John 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is the holy book of 1 john, known as the first epistle general of john. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The first chapter of john begins with a clear, expressive description of jesus as identical to god the father.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. John 1 kjv in the beginning was the word, and the bible gateway. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. How to pray the rosary, hail mary, our father, saints, prayers, coloring books, novenas, espanol and more. The gospel of john chapter 1 reveals john the baptist as a major player in the greatest story in history. In connection with john s gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on john s gospel. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of john, chapter 1 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons and. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. Chapter 1 is the preamble of the messiahs coming ministry. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god.
Among his students were polycarp, pappias, and ignatius. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 bible truth. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated to us through your revealed word. Second john is the shortest book in the bible and has one chapter. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of john, chapter 1 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. It then segues to the ministry of john the baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. John 1 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic bishops. About one in every 50 words is a form of lovethat makes for about 52 mentions of love in just five short chapters. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and.
A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. Fellowship with god chapter 1 3 brotherly love chapter 4 victory over the world chapter 5. John then describes that the word is jesus who became a man to live among us 1.
All free to download and faithful to the magisterium. No other book of the bible talks about love as often as first john. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. This quiz has been taken 1105 times, with an average score of 68. This whole chapter, and the entire bible became so much more amazing to me once god showed me.
John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The meaning of this phrase is debated, though it likely refers to the particular local church receiving the letter. John the baptist, the samaritan woman, scripture, his. Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. The book begins with a brief introduction in 2 john 1. That john was the last evangelist to write is also well attested, mentioned by irenaeus adv. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus.
This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. But that john wrote as a very old man is an inference which only appears later and combined with other statements which cast considerable doubt on its. There was a man sent from god, whose name was john. The verse has been a source of much debate among bible scholars and translators. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John bible book with full chapters king james version. He lived to a very old age having written the gospel of john, the three epistles, and the book of revelation. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english.
By the end of the chapter, jesus has collected the first five disciples. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. The holy bible book 62 1 john kjv dramatized audio. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. John gives clear evidence that jesus is more than just a man, in the beginning was the word and the word was with god, and the word was god 1.
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