Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7 john chapter 8 john chapter 9 john chapter 10 john chapter 11 john chapter 12 john chapter john chapter 14 john chapter 15 john chapter 16 john chapter 17 john chapter 18 john chapter 19 john chapter 20 john chapter 21. This introduction serves to explain the objective that will be accomplished within the seal period. This gospel stresses both divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and here we see. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic gospels. Chapter 5 focuses particularly on what this looked like in jerusalem during the sabbath. Sep 09, 2016 this is a summary of the fifth chapter of john, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to understanding it. These first five verses provide the frame of reference and the main components for the story to followsort of a. But as they were in the upper room among the one hundred and twenty disciples who waited for the descent of the spirit after the lords ascension ac 1. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. John rightly closes with this warning, after having spent much of the book warning us against the dangers of the false jesus many were teaching in his day 1 john 3. John 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. We have in the gospels a faithful record of all that jesus began both to do and to teach, acts. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. So, john presents a different perspective, with a greater emphasis on meaning. Accordingly, we have in this chapter a miracle and a sermon. Gospel of john chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the bible teaches on the subject at hand. Newest additions spring, 2020 these verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. John 5 commentary the opening revelation of the glory reaches. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
A contest between johns disciples and the jews about purifying, v. John 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This is part 7 in a 23part study on the book of john. First, he describes the authority which he was been given by god john 5. These two are interwoven, because what he taught explained what he did, and what he did confirmed what he taught.
We can only have a real relationship with the god who is really there. Conflict and controversy chapters 510 1 c the third sign, at the pool of bethesda in jerusalem. In the case of baptism and salvation, the bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in jesus christ, not by works of any kind. 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. Here, the proof is that of the healing of a longtime cripple at the pool of bethesda on a sabbath day. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The man healed in this story is perhaps the least willing and the least grateful of all the people jesus heals in johns gospel. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. This chapter is jesus first major answer to his critics in this gospel. The word is only used in johns gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. That objective will be completed when all of the seal events have taken place, and those seal events will be described in the next chapter. Commentary on john 5 jesus heals at the pool of bethesda october 3, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment at the beginning of john chapter five, jesus travels from galilee to jerusalem to attend a jewish festival. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
Commentary on john 5 jesus heals at the pool of bethesda. In doing so, jesus lays claim to many of the same rights, attributes, and abilities as god. John 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. The opening revelation of the glory reaches a climax. David guzik commentary on john 5, where jesus heals a man at the pool of bethesda and answers the questions of the religious leaders about the sabbath. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. In the ninth chapter of johns gospel you have the remarkable story of the man. John 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.
Jesus says that the jews who seek to kill him study the scriptures hoping for eternal life, but that the scriptures speak of him, and people still refuse to come to him for life. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The gospel of john chapter 5 is when things really start to heat up. Jesus response in this chapter comes in two major parts. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. The father, speaking through the scriptures john 5. John, writer of both the gospel of john and this letter epistle, understood it because he had been born again.
God has given unto us eternal life in his son, 11,12. See how the gospel of christ came not to send peace upon earth, but division. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. Something of god had been planted like a seed, deep in the center of johns being and he could report here in verse 1, whoever believes that jesus is the christ is born of god, and whoever loves the father loves the child born. From cana to cana chapters 24 2 b selected highlights from the later part of jesus public ministry. Its a good idea to do them every day, so we offer to email. John 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with.
Chapter 5 presents john s first record of jesus directly confronting his enemies. John 5 niv bible some time later, jesus went up to. And it is the spirit who testifies, because the spirit is the truth. The synoptic gospels do not tell us much about jesus trips to judaea, but john specifically mentions his three trips there to observe the passover. John 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. No question has more divided the harmonists of the gospels, and the duration of our lords ministry may be said to. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an. John 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world.
The miracle was the cure of an impotent man that had been diseased thirtyeight years, with the. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Verily, verily, i say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the son of god. 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. Commentaries for john chapter 5 jesus revelation reaches a climax and the conflict begins, leading to jesus keynote address. Jesus heals a man and causes quite a stir, unfortunately for the wrong reason. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams.
No question has more divided the harmonists of the gospels, and the duration of our lords ministry may be said to hinge on it. The sin unto death, and the sin not unto death, 16,17. Many scholars think the order of chapters 5 and 6 should be reversed since 6. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary.
Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. Many of john s recurring themes are found in this passage. Like practically all of john, this chapter is a narrative of proof that jesus is equal to god. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english. Most of this passage is taken up by the words of christ himself, responding to jewish critics. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. As jesus explains his deity to the jews in this chapter, it is evident that he did not claim identity with the father.
John commentary select verses compiled by bruce hurt, md. This is a summary of the fifth chapter of john, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to understanding it. Comparison with narrative in the synoptic gospels describing the healing of a paralytic. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. Jesus is come to give us understanding, that we may know the true god, 20. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. Study guide for john 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. The seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. Now there is in jerusalem near the sheep gate a pool, which in aramaic is called bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for one of the jewish festivals. John 5 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
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