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. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. John 4 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. Jesus will not go down, but he is himself to go with. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made fleshjohn baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of godjohn, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him. On his informing her that he was the messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, john 4. The man believed the word that jesus spake unto him, and. Carson states in the introduction that he does not intend to interact with all of the scholarship on john, but rather a small representative part of the massive secondary literature on john. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. There are a number of parallels between that story and this one see below. This site includes the entire hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Analogies to this are within the limits of every mans experience, and, faint as they are, help us to learn something of what this spiritual. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, he left judaea, and departed a. The evident sincerity of jesus quickens a higher faith. John 1 commentary john introduces the story of the. 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. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Then cometh he to a city of samaria, which is called sychar, near to the parcel of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph.
His discourse with his disciples in her absence, john 4. 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. For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god we are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
John 4 esv jesus and the woman of samaria now bible gateway. The samaritans called jesus the saviour of the world verse 42. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. The nobleman must have had a bud of faith, for his urgent need moved him to seek christ. This name for jesus appears only in this verse and in 1 john 4. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 bible truth. John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had. The word you in english can refer to a single person or a group of people. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.
He stays two days with them, and goes into galilee, john 4. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. John is also mentioned as having been sent down to samaria to preach the gospel there with peter acts 8. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study.
Heracleon commentary on the gospel of john, along with a vast collection of material about gnosticism and the tradition of john. The man believed the word that jesus spake unto him, and he went his way. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 2 4 and topical study on sheep. John 4 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. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. 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. The man believed the word that jesus spoke to him and went on his way. The first thing that strikes us here is, the astonishing kindness and condescension of christ, that he bears with the mans ignorance.
This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 4 english standard version esv jesus and the woman of samaria. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan. John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
Exploring romans john phillips commentary series by john phillips. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. All this agrees with what is said by eusebius, that he lived at jerusalem until the death of mary, 15 years after the crucifixion of christ. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john commentary bible study 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. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. I feel that a reader would benefit from reading george beasleymurrays treatment of the text. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
And the man believed the word that jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. This story is simply about god, the glory of his character, the nature of his life and his desire to share that life with his creatures. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. So jesus said to him, unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe. His faith is to be strengthened, and is to pass beyond a trust in aid through bodily presence. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Browse over 50 commentaries free online welcome to bible hub s library of commentaries. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. It was necessary for him travel through samaria, not just geographically, but because it was divinely orchestrated, that we should witness the open compassion of. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1.
Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. His first immature faith has grown into something better. The samaritans also only accepted the first five books of the hebrew scripture. At least a glimmer of faith was necessary to believe that, if he could only convince jesus the healer to go to his dying child, his son would be healed. John 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. An expository survey the john phillips commentary series by john phillips aug 28, 2009 4. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. This first example of jesus healing miracles is important, as it emphasizes the link between miracles and faith. Chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 3. Throughout the book of acts, as here, there is a sequence of entire households. In the original greek, jesus meaning in this verse is easier to see. Baker book house, 1954, volumes on luke and john, p. When i say that we ought to take god at his word, i assert the most evident of truths, and i appear to be laying down the easiest of rules. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus.
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