He wanted to separate himself and his message from the religious authorities in Jerusalem. Newest Additions - Spring, 2020 - These verse by verse comments are works in process so chapters will be in varying stages of construction. We must have a sense of our role before we can minister properly. There is a man mentioned in John 9 who was born blind, but when Jesus arrived on the scene, this blind man's life drastically changed. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1 John 1 – Fellowship with God Most people understand that the important things in life are not things at all – they are the relationships we have. Answer: In John 20:23, Jesus tells His disciples, “If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. 3:1; 11:11; etc. You can hear a voice but not see it. Jn 19:35. a. John made it clear to them that he was not the Messiah, but was sent to “Make straight the way of the Lord” (1:23). John 1:23. 4. "In the beginning was (Note what Jesus, says, concerning the world, in John 15:22: “If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.” Cf. John’s ministry was to proclaim the coming messianic kingdom. Religious rivalry is a big problem even among evangelicals. Daily devotional with John Piper. In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded us to make disciples. What a sad statistic that is. He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light." 6 There was a # Mal. ii. John was not that Prophet whom Moses said the Lord would raise up … Mark 7:1 "Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem." Interactive Bible study with John Piper. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome [] it As the nation Israel was in a desert place. In a different wilderness, the desert was a place where God had gathered His people from slavery in Egypt. The words this voice cried were. His call for the nation to be ready for the coming of the Messiah had to be made where people could be objective in their thinking. 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” The previous verses show John the Baptist’s negative answers to theories about who he was. 23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” 24 Now the Pharisees who had been sent 25 questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” It is good for the disciples of Christ to be together in common conversation, and common business. For ὁδὸν, way, all the Synoptists have τρίβους, beaten tracks; and for the verb εὐθύνατε, make straight, the adjective and verb εὐθύνατε ποιεῖτε. (y) Aben Ezra in Isa. I. I do not think we often question respecting the course and testimony of Christ's forerunner—whereunto served it? John the Baptist is the one who announced his coming. This confirms that He is the Messiah. A similar project is ongoing in the synoptic Gospels. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. 7 This man came for a # John 3:25–36; 5:33–35 witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might # (John 3:16) believe. 11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. Only … 169 Barrett, The Gospel According to St. John, 577.. 170 Stephen S. Smalley, New Testament Studies 20 (1973/74): 275-88.. 171 Brown, The Gospel According to John, 1070.. 172 BAGD 719, s.v. 2 He was with God in the beginning() 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made() 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The very core of the gospel message is the truth that the way someone has their sins forgiven is by having faith in Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior. The previous verses show John the Baptist’s negative answers to theories about who he was. John went into the wilderness rather than the capitol city of Jerusalem to preach. John the Baptist chose the Jordanian wilderness for the area of his ministry. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as Pdf. On the figure of preparing the roads, see on Luke 3:5. This statement means that the nation should prepare for the coming of the Messiah. (29-36) Andrew and another disciple follow Jesus. There were to be no rough roads for the royal chariot. God said, “Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me. himself and his message from the religious authorities in Jerusalem. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing John 1:23: Isaiah 40:3-5 Malachi 3:1 John 1:6-9 John 1:22 : John 1:24 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 3 c A voice cries : 1 ((w) Jarchi in Isaiah 40.3. In the Synoptic Gospels, John the Baptist is a prophet who has an important ministry in his own right. (19-28) Other testimonies of John concerning Christ. to truth. John’s citation implies that his audience knew Scripture and had hope for the coming of the Messiah. as said the prophet Esaias, in Isaiah 40:3. It is easy to exaggerate our mission in ministry. First, we must place our faith in Christ. Everything that was not straight needed to be straightened out. John 1:23, ESV: "He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”" Supporters of this point to 2 Jn. Paul had not visited Colossae, but had received reports from Epaphras, the … The reason was that Israel as a nation was. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give everlasting life to as many as You have given Him. ib. 1 and 3 Jn. Sin in John is not about moral failings; primarily it is an inability or refusal to recognize God’s revelation when confronted by it, in Jesus. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail, Designed by Elegant Themes This was a declaration of national repentance. First John 5:1-5 tells us only he who believes in Jesus will overcome the world. In a different wilderness, the desert was a place where God had gathered His people from slavery in Egypt. 3:1; Matt. John went into the wilderness rather than the capitol city of Jerusalem to preach. His call for the nation to be ready for the coming of the Messiah had to be made where people could be objective in their thinking. There is no article. John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. The man who puts his faith and trust in Jesus Christ, who believes in Him has everlasting life. The goal is to work through the Gospel of John verse by verse. iii. The point of the quotation is that it gives no prominence to the preacher whatever (Morris, p. 137). Nowhere in the Bible do we read that “His own” should be interpreted as the nation of Israel. His name was divinely given. This verse shows his positive answer as to who he was. THE PROLOGUE TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN The Gospel of John weds theology to poetry. Yet I do not receive testimony from man, but I say these things that you may be saved. Everything that was not straight needed to be straightened out. There were to be no rough roads for the royal chariot. 