John bible study notes by email from john karmelich. The treasure of the gospel was committed to them, first, that it might be. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. John 15 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Hoskyns states, the implacable hatred of the world for the friends of jesus is the sign of. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. John 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, unless it remains part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.
As god the father and son faithfully love the believer, they too should faithfully live in that love. We find the title son 29 times in johns gospel, whereof 10 times son of god. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. Verse 15 john the baptist had told the people that the messiah was coming. John verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. 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.
Each writer of the bible is a vine, but only the vine of jesus gives life. This statement of johns is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. As the father loved christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his disciples, who were unworthy. John 11, new international version niv the bible app. Study john 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There is no doubt at all that the world will hate the disciples of jesus. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. The fruitfulness of all christians, in a lower or narrower sphere, is to the glory of god.
Each of these themes, among others, is further developed in chapter 15. When he saw jesus, he recognised him as the messiah. All that love the saviour should continue in their love to him, and take all occasions to show it. When jesus is gone, they must still abide in him and bear fruit. I am the true vineof whom the vine of nature is but a shadow. And i appointed you to go and bear fruitfruit that will remainso that whatever you ask the father in my name, he will give you. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 15 ye judge after the flesh. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
The departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him a. David guzik commentary on john 15, where jesus talks to the disciples about the necessity to stay in him by using the example of the vine and the branches. John 15, new international version niv the bible app. Commentaries for john chapter 15 jesus calls the disciples to remain in him, the true vine. The oxford bible commentary is a perfect one volume asset to my oxford annotated nrsv study bible. John 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 15 bible truth. I am the true vine, and my father is the vine grower, 15.
If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. We now come to one of the most powerful descriptions of the eternal life to which john is bearing witness. Jesus speaks of conflict with the world and of the paraclete. The adams clarke commentary says it this way, the branch which bears. John the baptist emphasised that jesus was much more important than himself. John 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study guide for john 15 by david guzik blue letter bible. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, unless it.
Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Study matthew 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. In his heart there will always be a place for you and for me.
John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. This section of scripture, along with chapters 15, 16, and 17 continue in these themes. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war.
The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. Jesus our best friend on john 15 jesus is our friend he loves all his children far and wide he calls us tenderly to his side. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. The possibility of denying or not abiding in jesus.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 15. 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. It has already enhanced my studies for two weekly bible studies and allows me to thoroughly prepare for our pastors sermons, giving insights into lectionary texts that illuminate points of sermons even more. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 10 bible truth. He was from bethany, the village of mary and her sister martha. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 15 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 15 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In this chapter we are taught once or twice that the power of prayer depends. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real.
John 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. He came to earth as a babe even though all creation he had made. The spiritual oneness of christ and his people, and his relation to them as the source of all their spiritual life and fruitfulness, are here beautifully set forth by a figure familiar to jewish ears isaiah 5. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman.
Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. The context these verses serve as the foundation for chapter 15, and introduce several themes on which jesus expands in chapter 15. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. This is reinforced by the truth, also stated in this verse, that even the love of the father by the son meant keeping gods. Read john 15 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The fruitfulness of the apostles, as such, in the diligent discharge of their office, would be to the glory of god in the conversion of souls, and the offering of them up to him, rom. Read and study john 15 with the versebyverse bible commentary. In a nearly childlike simple language with a vocabulary of only around 700 words john communicates to us the exalted truth that the word, the. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin. John 15 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 15 in plain english.