Explanation of the book of 1 john 5

John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. First john seems to assume that the reader is familiar with the gospel. Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The first five verses of johns gospel say quite a lot about jesus. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. The meaning of verses 16 and 17 is debated among christians. View chuck swindoll s chart of first john, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses.

In the first letter, the elder encourages the christians in his community to stay together. John chapter 5 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Comma johanneum is an interpolated phrase in verse 5. The gist of the divine witness or testimony is that eternal life 1 jn 5. It is a grand introduction to the son of god and the savior of the world. After these things there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. Johannine epsitles 1 3 john johannine epsitles 1 3 john summary. The jewish people traveled to jerusalem at different times in the year for religious feasts. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english. Most trinitarians believe that the word logos refers directly to jesus christ, so in most versions of john logos is capitalized and translated word some versions even write jesus christ in john 1. 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. It is cited, in conjunction with the sixth and eighth, 1 john 5. Commentary for 1 john 5 brotherly love is the effect of the new birth, which makes obedience to all gods commandments pleasant. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god.

The identification of the water and the blood in 1 john 5. This is a view which would seem to be confirmed by the passage in john 19. Study 1 john 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It became a touchpoint for protestant and catholic debates over the doctrine of the trinity in the early modern period the passage first appeared as an addition to the vulgate, the ecclesiastical latin translation of the bible, and entered the greek manuscript. In the beginning namely, of the creation, for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of genesis. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity.

But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. The book of 1 john is a letter although it contains no opening address or greeting typically found in a letter, which identifies the writer and the recipients to whom it was written. Summary of 1 john 5 for the love of god is this, that we obey his commandments. Belief of this truth is the only faith that can overcome and gain victory over the world. The three witnesses on earth seem therefore to be the gospel, attended with the spirit and power of god, and the two ordinances of baptism, and the lords supper. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 5 and more. The book of 1 john is not an essay or dissertation, but a. What is the sin that does not lead to death, in 1 john 5. Chapter 5 presents john s first record of jesus directly confronting his enemies.

It is written by the discipleapostle john around 8595 a. Fellowship with god and his children click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. He will explain that the means by which believers conquer the world. The first part is the healing of the infirm man, and in the second part john tells us about the divine role of jesus.

If it were an intellectual problem it could be met by explanation. Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure christians of their faith and love in jesus christ. Many of johns recurring themes are found in this passage. Well, let me venture an answer in summary form and then drop back and give the foundations for it from the context of 1. It obtains by gospel promise a right to the indwelling spirit of grace, that is greater. Study the bible online using commentary on john 5 and more. In the gospel blood stands for jesus selfsacrifice in death 6. Among these are the miraculous signs of jesus, his claims of divinity, and the warped perspective of those. The book of 1 st john is a general epistle apostolic letter. After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. According to this the meaning would be, that he appointed baptism by water as a.

Water in the gospel of john is consistently used as a symbol for the holy spirit. This was the language of the troubadours and men of. It is imperative that the serious student of the bible come to a basic understanding of logos, which is translated as word in john 1. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1.

Many of john s recurring themes are found in this passage. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Dec 11, 2017 thats the balance you find in 1 john 5. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 5. But, generally speaking, we conclude that there sins that people can commit which god takes seriously enough so as to end their lives. Whoever believes that jesus is the christ is born of god, and everyone who loves him who begot also loves him who is begotten of him. In other words, yes, there is such a thing as a christian sinning and not being damned for it. Here we have three different letters, written at different times, to different people. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. Verse 6 is connected with verse 5 in that he who believes in jesus, the son of god overcomes the world. Yet theyre all loosely tied together by the same ideas.

In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. There are at least two applications for these verses. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. Thus he would teach us to attend religious assemblies. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. The object of the apostle in this verse, in connection with 1 john 5. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches.

John 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. So verse 16 begins with if anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and god will give him life to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Dec 11, 2016 watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Well, let me venture an answer in summary form and then drop back and give the foundations for it from the context of 1 john and the wider new testament teaching. 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 johannine comma is found in twentynine of the fairest, oldest, and most correct of extant vulgate manuscripts maynard, a history of the debate over 1 john 5. An example of this is of ananias and sapphira in acts 5. This explanation also connects best with what jesus said in john 3. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Because it was an ordinance of god, which, as a subject, he would observe, being made under the law though as a son he might have pleaded an exemption. John returns again in this verse to the theme of believers as overcomers. Unless, of course, you read the book of revelation. Most of this passage is taken up by the words of christ himself, responding to jewish critics. David guzik commentary on 1 john 5, where john explains how the believer is. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well.

Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches. He then summarizes many of the same points he has already made. A person may have this attitude, yet still sin on occasion out of weakness, ignorance, bad judgment, or even inadvertently. Christ, though residing in galilee, yet went up to jerusalem at the feast, john 5. John clarifies that eternal life is given by god through his son jesus christ. Purpose to give assurance of eternal life to those who believe in christ 5. 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. John 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The shining of the light is continuous, but the darkness is obstinate. He then continues by saying that obeying god is not difficult, because by believing in jesus christ and having faith we are able to. Sep 12, 2017 the johannine comma is found in twentynine of the fairest, oldest, and most correct of extant vulgate manuscripts maynard, a history of the debate over 1 john 5. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. Introduction to 1 john bible exposition commentary. Read and study 1 john 5 with the versebyverse bible commentary.

Its purpose was to warn about the increasing threat of false teachings and to reassure christians of their faith. If god has spoken to us through jesus, his word, then we had better listen to and obey jesus. To possess the son is not acceptance of a doctrine but of a person who lives now and provides life. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. The son of god is the one that came by water and blood. From cana to cana chapters 24 2 b selected highlights from the later part of jesus public ministry. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Read john 5 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. What is the meaning of water and blood in 1 john 5. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Chapter 5 presents johns first record of jesus directly confronting his enemies.