Commentary on john 5 jesus heals at the pool of bethesda october 3, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment at the beginning of john chapter five, jesus travels from galilee to jerusalem to attend a jewish festival. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. As jesus explains his deity to the jews in this chapter, it is evident that he did not. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The time was come when the dead should hear his voice, as the son of god, and live. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.
The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. In verses 1 5, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. So, john presents a different perspective, with a greater emphasis on meaning. Gospel of john 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Phillips wrote a famous book about this problem, titled your god is too small. Commentaries for john chapter 5 jesus revelation reaches a climax and the conflict begins, leading to jesus keynote address. Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches john 5. John chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Verse 5 in john s gospel, darkness means everything that is evil. Below is a modified transcript of the audio lesson.
Jesus is come to give us understanding, that we may know the true god, 20. Verse 4 for whatsoever is begotten of god overcometh the world. John s rite had a real and legitimate relation to the kingdom of god which nicodemus must accept. John bible book with full chapters king james version. John 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Like practically all of john, this chapter is a narrative of proof that jesus is equal to god. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, 38 nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. John 5 bible study questions questions for john chapter 5 bible study. The sin unto death, and the sin not unto death, 16, 17. Standing in the tradition of carson and morris, kostenberger has provided a fine conservative and evangelical commentary on the gospel of john. He could teach a bible study where beginning at moses and all the prophets.
Study john 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A contest between john s disciples and the jews about purifying, v. James rosscup writes this work gnomon, originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the greek, flavoring the effort with judicious details about the spiritual life. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. The five porches stand for the five books of the law. He has not placed his salvation in sacraments, or books, or priests, but he has kept it. No question has more divided the harmonists of the gospels, and the duration of our lords ministry may be said to hinge on it. Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7.
Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. People who do not believe in jesus do not understand his words. That while jesus asserted the obligation of the outward rite, he asserted likewise, as its necessary complement, the presence and creating and informing energy of the spirit with which john had promised that the coming one should baptize. The gospel of john chapter 5 is when things really start to heat up. John 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Each statement points to a truth that john affirms as well as to a reality that his readers have experienced. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. For most items, when you purchase 10 or more of a single item, we will discount the charge for that item by 10%. So if youve ordered 9 of a particular item, you can add one more for free. Then answered jesus and said unto them, verily, verily, i say unto you, the son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the father do. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version.
Study guide for john 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 5 commentary the opening revelation of the glory reaches. Gospel of john chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 john 5 and more. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. This is part 7 in a 23part study on the book of john. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. True miracles, the signs john records in this book, are extremely rare and unexpected events. Ever pasto ral, the elder closes his letter with three statements of assurance, each beginning we know. Read 1 john 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The book s viewpoint, however, is not only pastoral but also polemical.
The purpose of verses 5 6 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old testament prophesy that jesus was the promised messiah. Brotherly love is the effect of the new birth, which makes obedience to all gods commandments pleasant. We must remember that the gospel of john is not a synoptic gospel and covers about twentytwo days in the life of christ. Jesus revelation reaches a climax and the conflict begins, leading to jesus keynote address. Our lord first refers to his raising those who were dead in sin, to newness of life, by the power of the spirit, and then to his raising the dead in their graves. John 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Here, the proof is that of the healing of a longtime cripple at the pool of bethesda on a sabbath day. John chapter 5 summary jesus is in jerusalem during the passover feast, a celebration of gods grace and of his peoples release from the oppression of egypt. What virtue it had for the cure of these impotent folks john 5. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. Verses 3b4 are not found in the most reliable manuscripts of john, although they appear in the king james version of the bible which is based on the textus receptus.
This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. John 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Bible study is a series to help you learn more about the individual books of the bible. In the ninth chapter of johns gospel you have the remarkable story of the man. Lets dive in to john chapter 17 in this bible reading video we will go through chapter 17 of john together, and you will discuss things like. See how the gospel of christ came not to send peace upon earth, but division. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. John 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, this man is rightly called the great power of god. This is how we know that we must be loving the children of god, whenever we love god and keep his commandments. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
The opening revelation of the glory reaches a climax. David guzik commentary on john 5, where jesus heals a man at the pool of. Commentary on john 5 jesus heals at the pool of bethesda. Whoever believes that jesus is the christ is born of god, and everyone who loves him who begot also loves him who is begotten of him. Hebrews overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john owen, an english nonconformist church leader and theologian. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
John 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. Read john 5 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. What we will see in the upcoming section chapters 5 10 is jesus as the giver of life though this has been foreshadowed in chapters 24, note the introduction of living water in chapter 4. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. An angel went down, and troubled the water and whoso first stepped in was made whole. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. What may seem like an insignificant detail in fact is at the heart of what the entire chapter claims about jesus. Jesus is challenging this man to a new life, the life from above jn 3. Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world. Kostenberger john baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2004. John 5 the healing at the pool 1 some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for one of the jewish festivals. In a way you could almost say that this is a picture of israels spiritual paralysis.
Study the bible online using commentary on john 5 and more. John 5 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. Many of john s recurring themes are found in this passage. A commentary on the new testament from the talmud and hebraica john lightfoot 16021675 exercitations upon the evangelist st. Wallace, john 5,2 and the date of the fourth gospel, biblica 71 1990. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate. There was an extra 38 years that was not planned for. The book of john bible study chapter 5 the book of john bible study chapter 5 skip navigation sign in. Chapter 5 presents john s first record of jesus directly confronting his enemies. Standard shipping is free for all orders within the united states. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction.
After these things jesus went over the sea of galilee, which is the sea of tiberias. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. Only john tells us that this event takes place near the festival of passover john 6. John 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17. God has given unto us eternal life in his son, 11,12. For the works that the father has given me to finishthe very works that i am doingtestify that the father has sent me. John, writer of both the gospel of john and this letter epistle, understood it because he had been born again. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. John 5 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 5 in plain english that everyone can understand. John 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Accordingly, we have in this chapter a miracle and a sermon. Many hear the phrase born again and dont realize that the expression was coined by jesus himself as he told a religious man, you must be born again john 3.
The barest glimmer of faith on this mans part brought jesus healing to his life, and now. Jul 19, 2008 this is a valuable and insightful commentary. After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. Among these are the miraculous signs of jesus, his claims of divinity, and the warped perspective of those. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Many scholars think the order of chapters 5 and 6 should be reversed since 6. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches. Our lord declared his authority and character, as the messiah. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection.
Jesus heals a man and causes quite a stir, unfortunately for the wrong reason. Regarding the use of the present tense ejstin and its implications for the dating of the gospel of john, see the previous discussion on the date of the gospel pp. 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. It is the sabbath, and jesus has encountered a man who for 38 years has sought release from his infirmity at the pool of bethesda. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. John 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. At the end of chapter 5, jesus complained that his opponents did not understand or believe what moses had written john 5.
John 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Jesus revelation reaches a climax and the conflict begins. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he performed on those who were diseased. Some were healed when the shadow of peter fell upon them acts 5. John 5 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. John 5, new international version niv the bible app. That this strange virtue in the pool was natural, or artificial rather, and was the effect of the washing of the sacrifices, which impregnated the water with i know not what healing. Most of this passage is taken up by the words of christ himself, responding to jewish critics. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. John 5 commentary jesus revelation reaches a climax and. The synoptic gospels cover the major events of jesus three and a half year ministry. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In this chapter, there is a subtle but magnificent progression toward.
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