A study of the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1 through 5. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first chapter of john really intrigues me. Sermons from john, chapter one by martin lloyd jones, the teachings. This is the first lesson in a series of bible study on the gospel of john. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. Sermons from john 5 bearing witness of the light john 1. Sermons on john first presbyterian church, jackson. Sometimes the best thing that can happen is to stop praying, stand back and let god do his work. A study of the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 121. Exposition of the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.
When i study a passage of scripture i like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. Ministered along the jordan river east of jerusalem preaching a baptism of. He refers to christ in this way in the this first chapter of john, in i john 5. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. Most people know that christmas celebrates the birth of jesus christ, but they really do not understand as much as we think they do. The prologue to the gospel of john the gospel of john weds theology to poetry. I want to share with you this morning out of the eighth chapter of johns gospel if i can, and in john chapter 8, i want to just call to your attention a. He then goes into a discussion of the titles given to jesus. Bible teaching from the book of john chapter 1 verses 1. John starts his gospel by referring to christ as the word of god. Sermons on the gospel of john mp3 series web page by steven j lawson. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. John knows what hes about to write in these 21 chapters.
And it is not over curious in us to ask why john should have put in this chapter. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Luthers sermons covering the first four chapters of the gospel of john have been joined to form a commentary on these chapters. John 6 is one of the most moving chapters in scripture. The story of jesus life, death, and resurrection closed somewhat hurriedly with the preceding chapter. The last chapter of the gospel of john is an appendix, and not a supplement. Galilee, jerusalem, galilee, jerusalem the end of chapter 4 finds jesus in galilee. These outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Open as pdf exposition of the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction it is our purpose to give d. This is part 1 of the sermon series titled, hello, my name is jesus.
That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on john 1. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up. As we begin our new sermon series in the gospel of john we will. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. In a small southern town there was a nativity scene that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. Read the gospel of john between now and easter sunday. An introduction to the gospel of john, the prologue is a part of the first p in the gospel of john. Chapter 6 our reading for this week moves back to galilee. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. This is different from when his lectures are taken for the basis of a commentary, as his pastoral heart tends to take him more afield.
Feel free to use them as they are, or adapt them to suit your own personal style. Sproul introduces us to the gospel of john and immediately launches into a discussion of the meaning behind the logos. If youve been a christian for very long then youve probably heard this term born again used more time than you can count. For more outlines based on the gospel of john, check out that you may believe. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was fully god. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. Johns gospel is not so much biographical as it is a theological argument for the deity of jesus. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. Be referring to john the baptists testimony concerning jesus later in this chapter. If you are using one of our church bibles youll find that on page 886. Get real 1 john chapter outlines sermon series keep. Sermon series get real 1 john chapter outlines the sin that leads to death 1 john 5.
It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. If god has spoken to us through jesus, his word, then we had better listen to and obey jesus. Turn with me to 1 john, and look at chapter 1 before we begin to look at chapter 2. Martyn lloydjones mp3 series the following sermons are on the first chapter of the gospel of john and are in mp3 format. Whatever else you may enjoy about jesus, johns gospel wants you to know and treasure jesus in his. Sermons on john first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. For this series in john id like to acknowledge the tremendous research. He is a strong foundation stone, able to bear the weight of a worlds sin. Convert a selected clip from one of your sermons into an animated video creatively styled with strong, visual elements in. We are going to look at the gospel of john, and the series is going to be called, that you may believe. Gospel of john ch 15 pt 1 gospel of john grace missionary baptist. Many of you, of course, will be familiar that that is the purpose of johns gospel, because its in the 20th chapter that these things are written so that you may believe that jesus christ is the son of god. Sermons on 1 john first presbyterian church, jackson. By the phrase in the beginning is to be understood eternity.
I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. Jesus is the ultimate jesus gives full grace jesus shows us god three big statements. In the prologue to his gospel, the apostle john introduces another man named john. Luthers works, volume 22 sermons on gospel of st john. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. If you read two chapters a day between tomorrow and palm sunday and then one chapter a day between palm sunday and easter, youll finish the entire book and be prepared for the reality of the resurrection like youve never been before. If you dont have your bibles, the pew bible is available to you, and 1 john is towards the end of the new testament right before the book of revelation and before the book of jude and, of course, 2 nd and 3 rd john, and so right towards. The gospel of john introduction to the bible study on the gospel of john. Preaching from the gospel of john session 2 the big picture and a number of smaller ones the big picture.
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