Informed commentary on the book of john chapter 4

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 household. Home commentaries coffman commentaries john chapter 4. John 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible gateway. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short. Judea in the south, galilee in the north, and samaria lying between them. It was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land, not only the place of his birth, but the scene of his preaching and miracles. John, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible.

Why is it noted that jesus himself was not baptizing. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. 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. Feb 16, 2016 john chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. There is no fear in love no slavish or tormenting fear, diffidence, or distrust, can be where love reigns.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Gospel john chapter 4 john karmelich this weeks text new king james version 4. In chapter 4, the baptism introduces the reader to a prominent theme of wisdom water throughout john. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. What does jesus willingness to leave judea and go miles away from johns ministry say about our savior.

People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. The baker illustrated bible commentary is a complete revision of the wellknown baker commentary on the bible edited by walter elwell, now featuring new articles and vibrant fullcolor images on more than 1,800 pages, complete with photos, maps, and timelines to illustrate the text. We must not believe every teacher who professes to have a divine commission to preach, but try such, whether they be of god. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. Jesus was wholly god and at the same time wholly man. First, jesus reveals himself to a samaritan woman at the well, which is remarkable since samaritan women were regarded by jews as impure. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 4 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. Matthew henry commentary on john 4 informed of this. God is spirit, and only by the power of his spirit can people worship him. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more.

David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan woman at the well and heals the noblemans son. Here, spirit stands contrasted to ritual, rite, or form as represented by his mention of the temple in jerusalem verse 20. Jesus, finding that the pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves judea to pass into galilee. Christs talk with his disciples in the meantime, john 4. The good effect of this among the samaritans, john 4. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. John chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews 2 the same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. 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. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The major part of this chapter recalls jesus interaction with the samaritan woman at the well. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John the apostle said something very much the same here in 1 john 4. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. Gospel of john 4 commentary new testament matthew henry. Commentary on the gospel of john bible study notes and comments by david e. He has been saying that perfect love produces courage in the day of judgment, because it produces likeness to christ, who is the judge. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had heard.

Jacobs well therefore, when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john although jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were, jesus followers are increasing in number. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. John 4 now when jesus learned that the pharisees had. Study 1 john 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This informationpacked commentary helps readers gain a deeper. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. We find him residing for some time in galilee john 4.

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. This land in our saviours time was divided into three parts. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. Like jealous friends, no doubt, informed the pharisees. Learn the gospel of john chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. John chapter 4 an encounter with jesus pastor tom luitwieler 02072016. Chapter 4 it was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of israel, that it was emmanuels land isa. Exposition of the gospel according to john grand rapids, michigan. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. 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. Scripture contains many examples of god speaking to human beings through prophets, people who hear and share. Adam clarkes bible commentary john 4 john 3 john 5 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. The followers of god have been enabled to discern and overcome them, 46.

Therefore when the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. The gospel of john is a testimony to the deity of jesus christ and that he is the savior of the world. The problem of interpreting the nt is one to which we all would like to find a simple unlocking key, an easy. John chapter 4 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. Why did jesus have to go through samaria, most jews would have gone around.

Therefore, the word disciples is not limited to the 12 disciples. In other words, this was the very first miracle that jesus ever performed. 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. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of. John chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. What was the difference in the baptism of jesus disciples and that of john. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings.

When therefore the lord knew that the pharisees had heard that jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than john. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. To join our mailing list to be informed of new books or special sales, contact the author at. Introduction the present state of nt studies is seemingly headed toward a hermeneutical impasse. Spirit implies heart, mind, with gratitude, praise, pure sincerity, and fervent desire to glorify god by being like him. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. May 06, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Those who deny that jesus christ is come in the flesh have the spirit of antichrist, 2,3. John has been speaking of boldness, and that naturally suggests its oppositefear. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. And we learn that jesus closest disciples are baptising the new followers.