19:25. Then, speaking of the one on whom the Spirit descended, John said, “I have seen and have testified (Greek: memartureka —testified or witnessed) that this is the Son of God” (1:34). 9 # Is. Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael. "You have sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 15 (John testified concerning him. 6:33). John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. He protested racial legislation in South Africa and led civil disobedience campaigns in his native India in order to secure home rule. so many Christians are in a desert spiritually. See on Matthew 3:5. Luke 5:20 says, “When Jesus saw their faith, He said ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.’” Colossians 2:13-14 says Jesus forgave all our sins. John 1:24-28. Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover,....Whither he went, in order to keep it, that being at hand, and now come; see John 2:13; . John 9:1-12. If John said “That is a lie,” it means he thinks in terms of things being true or being lies. b. John wrote his *gospel for believers in … Look at the Book. John 1:23; Isaiah 40:3–5 23 He said , “ I am t the voice of one crying out in the wilderness , ‘ Make straight 1 the way of the Lord , ’ as the prophet Isaiah said . John Testifies About Jesus 29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! His baptism was to prepare them for that kingdom. prosfavgion.. 173 Barrett, The Gospel According to St. John, 580-81.. 174 Brown, The Gospel According to John, 1072.. 175 BAGD 657, s.v. (43-51)1-5 The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. Grant's Verse-by-Verse Logos Bible Software. In 2004, the governor of the state of New Jersey was caught in a scandal. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible. He said, I am a voice crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet. The point of the quotation is that it gives no prominence to the preacher whatever (Morris, p. 137). He is incorporeal, or without body (Luke 24:39). Add to this, the decisions of the Pharisees were held by the common people as infallible. Jesus tells a story about a *shepherd and his sheep 10:1-10. v1 Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth. Lo, I will send you Elijah, the prophet, before the day of the Lord comes” (Mal 3:1,23). ((x) Zohar in Gen. fol. Here he uses it of himself. They which were sent were of the Pharisees — Who were peculiarly tenacious of old customs, and jealous of any innovations, (except those brought in by their own scribes,) unless the innovator had unquestionable proofs of divine authority. John said in effect, “I am not the focus of my ministry.” His role was to prepare for the coming Messiah. Jesus is identified as “The Lamb of God,” and “The Son of God.” The Baptist describes his vision of the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, landing on Jesus. This statement means that the nation should prepare for the coming of the Messiah. We need to clear any obstacles that may hinder our ministry. 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews: James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John … Articles Sermons Topics Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. On wilderness, see on Matthew 3:1. John 1:23 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 1:23, NIV: "John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, 'I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.''" | Powered by WordPress, The previous verses show John the Baptist’s negative answers to theories about who he was. It is poetic prose—prose with the soul of poetry—prose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. by Grant | Aug 22, 2016 | John | 0 comments, 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”. The nation should remove any impediment that might undermine the Messiah’s coming to set up His kingdom. If a king were to come to a community, the inhabitants had to clear the roads of any obstacles. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ”) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. Salvation has both a present and future benefit, which makes one's life in this world and afterwards bring glory to the Savior. If a king were to come to a community, the inhabitants had to clear the roads of any obstacles. that prophet—announced in De 18:15, &c., about whom they seem not to have been agreed whether he were the same with the Messiah or no. Sermon Bible Commentary. John implied here that he was nothing but a “voice” to speak for Someone else. The greatest signs of all were the death and resurrection of Jesus. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. In which John Green teaches you where American politicians come from. 1:23 He said - I am that forerunner of Christ of whom Isaiah speaks. “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness. Finding Philip, he … John the Baptist chose the Jordanian wilderness for the area of his ministry. He tells us who Jesus Christ is rather than what he does. 1 Peter 1:23 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 1:23, NIV: "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." "In the beginning was 1.The Pharisees composed a great part of the Sanhedrin, Acts 23:6. It is a zero-player game, meaning that its evolution is determined by its initial state, requiring no further input.One interacts with the Game of Life by creating an initial configuration and observing how it evolves. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. The nation should remove any impediment that might undermine the Messiah’s coming to set up His kingdom. John 1 Commentary. God has put a desire for relationship in every one of us, a desire He intended to be met with relationships with other people, … Some join in the wilderness with make straight, as in the Hebrew. John’s citation implies that his audience knew Scripture and had hope for the coming of the Messiah. Objection: God is said to have. In both verses, the author calls himself fithe elder.fl In the original text, there is a definite article before 40:18. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 11:1-44 – Lazarus raised from the dead. Verse 23. And the *Samaritan woman thought that Jesus was talking about actual water (John 4:13-14). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 1:1-18 EXEGESIS: JOHN 1:1-18. All these passages confirm that Jesus is … The Anthropomorphites and Audiarii of old, and so some new heretics, have asserted that God has a body, contrary to Romans 1:23; Is. Our obedience leads us to a more vibrant experience of true life (John 10:10). 