Gospel of john chapter 16 bible study

We are up to john chapter 16 and as we continue, we really have to go back to the end of john 15 just for a moment to see the experience that jesus has been talking about. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. When jesus appears on the scene, he starts to gather a nice little entourage of disciples. Home bible studies john john 20 these small group studies of john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He travels with them around judea bringing gods truth and racking up an impressive list of miracles.

He warns them of the tremendous battles they will face, and then reassures them, that through the power of the holy spirit, he will always be with them. Throughout the gospel jesus has spoken cryptically, as he is about to admit v. The majority of scholars date the gospel in the period ad 90100, though some have dated it. Steve is hoping to eventually write study guides on each of the new testament books. Mikolaski has an interesting summary of the spirits activity in the nt in his article the theology of the new testament in the exposition bible commentary, vol. I pray that god will also bless us while we are on this journey through the fourth and last of the gospels. John 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. Bible study dear brothers and sisters, welcome back to the bible study on the gospel of john. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or allegory, of the vine. Few books of the bible command as much respect and generate so much adoration as does the gospel of john. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. Millard p325 describes how liberal skeptics argued that the gospel of john was actually written after ad 150. First of all, the author had to have been an eyewitness of the ministry of jesus 1.

Bible study defenders of the catholic faith hosted by. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. Authorship the apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. Read through the chapter, at least twice, and then answer the following questions. Read steves many articles about the bible and bible study by clicking here. Daily bible study questions for gospel of john chapter 16 day one.

This chapter concludes the discourse leading up to the great intercessory prayer. At the time when the gospel was written these words had acquired a special. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate th. In the past, some have dated the gospel in the second century, but that view has decreased in popularity after the discovery of two important manuscripts of john s gospel that are dated in the early part of the second century p 46 and egerton pap.

Be sure and pray before you begin your bible study, asking the lord to reveal those things that he wants you to know from the text you are reading. When the counselor comforter, kjv comes, whom i will send to you from the father, the spirit of truth, who goes out from the father, he will testify about me. Rabbi is used of jesus here as is also the word teacher and other verses in john s gospel. The holy spirits task to the spiritually lost is defined in john 16. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Jesus and the mystery of the true vine chapter 16 jesus and the mystery of the true vine continued the coming of the paraclete. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life.

Jesus is a restorer objective of the studyour goal for this study is to equip the servant leaders with a starting point for bible studies on the gospel according to. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. Jesus tells the apostles they will be persecuted, but they will see him again. Howbeit when he, the spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Through conviction of sin and testimony of the gospel, the spirit turns the hostile hearts of men away from rebellion against god into belief regarding jesus as. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.

Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life chapter 15 the last supper discourse continues. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. John began this gospel stating, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. I agreelogos is fabulous for bible study, harmony is fabulous for catholic study. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. David guzik commentary on john 16, where jesus teaches the disciples for the. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. The gospel according to john chapter 16 i am the true vine discourse continued.

Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. John 20, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus did well to forewarn, because it comes as a great shock that a gospel so glorious. John 16 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 16 in plain english that everyone can understand. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes. The purpose of johns gospel 30 jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. The son of god here claims for himself all that the holy spirit taught even to the declaration ofthings to come. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. The true vine discourse continued agape bible study.

John 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Jesus was born as a man, having added humanity to deity. Jesus was probably referring to everything he told them after judas iscariot left. This 108part expository study of the gospel of john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship from 202015. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. The gospel of john chapter 16 is the third of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. May, 2012 when jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished.

The word for comprehend is katelaben, from katalambano. John 16, new international version niv the bible app. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or allegory, of the. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Gospel of john chapter 16 free online bible study lessons. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Study guide for john 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

Bsf has 10 bible studies in its lineup that span the scriptures. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. The effect of such a view is to deny that the record was written by the apostle john or by any inspired. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus. He would have also had a decent familiarity with palestine before the destruction of the temple in ad 70, and would have been familiar with the jewish way of life. John 16 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The coming of the paraclete previous gospel of john study next he jesus was like those sent by the householder to receive the fruits of the vineyard from the husbandmen matthew 21.

Further, these many things are the doctrines and principles that are the gospel of jesus christ. These things have i spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. He states that he has already conquered the world and they will have their sorrow turned to joy. When jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished. Jesus is god, having existed in heavens glory and goodness before he ever came to the earth. John 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. This chapter contains some of the most precious words that the lord jesus. The gospel of john chapter sixteen 2 this weeks bible study. These things i have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. Of the four books in the bible dedicated to chronicling jesus life and death, john s account is unique in content, form and purpose.

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. Indeed, y the hour is coming when z whoever kills you will think he is offering service to god. For more articles like the one above, visit steves free resources. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Later through apostles and the writers of the new testament he would reveal to all the full extent of the gospel. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. John 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Bible study gospel of john chapter 20 alex on faith.