First verse of the book of john chapter 4

Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. First name last name email password casesensitive at least 6 character. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. Now jesus learned that the pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than john although in fact it was not jesus who baptized, but his disciples. She is so awestruck by the person of jesus that she forgot the reason she came to the well in the first place. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. He preached the message of the kingdom as matthew 4. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46. This verse also refers to jesus using the second of johns.

The first sign miracle jesus did after coming to galilee from judea, was the turning of water into wine john chapter 2. From my understanding reading scripture just believing you are saved baptism is the first command given to identify with chris being immersed unto his death and. In the scientific community today, there is almost an unexplainable hatred of the concept of god in that world. The wickedness of pretending to love god while we hate one another, 20,21. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. The first letter of john is the fourth of seven catholic or universal letters of the new testament of the bible, along with the james, the first and second letters of peter, the second and third letters of john, and jude. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to 1 john chapter 2. He refers to his readers as little children, using the same greek phrasing he did in 1 john 2. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. An important deduction from the fact of jesus many baptisms, none of which were administered by himself personally, yet being referred to as his baptisms and his accomplishment, is this. We find the title son 29 times in john s gospel, whereof 10 times son of god.

In the first 30 verses we see the story of the samaritan woman and immediately we find a surprise here. Were going to be looking at verses 36 today as we continue to work our way through this great book of scripture. Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does not. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. The first has already been discussed in chapter three of this thesis.

In case your bible version doesnt have the verse, the omitted words read. But if anyone should sin, we have an advocate one who will intercede for us with the fatherit is jesus christ the all righteous upright, just, who conforms to the fathers will in every purpose, thought, and action. The story of the samaritan woman reinforces john s main theme that jesus is the messiah and son of god. He then offers three words of comfort concerning their lives. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god. John will spend much more time later in his gospel explaining jesus role in bringing life to mankind. This emphasis by john, while striking, is not without love. In the douayrheims, king james, new international, and other versions of the bible, the verse reads. Verse 4 proclaims christs role as the giver of eternal life. Verse 1 explains that jesus had more responses than john the baptist and many came and were baptized by jesus disciples. This statement of johns is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. If youre using a study bible that doesnt have verse 4, you will likely see a note at the end of verse 3, or the beginning of verse 5, explaining why it isnt there. You, dear children, are from god and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one.

The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. John chapter 4 kjv king james version thank you for the correspondence, spencer i added the comment to compliment your comment on the importance of women in the bible. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3. This statement of john s is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. Mar 24, 2010 in case your bible version doesnt have the verse, the omitted words read. First john chapter four contributed by robert kerr on dec 21, 2000 message.

John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge jesus is not from god. God is love, and all who live in love live in god, and god lives in them. These letters are so called because they are addressed to the universal church in general, and not to a specific community. Beloved, believe not every spirit do not be forward to believe every teacher to be a man sent of god. Bible for an angel of the lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and stirred up the water. This second one was the healing of a little boy, as seen in the last few verses of chapter 4. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important to recognize the lines between truth and error, it must always be done in a spirit.

All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. First john chapter 4 helps one to test the spirits to see whether they belong to god, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Mcgaughy, toward a descriptive analysis of einai as a linking verb in new testament greek nashville. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard. John 4 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. Sin is absolutely incompatible with christs work of redemption and our union with him verses 4 8, and also with being born of god, as is shown by the presence or absence of brotherly love verses 912. John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees. The thrust of these verses is not so much her conversion but that jesus is messiah verse 26. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah. One cannot love god without first loving his fellow believer. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar.

Jesus looked at him and said, you are simon son of. In other words, this was the very first miracle that jesus ever performed. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. The sharp contrast between good and evil is portrayed in john s favorite imagery of light and darkness. These letters are so called because they are addressed to the universal church in general, and not to a specific community, as, for example, the philippians.

In a nearly childlike simple language with a vocabulary of only around 700 words john communicates to us the exalted truth that the word, the. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The epistle is traditionally attributed to john the apostle from early date, although there remains an open question about the authorship.

Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. When we are filled with the love of god, it proceeds. Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are. A claim to love god is a delusion if not accompanied by unselfish love for other christians.

John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Even when evidence is presented to them that is beyond random chance, theyll usually refuse to. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like jesus here in this world. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. First john chapter four sermon by robert kerr, 1 john 4. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. The first official disciple of the lord was a woman. Part of the reason is they only deal with things that can be observed or measured. 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. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household.

You have already won a victory over those people, because the spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. My little children, i write you these things so that you may not violate gods law and sin. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers. In addition to lightdarkness, opposites common to john to elicit. In chapter 1, especially from verse 5 to the end of the chapter, john is responding to false. We find the title son 29 times in johns gospel, whereof 10 times son of god.

Jesus revealed himself to two women after his resurrection. Jesus then travels back to galilee, resuming the journey commenced in verse 3. Sin is absolutely incompatible with christs work of redemption and our union with him verses 48, and also with being born of god, as is shown. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. Sermons on 1 john first presbyterian church, jackson.

John 4 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 4 in plain english. The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. Lets refresh our memory of what weve learned so far. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After speaking about false teachers in verses 1 through 3, john offers reassurance. Society of biblical literature for the linguistics seminar, 1972, 5152. Plus, get the verse of the day and offers from biblestudytools. In him was life, and that life was the light of men.