However others are overwhelmed with the sorrows of this present time, be not you so. Christ answers, and shows that the manifestation is to be made to those who love god, and to them the holy spirit is to be an infallible teacher, john 14. There are so many crucial aspects of his ministry not discussed at all in this context. John 6 is the sixth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This is christs bequest to the disciples before he goes, the. John is telling us that mutual indwelling is the new work of god.
Men said to each other when they met and parted, shalom. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. Now this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of. This reading seems rather oddly divided since it begins by breaking into a conversation between judas not iscariot and jesus, and ends two verses short of the end of the chapter that concludes the thought begun in verse one. Thaddaeus asked the lord to explain how that he would manifest himself to them, but not to the world. John 14, new international version niv the bible app. A rule of bible study is never to base a doctrine on the meaning of a greek or hebrew word, and this controversy is a prime example. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Therefore, in the passage we have been reading, his work is thus described chap. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. First, his promise is not made to the apostles alone, but to all who believe. And, of course, this is what the whole gospel of john is the inspired memory. To preach the promise of the spirit and the assurance of jesus ascension in the middle of the easter season may very well get us out of our resurrection ruts, that the resurrection is. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. John 14 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. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. I suggest in that day is more long term, whereas an hour is coming is more short. I suspect everyone seated in that room nodded their head and thought, i do love you and of course i will keep your commandments. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5.
It carries us back to a state of society in which every stranger might be an enemy. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against discouragements, john 14. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. It would be wonderful to live the christian life with jesus beside us each step of the way. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. Jesus promised that the holy spirit would fulfill just that role for us, being sent to empower and help the believer. John 14 new international version niv jesus comforts his disciples.
The instructions which the holy ghost should give them v. The farewell discourse in chapter, jesus gathered the disciples together in the upper room for the passover meal. This discussion of the ministry of the holy spirit is limited in scope. In chapter, jesus gathered the disciples together in the upper room for the passover meal. The immediate context speaks of his departure from them john 14. There were, in consequence, two kinds of testimony. May 14, 2017 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. How can people turn their backs on the truth, on god himself we can discern a logical progression because as union with one strengthens, union with the other weakens. I will come to you where you are and reveal myself to you, john 14. Doing the works of jesus and greater works desiring god. Jesus is looking ahead to the events of the evening and the next dayhis arrest, trials, crucifixion, and deathwhich will cause his disciples extreme emotional distress. The disciples were aware of jesus conflict with jewish authorities and the danger that it presented. He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever i have said unto you compare v.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. These are musical words, but the music is not of earth alone. And second, this is a promise that we will do jesuss works. John 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It is true that artos, used in all of the gospel accounts for the bread eaten during the last supper, is the greek word for bread. Jesus said that the father was greater than he not because jesus is not god but because jesus was also a man, and as a man, he was in a lower position. To all the saints, the spirit of grace is given to be a. He lived in galilee and was a brother of james the younger and least known of the apostles. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. Its not yet a promise that we will do greater works, just jesuss works.
It records jesus miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water, the bread of life discourse, popular rejection of his teaching and peters confession of faith, and anticipates his betrayal by judas iscariot the book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. So i am the way, the truth, and the life is not a religiously exclusive statement. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. We find judas at this time in perfect union with satan to do the devils bidding to betray christ, something that is not very pleasant to consider. And he who loves me will be loved by my father, and i will love him and. This is jesus proclamation, that as god is in him, he can be in us. Hora are two expressions jesus uses in john 16, and each expressionthough both are time orientedhas a different meaning. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. May 22, 2011 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 176. At that day ye shall know that i am in my father, and ye in me, and i in you.
Recommended books see the sermonindex recommended book list on amazon. These are in part the words of the first verse, and are now repeated as a joyous. Is it true that god has given us a blank check to ask anything of him just as one might ask a genie in a fairy tale. Taken in isolation, this may appear to be the meaning of 14. Peace i leave with you the jewish form of salutation and benediction. Commentaries on the daily readings sunday of week 6 of easter cycle a bible study lesson plans sixth sunday of easter year a, saint charles borromeo catholic church in picayune, mississippi the last supper discourses. The term parakletos, a passive verbal adjective, 8 has undergone much study and there is no little disagreement on its meaning here. In my name, god the father will send the holy spirit. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. As a man, he was subject to the law of god so that he might redeem those who were under the. To preach the promise of the spirit and the assurance of jesus ascension in the middle of the easter season may very well get us out of our resurrection ruts, that the resurrection is all that god has in store for us. John 14 mary anoints jesus at bethany 12 six days before i the passover, j jesus therefore came to bethany, k where lazarus was, whom jesus had raised from the dead. The second artist painted a raging waterfall with winds whipping the spray about.
And this which he said to them is designed for the comfort of all his faithful followers. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. Two artists set out to paint a picture representing perfect peace. Ah, is not that good, to shake off earth and mortality, and to rise again, obtaining this boon from the lord. Truly, truly, i say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that i do. In their divine consciousness of vast spiritual power, in their farness from the strife and trouble of men, they are of that true supernatural which abides in the secret of god. The first painted a canvas depicting a carefree boy relaxing in a boat on a little placid lake without a ripple to disturb the surface.
On that day you will realize that i am in my father, and you are in me, and i am in you. Overview this discourse takes place at the last supper see chapter, and represents jesus attempt to prepare the disciples for what is coming. He was simply acknowledging that he was also a man. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. Christ left a wonderful legacy of his inner peace his wonderful gospel of peace to be shed abroad to a world in clamour. Finally, jesus challenged them to love him and to keep his commandments. He therefore calls it his peace revealed in the gospel, ephesians 6. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage. The one who loves me will be loved by my father, and i too will love them and show myself to them. Some may misunderstand this to be the case, but i john 5. The fellowship and communion that should be between him and them after his departure. This is one of the five paraclete passages in john 14 17 cf. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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