This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing chapter was. John s gospel tells us from the beginning that no one has ever seen god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 15. John 15 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 15 in plain english. Excellent resource functions like a verse by verse commentary. When jesus meets the healed man in the temple, he tells him, see, you have been made well. There is no doubt at all that the world will hate the disciples of jesus. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. The next day john seeth jesus coming unto him, and saith, behold the lamb of god, which taketh away the sin of the world john 1. Read john 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. John 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. John overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible.
Each of these themes, among others, is further developed in chapter 15. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Jesus is never portrayed as independent from his father in the gospel of john. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. The events, discussion, and details prior to the main. John 15 the departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him it must occur to all who read these discourses preserved by john how simple the text looks, and yet how transcendent is the thought when it is even dimly understood. John chapter 2 summary and what god wants from us duration. Set one or two specific goals that will help you more fully abide in the savior. Jewish sources are not clear on the competence of the sanhedrin at this. It must occur to all who read these discourses preserved by john how simple the text looks, and yet how transcendent is the thought when it is even dimly understood. Study the bible online using commentary on john 1 and more.
In fact, a few manuscripts place it elsewhere, for example, at the end of the gospel, or after luke 21. Gospel of john 15 commentary new testament matthew. The expression clearly shows that jesus had existence before he appeared on earth as man. Chapter 12 functions as a bridge chapter before the narrative halts in time for jesus last meal and words to his disciples chapters 17. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams.
Chapter 17 is jesus prayer for his disciples, and chapter 18. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. Home commentaries coffman commentaries john chapter 4. It is god the only son, who is close to the fathers heart, who has made him known john 1. In the gospels only john records this illustration in which jesus refers to himself as. Study guide for john 15 by david guzik blue letter bible. We now come to one of the most powerful descriptions of the eternal life to which john is bearing witness. Jesus also promises to send a helper, the holy spirit. It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews.
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. The sin that jesus refers to is the sin of unbelief. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. Gospel of john chapter 15 free online bible study lessons. He said that if a man did not abide in him, as a withered and dead branch it would cast into the fire and burned. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke.
If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. Compare the 2 basic reactions man has to jesus as the light in reading the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 1921. John 15 the departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him. The departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him a. He destroys every branch in me which does not bear fruit. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries.
Jesus calls the disciples to remain in him, the true vine. 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. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. John, in verse 19, begins by giving the account of the ministry of john the baptist. John overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Once again we have another of the ejgwv eijmi statements of the fourth gospel.
Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 15 bible truth. In this chapter we are taught once or twice that the power of prayer depends. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. The context these verses serve as the foundation for chapter 15, and introduce several themes on which jesus expands in chapter 15. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. These things were done in bethabara beyond jordan, where john was baptizing. Grammatically, the word cephas is future passive indicative which means that this nickname would be used in the future. When jesus is gone, they must still abide in him and bear fruit. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
The actual raising of lazarus is narrated in only two verses 11. John declares his purpose in writing this gospel 20. When the comforter has come, whom i will send unto you from the father, even the spirit of truth, which proceeds from the father, he shall testify of me. 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. Aug 29, 20 the book of john bible study chapter 2 duration. You are already clean through the word which i have spoken to you. As the father loved christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his disciples, who were unworthy. The raising of lazarus is the last of jesus signs in the gospel of john. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Jesus lengthy discourse began in chapter 14 and will run through chapter 16. Throughout the gospel of john, christ dispenses wisdom along with subtle admonishments such as go and sin no more, with regard to the woman at the well. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 15 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Read john 15 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
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. David guzik commentary on john 15, where jesus talks to the disciples about. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. Hoskyns states, the implacable hatred of the world for the friends of jesus is the sign of the verity of that friendship. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1011. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. John 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John s gospel records that jesus christ frequently referred to his father as he taught. Each sermon is the equivalent of a 10 page pdf which means that these sermons represent over pages of biblically sound doctrine to aid your study, teaching and preaching of the gospel of john. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
John overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. John 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The possibility of denying or not abiding in jesus. All that love the saviour should continue in their love to him, and take all occasions to show it. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing.
Jesus calls the disciples to remain in him, the true vine 15. Jesus speaks of the relationships of believers to himself, to each other, and to the world. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it. Jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father 17.
From the perspective of john s gospel, however, unbelief is the fundamental sin. John macmillan, the crucified and risen bible london. In chapter 15, however, he gives an otherworldly kind of peptalk that is bereft of any of his usual requestsrebukes. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The god whom jesus makes known is a god who does not discriminate in giving good gifts, a god who wills that all may have life, and have it abundantly 10. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. John 15 commentary jesus calls the disciples to remain in him. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. Gospel of john 15 commentary new testament matthew henry. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Jesus continued his discourse with the parable of the vine. John 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
The adams clarke commentary says it this way, the branch which bears not. The word is only used in john s gospel in verse 41 and by paul in 1 corinthians 1. And ye also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. The last verses of the preceding passage belong properly to this one, for they tell us that jesus was first brought before annas, a fact which we owe to john only. Commentaries for john chapter 15 jesus calls the disciples to remain in him, the true vine. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The gospel of john chapter 15 is the second of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. John 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. I am the true vine, and my father is the vine grower, 15. Do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you john 5. This materal was preached by pastor cole over almost 2 years.