John has been speaking of boldness, and that naturally suggests its oppositefear. The chapter also says some things that do not show love. John 18 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 18 in plain english. The bible book of john with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The samaritan woman needed to be confronted with her sin john 4. What i mean is, if your friend does any of the things mentioned in verses 47, then they are not a true friend. The word accomplish here is the same word which in 1 john 4. The future punishment that awaits those who do not believe does not concern the abiding believer. The bracketed words are not a reflection of what is actually in the original greek text. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. None of us who accepts this teaching will have to approach the judgment seat of god with our fingers crossed, wondering if we are going to make it. Jan 30, 2020 book of 1 john bible survey who was john the apostle in the bible.
In my text he explains and enlarges that statement. There is no fear in love the man who feels that he loves god with all his heart can never dread him as his judge. Verses 4 to 7 are actually a very good test for relationships. What is the difference between the gospel of john and 1. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is. Torment does not convey the whole idea of the word. 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. By our faith in the lord jesus, and the abiding presence of the lord, all fear of impending judgment is gone. At the behest of many people i have decided to provide the following translation of john 1. For the article with the predicate see robertson, grammar, pp. The one who fears is not made perfect in love 1 john 4. It does not mean that jesus took the flawed work of god and made it flawless. Much of the time, the world equates lust with love, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Day 1 read john 16 day 2 read john 712 day 3 read john 17 day 4 read john 1819 day 5 read john 2021 what was most meaningful or challenging to you. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works. The first 18 verses are his prologue, acting like an executive. Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven 1 john 1.
Howard marshall, dictionary of jesus and the gospel. If, as a child of god, we still fear gods punishment, we have not yet reached the. Thats what john means when he says, the one who fears is not. That says, this is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment. Summary notes on john 1 vs 118 covent garden talks. The bible says that love is of god and god is love 1 john 4. Little children, you are from god and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Although 1 john does not exhibit some of the general. The samaritan woman of chapter 4 is poor, outcast even among the outcast samaritans, and not expecting to meet the lord at all. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. When we experience gods love in our lives and share it with others, we do not need to fear.
But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. Nkjv 18 we know that whoever is born of god does not sin. Whoever would know jesus christ should know the true meaning of in johns 1 joel b. For thou hast had five husbands which she either had had lawfully, and had buried one after another. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Johns gospel wanted to introduce nonchristians to the true god, to know, believe in, and accept him 20. God abides in the one who loves and the one who confesses. John, the author, states plainly the overall purpose of his book about jesus in 20v31. The same words occur in the prologue to johns gospel john 1.
Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. 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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. He has been saying that perfect love produces courage in the day of judgment, because it produces likeness to christ, who is the judge. But here, john continues, if we love one another, god abides in us, and his love is perfected in us. Share how john says that fear and love work along with each other. No one who is willing to follow johns teaching needs to be frightened at the approach of death. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. Clarify share report asked october 04 2014 anonymous. John bible book with full chapters king james version. 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. To know what actions express love, read this chapter.
The twoway relationship of gods love in our lives gives us confidence and security. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. What is the difference between the gospel of john and 1 john. John uses a rare word in my text when he says fear hath torment. Heres a deeper look at this beloved scripture verse and the meaning of the passage. Nicodemus needed to be reminded that his knowledge was incomplete john 3. When we take these verses together, the meaning of verse 18 becomes a little more obvious. Everything god does is impelled and influenced by his love.
If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. Ye are of god, little children, and have overcome them. The third chapter is an exegetical study of john 1. The book of 1 john is not an essay or dissertation, but a teaching of gods word in letterform. The gospel of john was a book about jesus life and 1 john was a letter to his fellow christians for encouragement and counsel. Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge jesus. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith. John wrote this book to give us confidence for the day of judgment and to. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Love of the world is forbidden by god, and conforming to it shows that a person loves it romans 12.
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