An easy to follow chapter by chapter study of gods word. Instead of the disciples lending support to jesus in the hours before his cross, he had to support them spiritually as well as emotionally. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. Peace i leave with you john 14 bible study questions handout. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. John 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1.
Luthers works, volume 24 sermons on gospel of st john chapters 1416. John, chapter 16, we are compelled to concede to the papists that they have the word of god, that we received it from them, and that without them, we should have no knowledge of it at all. Their commentary is textured, smart, accessible, and spiritually alert. Christ answers, and shows that the manifestation is to be made to those who love god, and to them the holy spirit is to be an infallible teacher, john 14. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. See how the gospel of christ came not to send peace upon earth, but division. The embodiment of truth you have in this book, but the truth itself, dealing. He is an intelligent designer who spoke creation into being. A contest between john s disciples and the jews about purifying, v. John 15 chapter 14 this chapter is a continuation of christs discourse with his disciples after supper.
This verse provides the transition between the promises of answered prayer which jesus makes to his disciples in verses 14 and the promise of the holy spirit which is introduced in. 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. He has a nice discussion of the issue wherein he counters the idea that history in the gospel of john has been swallowed up in light of a posteaster setting. The challenge for the preacher on this 5 th sunday of easter may be to help listeners understand that this text is not only about life after death, but is a text that has everything to do with our lives here and now the setting is jesus farewell address at his last supper with his disciples. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in scotland. Sproul deals with major themes in his easily understandable style. John 14 king james version kjv 14 let not your heart be troubled. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. In chapters 1417, jesus explains events that are to comejesus death, resurrection and ascension. John, chapter 14 king james version christian answers. Beasleymurray, john in the word biblical commentary, vol. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. Neither will the disciples be left as orphans to muddle through the world as best they can john 14. The original firstcentury johannine community was forged in stressful, sectarian circumstances that led john to think in binary, exclusivistic, oppositional categories. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. Without such humility and honesty real discipleship is impossible. Bible commentary books this page contains bible commentaries available from the fathers of the coptic orthodox church in both english and arabic.
John 3 the new birth if we were asked to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, we should probably select this chapter as the most suitable one for such an occasion. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. He lived in galilee and was a brother of james the younger and least known of the apostles. Our evangelist, like a consecrated priest, alone opens up to us the view into this sanctuary. Through jesus, we receive the gift of eternal life. 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. Robert barron, rectorpresident, mundelein seminary commentaries on john are beyond counting. John 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. His mother endured a lot of misery in life, including the tragic death of one of her sons.
Chapter 14 gives to us the sons personal relationship with the father, and our place in him who is in it, known by the holy ghost given. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John chapter 14 discover the 66 books of the bible. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words and comfortable words he here speaks to them. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Jesus adds, if you know me, you will know my father also 14. Let not your hearts be troubled at the thoughts of my departure from you, and leaving you in a world where you are likely to meet with many temptations, trials, and troubles, and to become a helpless prey to the rage and power of your enemies. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. I would recommend it to novices and scholars alike. Sloyan warns, to preach on john 1417 is easier said than done. Luthers works, volume 24 sermons on gospel of st john. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. John 14 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. Then i go on, as well, and look at some verses that talk about this and here is one of the verses i use and it is john 14.
He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against discouragements, john 14. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. During the month of january, reformation trust is giving away the ebook edition of r. Chapter 14 brings hope of everlasting life and promises of a better life here while we are preparing for our home in the sky. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. This exposition consisted of readings from john 14. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Christ comforts his disciples, on the event of his removal from them, by the consideration of his going to prepare a place for them in heaven, 14. John 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. The farewell discourse in chapter, jesus gathered the disciples together in the upper room for the passover meal.
John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The majority of scholars see four sections in john s gospel. The paraclete in john is a teacher, a witness to jesus, and a prosecutor of the world, who represents the continued presence on earth of the jesus who has returned to the father. Read a chapter every day for the next twentyone 21 days. Jesus had repeatedly talked about his coming death and departure and he brings into a sharp focus the comments he had made. After you complete the questions below to your satisfaction by comparing your responses to the statements in the book of john chapters andor. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 14 a commentary on the gospel of john chapter fourteen the lord begins in john 14. To ask in christs name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. We now come to that portion of the evangelical history which we may with propriety call its holy of holies.
It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god. John 14 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. This chapter is a continuation of christs discourse with his disciples after supper. In chapter 15 we have his place and standing on earth, the true vine, and then his state of glory as exalted and sending the comforter to reveal that. Through the spirit, jesus will be with them, and they will do the same things he has been doing john 14. Thaddaeus asked the lord to explain how that he would manifest himself to them, but not to the world. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. They will be updated each time the book is studied. Jesus would give the holy spirit so that he indicating a person, not a thing may abide in us permanently and not temporarily, as in giving of the holy spirit in the old testament. Our own historical situation is starkly different from john s. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. Ye believe in god the almighty preserver and governor of the universe, who is able to support you under, and deliver you out of, all.
It contains promises that are profoundly comforting in the face of the death of a loved one. The disciples were aware of jesus conflict with jewish authorities and the danger that it presented. John 14, new international version niv the bible app. Mar, 20 martin luther admitted, in his commentary on st. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. An account given of him by the inspired penman himself, fairly laying down, in the beginning, what he designed his whole book should be the proof of ver. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. We are looking at john chapter 14, and we started last week looking at the. Thomas questions him concerning the way to the father, and is answered, 57. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Believe me that i am in the father and the father is in me john 14.
Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. A bible study guide and commentary for individuals and groups. John 14 new international version niv jesus comforts his disciples. David guzik commentary on john 14, where jesus gives the disciples the. Philip proposes a difficulty, and christ shows that he and the father are one. Jesus comforts his disciples 14 do not let your hearts be troubled. May 14, 2017 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Each day after your reading complete the questions below and complete the exercises.
The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. That word logos means that he is a personal intelligence. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter. Paul was going to jerusalem, he knew not the things that did abide him there, but christ did. Francis martin and william wright have produced just such a reading of the gospel of john.
Study john 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A bible study guide and commentary for individuals and groups by stephen k. For the jewish people, the torah was the book of life. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Study guide for john 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world. According to morrison, barrie wrote that his mothers favorite bible chapter was john 14.