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. Therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john though jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples, he left judea and departed again to galilee. The three persons of the trinity appear clearly in 1 john 4. Thats the mission of i john warning against false prophets. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 4 walking in the light. Mar 22, 2019 this intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. As we look at the rest of the book of i john, well be referring back to this mission from time to time to make certain we are understanding in context. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. John chapter 4 1611 kjv king james version 1 when therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that iesus made and baptized moe disciples then iohn. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310486206 by gary m. Grace talbert in reply on 1 john 4 thanks for the question.
King james version kjv, authorized king james version akjv, lexham english. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to. Text from the authorized version is from swordsearcher and is the king james bible according. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Well, since he exclusively uses a king james version bible for his sermons, i went hunting for a kjv commentary. For this is the love of god, that we keep his commandments. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Prologue 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome. After speaking about false teachers in verses 1 through 3, john offers reassurance. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 4 and more. Certainly he had openly opposed the jewish leaders before in the temple. John 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. He refers to his readers as little children, using the same greek phrasing he did in 1 john 2. The great god should be represented to this dark world, as pure and perfect light. When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. The bible, then, is clear that in the church era, spiritual power to do miracles is present in false ministers, but that it is evil and misdirected. Christian always wants to speak to the world, and to bring the gospel of jesus. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Earlier in the letter, john brought up the idea of the world and its threat to the christian life 1 john 2.
Also typical of 1 john, the discussion does not remain on the abstract level. It is a name there used for an individual personage. Commentary 25 1960 john for sale antiquarian collectible books. In this chapter the apostle exhorts to try spirits, gives a note to try by, shows who are of the world and who of god, urges christian love by divers considerations, describes our love to god, and the effect of it.
Annes church, blackfriars, wrote the most loving books that could be. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. Read 1 john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. James kennedy, he asked radio listeners if they were truly reading the bible every day and studying it, and if they were using a commentary. If a man say, i love god, and hateth his brother, he is a liar. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john.
Whosoever believeth that jesus is the christ is born of god. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Sep 26, 2005 i bought this commentary when, in a sermon by dr. The spirit itself, the grand agent in this new birth, bears witness with his spirit that he is born of god, romans 8.
While verses refer to the gospel, this refers to the epistle. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. By this we know that we love the children of god, when we love god, and keep his commandments. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in god, and god abides in him. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. And we have known and believed the love that god hath to us.
This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. His glory was spiritually discerned 1 corinthians 2. Read 1 john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. As this is the nature of god, his doctrines and precepts must be such. We have come to know and have believed the love which god has for us. King james version akjv, lexham english bible leb, living bible tlb, the.
In exploring the relationship between gods love for us and our love for each. Ye are of god, little children this, with what follows, is said for the comfort of the saints, and to deliver them from the fears of being drawn aside by the delusions of the false prophets, and antichrists. Both practical and doctrinal, this work draws on the expertise of top evangelical scholars to offer a complete, versebyverse commentary on the entire bible. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and minister born in wales, united kingdom.
Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. John really doesnt tell us why jesus chose this time to return to galilee. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. This is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 1 john 4. Instead it is the community of sinful humanity that is united in rebellion against god. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of god. My dear children, i write this to you so that you will not sin. Ye are of god, little children, and have overcome them. Fellowship with god and his children click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. 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. For readers of the king james version kjv of the bible, this commentary is a must have. David guzik commentary on 1 john 4, where john encourages the believers to abide in god and his love, which is perfected among us. So does this spirit work in and by him that others, though they see not the principle, can easily discern the change produced.
Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The provision of the gospel, for the forgiveness of sin, and the salvation of sinners. The holy bible book 62 1 john kjv dramatized audio. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. He presented the world not as the global earth or the mass of humanity, which god himself loves john 3.
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