its best. Several texts can be found on wikisource including the king james version and this modernized version. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. Commentary on the gospel of john the commentary on john shows the angelic doctor at his most profound. Carson, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 1991, 715 pp. In the same manner, it appears to me that the whole people of christ. 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. Jesus performs a sign shmeia in the fourth gospel which is followed by dialogue and then commentary from jesus that provides the. Keeners commentary on the gospel of john is a work of stunning erudition.

But often we see persons disputing about liberty of every kind, while they are slaves to some sinful lust. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. 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. 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. 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. Ridderboss commentary, as the subtitle suggests, focuses on the theological issues raised by. The gospel according to saint john is to many people the most precious book in the bible, says dr. In john s version of the multiplication of loaves, jesus spoke about eating his flesh and drinking his blood v. The context this gospel is a richly woven tapestry that derives its richness from interrelated threads. It not only says as in the beginning of the gospel, john 1. 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. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english.

Commentary on the gospel of john book i new advent. 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. 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. A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching.

Light is a used as a symbol of the absence of darkness. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. John is unique among his many writings on sacred scripture. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. However, this is not to say the john commentary is lacking but that its readers maybe be.

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. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels. John overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. 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. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. 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. Carson pillar, 1991 midlevel if i could have only one commentary on the gospel of john, it would be the pillars commentary written by. But when he read them, john had not yet written his gospel. Top 5 commentaries on the gospel of john ligonier ministries.

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. From nicene and postnicene fathers, first series, vol. Jerome letter 73 to evangelus verses ambrosiasters question 109 on melchizedek. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. 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. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. The book is definitely filled with amazing facts and enlightens any reader who picks it up. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. John overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.

Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The forerunner is introduced, as in the other gospels. 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. 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. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved.

Very highly recommended to any who want to understand better the gospel of john. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of. Gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown. According to tradition this very special gospel was written at the very end of the first century ad. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. John centers his gospel on what jesus said and did in jerusalem. 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. 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. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The gospel has been depicted in live narrations and dramatized in productions, skits, plays, and passion plays, as well as in film. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible.

Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic patristic bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. In order to bring the tremendous wealth of this gospel to the reader, dr. This is the nearunanimous choice of those who have written commentaries on the commentaries. Each of the gospels emphasizes a different origin of jesus.

John gills exposition of the bible is a verse by verse commentary of the new testament. This is a chapterbychapter study guide to the biblical gospel of john. John, passing over the conception, nativity, education, and growth, speaks immediately of the eternal generation, saying, in the beginning was. John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts. Apr 02, 2014 the top 5 commentaries on every book of the bible. John commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. 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.

Charles haddon spurgeon alfords greek testament for the use of theological students and ministers, is an invaluable aid to. Carson the gospel according to john pillar new testament commentary, 1990. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. A number of readers of my earlier commentaries have asked me when i would write a commentary on john. In this solid evangelical commentary on johns gospel, a respected scripture. Scholars will be mining its references and citing its interpretations for decades to come. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.

This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. William plachers inaugural volume in this exciting series offers theological perspectives on what most scholars believe to be the earliest gospel. 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. Especially important to note is the element of choice portrayed in johns gospel. Lewis takes a broad thematic approach to the gospel while at the same time giving exegetical and homiletical insights about individual pericopes. He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. Commentaries on john a list of the best commentaries on john ranked by scholars. 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. 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. Commentaries on the daily gospel of the mass together with. 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. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Best commentaries and books on john logos bible software.

Keith mathison says, this commentary shows carsons usual exegetical care and insight. 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. In the introduction of this gospel john proclaimed that jesus the light of men and the world. 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. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with.

In the prologue, the evangelist declared, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Much work in programming and editing was done by skip gaede. 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. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be. Christ in the gospel offers us freedom, he has power to do this, and those whom christ makes free are really so. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. 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. Another holds that john was written last, by someone who knew about the other three gospels, but who wished to write a spiritual gospel instead. Gospel according to johncommentaries, commentaries new. The english translation was first published in 1997. Barclay has accompanied his unique translation of the text with a detailed commentary almost verse by verse. Especially important to note is the element of choice portrayed in john s gospel. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.