It is the only one of the three johannine letters to be addressed to. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. Study 3 in the studies on john s gospel looks at three key issues raised in john 2. Various names have been connected with these heresies. What claims are being made above about the word john 1. We know that when christ comes to judge the world 1 john 2.
Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made fleshjohn baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of godjohn, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him. The third epistle of john is a private letter composed to a man named gaius. We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. 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. The man who received the letter, gaius, faces a troublemaker named diotrephes. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. Tony evans challenges christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. This term was prominently mentioned in all of his book that if one would make a keyword search of the word know english equivalent of gnosko in the books of john, that person would notice that he used it several times over in every chapter of the book. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life jhn 20.
Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. By this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. The third epistle of john, often referred to as third john and written 3 john or iii john, is the thirdtolast book of the new testament and the christian bible as a whole, and attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the gospel of john and the other two epistles of john. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the fatherjesus christ, the righteous one. After these things jesus and his disciples came into the land of judea, and there he remained with them and baptized. As to a date, it is commonly believed to have been written close to the end of the 1 st century, somewhere. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. However, it is the first epistle of john which describes the nature of that life in greater detail e. In the first verses of both 2 john and 3 john the author identifies himself as the elder. The three books share the same writing style, however, and so are likely from the same hand. This summary of the book of 3 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 3 john. At the last supper, he was the disciple sitting next to jesus. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament.
Jen wilkins method of bible study remains one of my favorites, with repetitive reading and worksheets that guide through the passage being studied, letting you do most of the work for yourself and come to your own conclusions, before the formal discussion and teaching times. Many contemporary biblical scholars believe that the writer of the letters was not the author of the gospel. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. When false teachers began to undermine the faith of christians at the end of the first century, the apostle john responded with hardhitting words about righteousness, love, and truth. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. John the son of zebedee probably wrote his three nt letters no later than the 90s a. John was one of the three disciples that jesus took with him to witness his transfiguration. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. The chapters have been broken down into sections to make it easier to follow. We are in regular contact with three eternal things.
Each book also addresses deceivers, teachers who no longer acknowledge that jesus is the messiah or son of god but spread fear and. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. The epistles 2 john and 3 john, the gospel of john and the book of revelation 5. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that.
That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of the first epistle of john is. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. The lifechange series of bible studies on books of the bible can help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. Jun 25, 2019 god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1.
Now john also was baptizing in aenon near salim, because there was much water there. Believers are challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving god more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. The theme of 3 john is faithfulness despite opposition. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. By getting a good grasp of the whole book, then we can excitedly find how the particular passage we are studying fits into johns presentation.
Comfortable christianity often means a weak christianity. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. As does the epistle of james this epistle does not contain a perceptible logical structure of thoughts. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live. In a world that hates jesus, we are called to love him and his. Assignments on james 2 please read the whole book of james again as we study chapter 2.
Study 3 in the studies on johns gospel looks at three key issues raised in john 2. 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. Describe the specific example james gives for respect of persons. You can know that you truly know christ if you walk in.
Traditionally, the authorship of 1, 2, and 3 john has been ascribed to the apostle, john son of zebedee, who also was understood to be the author of the gospel of john and revelation. When john wrote this epistle, false teaching and false teachers had already infiltrated the christian church, and a. Please make notes of the things you want to discuss. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The content, style, and vocabulary seem to warrant the conclusion that these three epistles were addressed to the same readers as the gospel of john. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. John assures his audience of this truthas well as the truth of the gospel in generalon two grounds. An excellent study digging into three of the shortest books in the bible, abide was enlightening and convicting. A study of ei\nai ejn and mevnein ejn in the first letter of. These three books are often referred to as letters, though only 1 and 2 john truly fit that description.
The repeated expression of i write unto you indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special compare chap. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. He wrote from ephesus in presentday western turkey, perhaps to churches like those mentioned in rev. And john is thought to be the disciple jesus loved. John also wrote five books of the bible john, 1 3 john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. Rather, the letters are the work of a later community. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Download esv shop the full workbook download nasb shop the full workbook. Sign up for the inside scoop on new products, deals, and all. But we know that when christ appears, we shall be like him, for we. Study guide for 1 john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible.