Commentary on the book of john chapter 17 commentary

John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. 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. This commentary is designed tobe used in many differen ways. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. John 111 macarthur new testament commentary volume 11. Founded in 1969, grace to you is the nonprofit organization responsible for developing, producing, and distributing john s books, audio resources, and the grace to you radio and television programs. Along with peter, john was the first to know about the resurrection of jesus because mary magdalene told them. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and old testament. It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase.

The gospel is the power of god unto salvation romans 1. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. John the niv application commentary book 4 kindle edition. 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. When jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour has come. Chapter two christ speaks for us and we should obey god 1 john 2. The gospel according to john chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer previous gospel of john study next christ is the mediator of a greater covenant. John records in verse 2 that jesus disciples were with him and they are not mentioned in chapter eight. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Mary anointed jesus with expensive ointment, and jesus interpreted that as an anointing for the day of my burial 12.

The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. Here, christ does not use the term immortal or endless, to define eternal life, but he describes a kind and quality of life in terms of knowledge and a relationship with the father and son, a very intimate relationship. We are continuing in our series on the gospel of john by looking at chapter 17, which in many ways, as it is often called, is the high priestly prayer of jesus. John 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Lets dive in to john chapter 17 in this bible reading video we will go through chapter. John 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 17 in plain english. Incarnation is a special word used to describe the living embodiment of a deity, or spirit in flesh as a man. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. All of john s 3,000 sermons, spanning more than four decades of ministry, are. John the niv application commentary book 4 kindle edition by burge, gary m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Praised for its thoughtful scholarship for studying pastors and its readability for inquiring lay people, the becnt is a standard exegetical commentary for any biblestudy library. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 john. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. View john 17 in the note window hrists prayer for himself. Robertson writes, based on the grammar of the words as jesus passed by this was a later event. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

The extent to which we grasp and believe the truth of the doctrines determines our desire to be holy. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer agape bible study. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916.

John was a very close disciple and friend to jesus and followed him closely. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in. Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. The 25th installment to the macarthur new testament commentary series, which has been praised for its accessibility to lay leaders, this commentary on john 111 introduces you to the most unique of the four gospels join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by hamilton, victor p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The ministry of christ was but an interlude in the eternal life of that great i am.

He is the life source and reason for the universe who will defeat darkness. Each chapter is packed with insights and exhortations to. John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english.

Our lord especially prayed, that all believers might be as one body under one head, animated by one soul, by their union with christ and the father in him, through the holy spirit dwelling in them. The jews plotted to kill lazarus, because because on account of him many. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international. Title, author and date, background and setting, historical and theological themes, interpretive challenges and an outline by chapter and verse. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john the niv application commentary book 4. John 17 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Ultimately, john lived to old age where he wrote revelations on the island of patmos where he was exiled. This method allows the reader to study and reflect on a sectionor a part of a section and then return. Prays also for those who should believe on him through their preaching, that. By this holiness created within us we become sanctified. 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. During his life on earth, he jesus offered up prayer and entreaty, with loud cries and with tears, to the one who had the power to save him from death, and, winning a hearing by his reverence, he learnt obedience, son though he was.

Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. When jesus was born of mary, the virgin jewish maid, it was not his beginning. In chapter 15 we have just studied that the world hated jesus, so it was only natural that it would hate his followers. Go back with me now to john 17 and verses through 19, and he speaks specifically about the word, and how the word sanctifies us and gives us a genuine sense of growth and empowerment. The eternal existence of christ, his deity, incarnation, and visit to humanity as the dayspring from on high luke 1. John chapter 17 matthew henry concise commentary on. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. John 17 jesus great prayer john knox, on his deathbed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him john 17, where, he said, i cast my first anchor.

Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. Jesus spoke these words, lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said. Jesus christ is the one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep.

This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. It was not created to be read like an ordinary book, but is a verse by verse study of the gospel of matthew that is divided into small sections. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.

Introductions to every book of the bible by dr john macarthur. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified. Chapter 17 this chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. 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. Sproul provides an introduction to john in his accessible, conversational style. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. The bestowal of the spirit in john is entirely dependent upon jesus death and resurrection. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, one of todays most respected sources for new testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Learn more a commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three 1st edition.

Home bible studies john john 17 these small group studies of john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapter 17 is jesus prayer for his disciples, and chapter 18 starts with his arrest and betrayal. In john, the death and resurrection are not a denigration of any sort. Jesus lengthy discourse began in chapter 14 and will run through chapter 16. Glorify your son, that your son also may glorify you, 2 as you have given him authority over all flesh, that he should give everlasting life to as many as you have given him. Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7. Verses 15 our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him.