The history of interpretation of john assuredly will not reveal many irenic readings. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. 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 declares his purpose in writing this gospel 20. Gospel of saint john from the catholic encyclopedia. It would be hard to overestimate the influence of john s gospel on the history of the church.
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. Due to the length of the fourth gospel of john, this guide would require twice as much space if that tactic was implemented. The prologue to the gospel of john the gospel of john weds theology to poetry. In approaching the gospel of john, this author has assumed that john had a concern for both history and theology. Richard bauckhams work shows john relied on mark, or at least on marks premarkan source, or a primitive, core oral jesus tradition mark utilized based on certain features in johns gospel which allude to events. For john, this type of faith falls short of what genuine faith ought to be. The gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture kindle edition by martin, francis, wright, william m. A typical series lasts from three to six weeks, no more. The context this gospel is a richly woven tapestry that derives its richness from interrelated threads. As such, this paper will provide an exegesis of the john 1. Charles haddon spurgeon alfords greek testament for the use of theological students and ministers, is an invaluable aid to. The question in the synoptic gospels concerns the extent to which the divine reality broke into history in jesus coming, and the answers are given in terms of the closeness of the new age. Therefore either polycarp falsely appealed to john s authority, which is not probable, or john did not write the gospel which bears his name.
Introduction the fourth gospel has attracted the interest of an overwhelming number of scholars, because of the range. Since koine greek was the language in which john wrote his gospel, it would do us well to look at how john wrote and arranged his words in this verse. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john 1. Heracleons commentary on john society of biblical literature monograph series. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. John is the last gospel and, in many ways, different from the synoptic gospels. Plummer overviews murray harriss john volume in the exegetical guide to the greek new testament eggnt series. Then, in the gospel of john, we can read 7 mentions of night, starting from. But, say the opponents, john himself in his gospel clearly relates that our lord instituted the lords supper on the evening of the th of nisan, and was crucified on the 14th. But in december 2014, i embarked on something far more ambitious. In the prologue to his gospel, the apostle john introduces another man named john. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Exegesis on john chapter fourteen this is for you if you had read but missed out some verily verily vital points to decode and fully understand johns gospel chapter 14 first of all, please start by reading the complete chapter all over again preferably in the old kjv kindly get your bible and carefully read.
John centers his gospel on what jesus said and did in jerusalem. The most trustworthy greek manuscripts omit several passages in johns gospel, and the reason for this needs to be known and understood. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Richard bauckhams work shows john relied on mark, or at least on marks premarkan source, or a primitive, core oral jesus tradition mark utilized based on certain features in john s gospel which allude to events in mark 3. The gospel of john starts with a splendid assertion of the divinity of the son of god. To accomplish his purpose the apostle selects some of those things in the life and work of christ that exhibit most clearly his true character and mission. Over the centuries of christian history, individual followers of jesus christ have turned to the fourth gospel for encouragement, edification, and reassurance in their faith. To accomplish his purpose the apostle selects some of those things in the life and work.
The purpose of john, according to the gospel itself, is to encourage people to believe that jesus of nazareth is the longawaited messiah, the son of god, and to have life in his name john 20. Sermon series are a common practice in our congregation. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. This site includes the entire hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Therefore either polycarp falsely appealed to johns authority, which is not probable, or john did not write the gospel which bears his name. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. The gospel of john catholic commentary on sacred scripture. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology. John s gospel to the ancient jewish lectionary system oxford. Biblical exegesis gospels of john and luke research papers.
Exegesis of crucial texts in john preaching source. The ministries in the community organize information into topics to help you find what youre looking for. In the opening verses of each of the four gospels, the evangelists provide initial clues to the interests that will govern their respective accounts of jesus life and ministry. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Get the knowledge you need in order to pass your classes and more. Final exegesis paper on feeding the five thousand matthew. Gospel of john read henry alfords18101871 fascinating brief biography and phil johnsons related comments. It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. We get our information as to the length of our lords ministry from johns gospel. Gospel of john, biblical exegesis gospels of john and luke, john 3. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be.
With only two or three exceptions, i preached the passages in sequence. Charles haddon spurgeon alfords greek testament for the use of theological students and ministers, is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the new testament. Presentation 1 the fourth gospel within the new testament. The gospel of john and the jews in ancient and modern commentary. It has law, history, wisdom, poetry, gospel, epistles, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature.
Nothing is mentioned in johns gospel at this point about anything jesus said or did there although later his teaching is mentioned, see john 6. Richard bauckhams work shows john relied on mark, or at least on marks premarkan source, or a primitive, core oral jesus tradition mark utilized based on certain features in johns gospel which allude to events in mark 3. It starts with the work of the messiah, who is gods agent of the creation of the world. John the gospel of thomas a sayings gospel the gospel of philip the hypostasis of the archons on the origin of the world the exegesis on the soul the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Later scholars have called her work into question, however, due to problems dating the materials of the jewish lectionary. Carson the gospel according to john pillar new testament commentary, 1990.
Heracleons commentary on john society of biblical literature monograph series pagels, elaine on. Byzantine interpretation of the ancient of days in theological circles. Curtis vaughan southwestern journal of theology vol. Come browse our large digital warehouse of free sample essays.
Greek testament critical exegetical commentary gospel of. May 03, 2018 third, john had access to a lot of material and sources from the primitive church and hence did not need to invent his sayings of jesus out of thin air. The writing is thought to cite or allude to the new testament gospels of matthew and john, as well as 1 and 2 corinthians, galatians, ephesians, colossians, hebrews, 1 john and the book of revelation. An exegetical commentary on the new testament greek text. From the synoptics we learn capernaum was a center of jesus galilean ministry and might even be. Undoubtedly, there is much in the christian past that warrants recognition and repudiation in the service of rectifying jewishchristian relations.
Finally, there are those texts which are of questionable textual authenticity. Smith, atlantic baptist university, in religious studies 1023. With carsons commentary and harris exegetical guide, you will be well prepared to begin any new study on john s gospel. The goal is to work through the gospel of john verse by verse. Chrysostoms explanation of johns text mirrors many of the ideas that the. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others.
It is poetic proseprose with the soul of poetryprose that, like poetry, packs layers of. John overview greek testament critical exegetical commentary. Interpreting the gospel of john guides to new testament exegesis gary m. In line with this, the general theme of the book appears to be the manifestation of christs glory. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Christs work of creation predates the fall, predates his incarnation in the form of jesus of nazareth, and predates his work of redemption.
An exegetical, theological, and literary study francis j. Heracleon commentary on the gospel of john, along with a vast collection of material about gnosticism and the tradition of john. I began preaching for nearly a year on the gospel of john. Introduction to the gospel of john there are a number of characteristics in johns gospel that make it distinct from the synoptics. Third, john had access to a lot of material and sources from the primitive church and hence did not need to invent his sayings of jesus out of thin air.
Top 5 commentaries on the gospel of john ligonier ministries. Each of the gospels emphasizes a different origin of jesus. Sermons from john 5 bearing witness of the light john 1. John 1 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. Nonetheless, the book of john is the most dramatic, with the utilization of prologue to model the contours of a certain christological emphasis. The purpose of john in writing his gospel is clearly stated in 20. The gospel itself also furnishes an entirely intelligible solution of the question of authorship.
According to this theory, mark is the earliest written gospel which matthew and luke utilize as their narrative framework. Interpreting the gospel of john guides to new testament exegesis. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. From the synoptics we learn capernaum was a center of jesus galilean ministry and might even be called his own city matt 9.