2 Thess. . We need to clear any obstacles that may hinder our ministry. I am the voice - As if he had said, Far from being Christ, or even Elijah, I am nothing but a voice: a sound that so soon as it has expressed the thought of which it is the sign, dies into air, and is known no more. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. It is usually accepted that John wrote them late in his life. John said in effect, “I am not the focus of my ministry.” His role was to. 2. According to John, Jesus is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that # Is. ). Commentary on John 4:1-3 (Read John 4:1-3) Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1 Corinthians 1:17, than to baptism. 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ God has sent many people to the wilderness to prepare them for ministry. Heavenly thoughts can only come by understanding heavenly realities from Scripture (Rom. John 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, * who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus is the Word but we are merely the voice. ­ attribute this quote to John. Even as people need food to live, Jesus needed to do God’s work. John’s witness here will be developed and unpacked over the course of the Gospel. The hour for their entering upon action was not come. And if it be alleged that they who rejected and crucified Him were the scribes and Pharisees who also rejected the … Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians: 1 Thess. But in John, for the most part, he just points people to Jesus. Biblical students that John wrote these letters from Ephesus, the place believed to be where he died. 8:5; 12:2; Phil. It is poetic prose—prose with the soul of poetry—prose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. This verse shows his positive … "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." Then, Jesus slowly explained the real meaning until the person or people understood. It has been said that the theme o… (Jhn 5:33-35) The witness of John the Baptist. John sums up the truth that he has explained to his disciples. Bible Commentary for John 1:23. * Matthew 17:10-13 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? The readers are not to be preoccupied with “things on the earth,” such as current heretical philosophies (2:8), legalistic practices (2:16, 21-23), and vices (verse 5). He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” 3:1–17; Mark 1:1–11; Luke 3:1–22 man sent from God, whose name was John. Our role in life is to direct attention to Jesus, not to ourselves. John 9:39-41). He calls people to repentance and eventually dies as a martyr for daring to confront petty earthly tyrants with the word of the Lord. (u) Kimchi in Isaiah 40.1. messianic kingdom. Make straight the way (εὐθύνατε τὴν ὁδὸν). iii. John implied here that he was nothing but a “voice” to speak for Someone else. His baptism was to prepare them for that kingdom. John identified himself by quoting Isaiah 40:3. Commentary on John 1:19-28 (Read John 1:19-28) John disowns himself to be the Christ, who was now expected and waited for. John the Baptist’s Testimony to Jesus. Religious rivalry is a big problem even among evangelicals. 2. [20:1–10] Mt 28:1–10; Mk 16:1–11; Lk 24:1–12. Only He can save us (John 14:16). John wants to tell us more than the story of Jesus’ life; he tries to explain the meaning behind the things that Jesus said and did. Daily devotional with John Piper. Your email address will not be published. 70. John wrote about the great mystery - that Jesus is God as well as a man. Ephesians 1:1-23 ESV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and … John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. The Word Became Flesh. This was a declaration of national. John 1:23: “He said, ‘I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,” as Isaiah the prophet said.’” He was citing Isaiah 40:3. Includes Topical Study on the Feasts (Lessons 2-4) and Topical Study on Sheep “Pharisees … came from Jerusalem”: This delegation of leading representatives of Judaism came from Jerusalem probably at the request of the Galilean Pharisees. He is author of more than 50 books , including Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Providence . As the nation Israel was in a desert place, so many Christians are in a desert spiritually. for the royal visit of a king. - He said, I am a voice crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) “fought” for the freedom of enslaved and oppressed peoples for over thirty years and is rightly recognized as one of the world’s great leaders in this regard. John Acts: Romans 1 Corinth. Of the five senses in the human body, our sight may be the most important to us. Questions and answers with John Piper. We know that by it the Jewish people as a whole were not prepared to receive Jesus as their Saviour, for they rejected and crucified Him. God lives in and of Himself (John 5:26; Psalms 36:9). He was especially noted for his commitment to non-violent ways, his self-discipline and denial, as well as his championing of the underclass within the caste system. John sees things much more clearly than our sophisticated age does, which doesn’t want to see anything in black or white, but everything in a pale shade of gray. In these verses, he explained to the *disciples what was most important to him. Jesus explained that Elijah had come in the form of John the Baptist (Mt 17:12-13). JOHN 17:1-2 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Free Inductive Bible Studies Book By Book. John 1 - In-depth verse-by-verse Bible study and commentary of John chapter 1 in plain English. All four gospels­­ attribute this quote to John. THE PROLOGUE TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN The Gospel of John weds theology to poetry. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 1:1-18 EXEGESIS: JOHN 1:1-18. John 21 is the twenty-first and final chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It contains an account of a post-crucifixion appearance in Galilee, which the text describes as the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. It was to be “John” (Lk. John the Baptist did not inflate who he was or what God called him to do. The reason was that Israel as a nation was blind to truth. (John 1:9) Paul explained that those who will suffer the wrath of God are without excuse because God has revealed Himself to every man. John 1:23. No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for John 1:23. The Game of Life, also known simply as Life, is a cellular automaton devised by the British mathematician John Horton Conway in 1970. 1:23; 4:8; 1 John 2:15-17; see note on Matt. 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