David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of. We are looking at john chapter 2 and if your recall, there are no chapter and verse distinctions in the originals. None is more famous than the onesentence summary of the gospel found in john 3. The word disciples in the gospel of john is used more broadly than it is in the book of matthew where it refers. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. The disciples who accompanied him are the 5 mentioned in chapter 1. New international version 1 on the third day a wedding took place at cana in galilee. However, by following in the word and obeying the commandments set forth by god, the believer is choosing to lead an enlightened life.
It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. John chapter 5 kjv king james version jesus did not ask the crippled man about the pool. Now both jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. He is jesus christ, the one who is truly righteous. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. D, when john would have been near the end of his life. Read and study john 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The old and new commandment, that we should walk in the light, and love the brethren, 1 john 2. The design or purport of this letter, the design of what i have just said concerning communion with god and the overthrow of it by an irreligious course, is to dissuade and drive you from sin. First, fellowship includes following christ as our advocate 1 john 2. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
Describing his original readers spiritual state 1214, john cautions against loving the world and being deceived by antichrists 1523. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Let us hone in on the logos which is found especially in chapter 1 and then after that we dont have that theme of the word or the logos being developed in john but we see him here. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had an account of the first disciples whom jesus called, andrew and peter, philip and nathanael. A number of scriptures indicate that christ died for the world john 1. Nicodemus does not understand what the lord jesus means by new birth john 3. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Chapter two opens with jesus, his mother and his disciples present in galilee, in the village of cana. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. These were the firstfruits to god and to the lamb, rev.
Read and study john, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on john 19 and more. Verse 6 now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the jews manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. He asked his mother what she wanted him to do, knowing that she wanted him to make more wine. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The days enumerated in john s first two chapters constitute a week, and mayperhaps be intended as a contrast to the last week of christs ministry john. A statement of what prevails in the world, 1 john 2. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. John 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world.
Read john 19 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in our love for brothers and sisters in jesus. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. The first epistle of john chapter two we have an advocate who is also the propitiation for our sins and to truly know him we must keep his commandments 16, especially to love one another 711. John 2 details how jesus, his disciples, and his mother attended a wedding at cana of galilee. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. John chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Munzi bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you.
This tells me that mary knows that jesus does miracles. The lord jesus does not encounter as much lack of judgment and misunderstanding in the synoptic gospels as he does in the gospel of john. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. However, if and when they do, he wants them to know there is an advocate. In the gospel of john, jesus mother is never mentioned by name but she is mentioned john 2. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. The events recorded in chapter one of johns gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. John, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.
Nothing in 2 john gives clear indication of a particular year or even decade of composition. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the fatherjesus christ, the righteous one. John writes so that his readers may not sin verse 1. My dear children, i am writing this to you so that you will not sin. John chapter 2 the beginning of the book of signs background wedding festivities usually lasted a week, and may have depended in part in the donations from guests for wine. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. My little children, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. This is part 4 in a 23part study on the book of john. But they are memories of a person who was present at these events. Now he sets forth a characteristic of genuine knowledge of god. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Dont fret when there is a scant supply in your household, but trust in god and do the best you can and he will help you. John placed this verse here as a transition to explain jesus movement from cana in galilee to.
My little children, these things write i unto you, that you sin not, 1 john 2. Study romans 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. John chapter 1 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. The king james bible definition of an antichrist fits a group of people very well. In the cost of discipleship, dietrich bonhoeffer penned the words, cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without jesus christ, living and incarnate 1959. John said that when we do sin, jesus is there on our behalf as the propitiation.
John explicitly mentions the selling of, cattle, sheep, and doves. Chapter summary jesus attends a wedding where he performs his first miracle. The apostles description of the different states in the family of god. David guzik commentary on 1 john 2, in which john explains how sin and. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. John 1 english standard version esv the word became flesh. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. Andrew, simon peter, philip, nathanael and the unnamed disciple who was surely john, who also witnessed this miracle. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
The elder is the aged apostle john, who according to ancient tradition lived into his nineties. Previously in this chapter, john examined us according to. John 1 esv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Most of the world will be eternally condemned to hell to pay for their own sins, so they could not have been paid for by christ. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the father. Chapter 2 continues johns focus on fellowship with god, through five major points. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17.
John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. Commentaries for 1 john chapter 2 obedience to gods commands. There are three precious claims for each christian in this chapter. The events recorded in chapter one of john s gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1.
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. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The first is when jesus turns water into wine at a wedding and the second is. That all men through him might believe he testified that jesus was the true light the true teacher of the way to the kingdom of glory, and the lamb or sacrifice of god, which was to bear away the sin of the world, john 1. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922.
The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. It is the personal account of someone who had seen these events. Here is the vivid description of an eyewitness who, after so many years, could still see the six great waterpots sitting there, precisely in a certain place. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. A christian is a follower of, and a believer in the lord jesus christ. John chapter 2 john relates the first great sign performed by jesus to demonstrate his deity, the turning of water into wine. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. 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. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Its very important for you to see the smoothness of this because it then goes on to say in chapter 2 verse 1, on the third day.
And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here. Read john 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is first of seven such signs in the gospel of john. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the. Let this prophecy that seducers would rise in the christian world, keep us from being seduced. John 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in.
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