Ye believe in god the almighty preserver and governor of the universe, who is able to support you under, and deliver you out of, all. In understanding the bible you always have to look. What are some reasons why their hearts are troubled. Even if i do bear witness of myself, yet my witness is true. He had before quoted their law of evidence, and showed that he fulfilled its canons. I will not leave you orphans, or fatherless, for though i leave you, yet i leave you this comfort, i will come to you. John 10 jesus is the good shepherd john 11 lazarus is raised from the dead. Calming troubled hearts with trust and hope in jesus. In ernest gordons true account of life in a world war ii japanese prison. Jesus had repeatedly talked about his coming death and departure and he brings into a sharp focus the comments he had made. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will i do, that the father may be glorified in the son. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was.
Place your confidence in god, and in me as the mediator between god and man, john 14. This is the second volume of a five book series on the gospel of john. It seems the officers, whose province it was to take care of the temple, permitted a market of these animals, and other things necessary for sacrifice, to be kept in the court of the gentiles, in order that the worshippers might be supplied with victims requisite for the altar. Christ promises them a spiritual and heavenly inheritance, and thus lifts up their drooping hearts. At this point jesus began his farewell discourse contained in john chapters1417. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words. Divinity and humanity indivisible and incomprehensible, but full of truth. John chapter 14 john chapter 15 john chapter 16 john chapter 17 john chapter 18. Also see for an explanation of jesus being the word of god. Jesus is trying to make it very clear that the father totally approves everything he has said and done. Study guide for john 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
John 15, ironsides notes on selected books, one of over 110 bible. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. John 15 ironsides notes on selected books bible commentaries. The last supper was just concluding, and judas left to betray jesus. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf.
For record read in each instance witness, as in john 8. John 1 the biblical illustrator bible commentaries. The power to heal is in the name of jesus christ our lord. Thomas, speaking for all the disciples, responds, lord. I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in me. Among these are reminders that jesus is planning to bring them to be where he is, assurance that he is the way, and the first explicit promise s of the coming of the holy spirit. God con carne as my latin american brothers might say. Sloyan warns, to preach on john 1417 is easier said than done.
John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. One commentator calls john the maverick gospel, an appropriate designation. John chapter 14 continued discover books of the bible. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again, and receive you unto myself. Oct 23, 2006 we are looking at john chapter 14, and we started last week looking at the upper room discourse and that discourse goes from john to john 17 and in looking at this particular chapter, we have to go back a little bit. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. Jesus did not mean greater works in power, but in extent. 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. John chapter 1 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. But that the world may know that i love the father, and as the father gave me commandment, so i do. His comments in chapter 14, at least, were made while jesus and the disciples were at the table in the upper room.
John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. The farewell discourse in chapter, jesus gathered the disciples together in the upper room for the passover meal. Let not your hearts be troubled at the thoughts of my departure from you, and leaving you in a world where you are likely to meet with many temptations, trials, and troubles, and to become a helpless prey to the rage and power of your enemies. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7 john chapter 8 john chapter 9 john chapter 10 john chapter 11 john chapter 12 john chapter john chapter 14 john chapter 15 john chapter 16 john chapter 17 john chapter 18 john chapter 19 john chapter 20 john chapter 21. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. Prior to jesus arrest, he knew his disciples would flee in fear when he allowed himself to be taken away for trial and crucifixion, so he shared these truths for them and for all who would follow him later. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin. Most teach that god the father, jesus the son and the holy spirit are simply three separate gods. These things i have spoken to you while being present with you.
Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. The disciples were aware of jesus conflict with jewish authorities and the danger that it presented. John focused on the holy spirit working in the back ground throughout jesus ministry. Is the comforter of john c1416 the holy spirit or muhammad. How serious is jesus that his followers keep my word john 14. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter fourteen the lord begins in john 14. Jesus has spoken of going to his fathers house and has said the disciples know the way there 14. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
John 14 nkjv the way, the truth, and the life bible gateway. John 14 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against discouragements, john 14. Boice spent eight years preparing this masterwork set. The way, the truth, and the life let not your heart be troubled. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again and receive you to myself. John 14, coffman commentaries on the bible, 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. Who did jesus mean by you when addressing the disciples regarding the comforter. Jesus openly stated both his equality with the father john 14. The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. The author of this gospel tends to follow a pattern. The coming of the light john 1 4 expositional commentary, james boice is one of the great expositors of the last century. Son and the word logos of god, gods selfrevelation john 1.
Reject the godman and be separated forever from his glorious presence. Speaking of how peoples lives convey the meaning of ideas, eliot. Enduring word bible commentary john chapter 14 john 14 the departing jesus a. Gospel of john chapter 14 free online bible study lessons. Ye believe in god, believe also in me it is best to read both the verbs in the imperative mood. This series of books on john s gospel are quite unique. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Jesus says here, if you cannot understand that the father is in me, and me in him, then let all these miracles that i have done show you that i am truly carrying out the fathers wishes, as well as my own. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, i will do it. John 14 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words and comfortable words he here speaks to them.
God the son prays to god the father that he might send god the holy spirit to us. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Something happensfollowed by discussionfollowed by jesus explanation. The gospel of john chapter 14 is the first of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world. Aug 03, 2016 bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 1. Includes cross references, questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on john chapter 14. To remain with jesus is the highest virtue in johns gospel 15. We now come to that portion of the evangelical history which we may with propriety call its holy of holies. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 14 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 14 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
He would soon be taken captive, he said, i will not leave you as orphans. Only a few years back japan was heartily patronizing christianit. Our evangelist, like a consecrated priest, alone opens up to us the view into this sanctuary. They see the concept of the trinity as a problem and try to explain it, limiting it to an earthly or human explanation. It is crazy what the bible tells us who we are and it is the best thing in the ever to believe in christ.
Christ promises that he would continue his care of his disciples. Chapter 14 this chapter is a continuation of christs discourse with his disciples after supper. Christ answers, and shows that the manifestation is to be made to those who love god, and to them the holy spirit is to be an infallible teacher, john 14. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
Chapter 14 begins a series of remarks meant to encourage the disciples, in the face of dire warnings. The disciples began to lose all hope of a secular kingdom, and were discouraged in consequence. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The paraclete in john is a teacher, a witness to jesus, and a prosecutor of the world, who represents the continued presence on earth of the jesus who has returned to the father. 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 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
And i will pray the father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you for ever. In chapters 1417, jesus explains events that are to comejesus death, resurrection and ascension. The commencement of christian work in japan happened thus. As jesus departs, he gives the gift of the holy spirit and his peace. By eliminating a pair of maternal genes, as mentioned earlier, japanese team was. In other words, john s gospel is a text book about how the spirit works in this world as well as our lives. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John 14 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 14 in plain english that everyone can understand. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. John 1, the biblical illustrator, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. John bible study verse by verse of the book of john.
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