But there is also an emphatic shift from reference to the spirits the spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit, cf. These verses form one of three units within 1 john that almost all interpreters consider a single unit and do not divide up the other two are 2. This new birth is absolutely essential if you want to be able to understand and hold to the truth. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible.
For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Because the false teachers all claimed to be inspired and to have received their false message from the holy spirit, john reminds the messianic community that they have among them some who can tell the difference 1 corinthians 12. John 4 new international version niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. Depicted by andrei rublevs, bible studies home books. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries. Since the logos is eternal and existed before time began john 1. Baitandswitch do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. Believers cannot believe every spiritual teaching 1 john 4. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. These small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
How is the humanity and the humility of the lord jesus expressed in john 4. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this. We keep in the spirit of truth by clinging to jesus, the one who said i am the truth john 14. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Why is it important that we love, as john writes in 1 john 4. Every spirit that confesses 7 jesus as the christ 8 who has come in the flesh is from god, 4. Bible reading schedule for 1 john lesson 1 i john 1. This ascetic form of gnosticism is the background of part of the letter to the colossians col 2. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher.
John 4 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 4 in plain english that everyone can understand. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. This is how we recognize the spirit1 of truth and the spirit of falsehood. He then exhorts them to manifest brotherly love in. Study guide for 1 john 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. This is so important that john repeats the phrase from god in 4. We are from god, and whoever knows god listens to us. Study 1 in the study series on johns gospel looks at john 1. Share how john says that fear and love work along with each other.
John 4 niv jesus talks with a samaritan woman bible. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. John also wrote five books of the bible john, john, and revelation, which is more than any of the other eleven disciples. The first epistle of john chapter four john cautions his readers not to believe everyone who claims to be led by the spirit, but to test them 16. God is love, and all who live in love live in god, and god lives in them. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like jesus here in this world. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Since the body was considered evil, it was to be treated harshly. The one who does not love does not know god, for god is love.
Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. If they do not belong to god, they do not listen to us. They are to accept teachings from god and his people, while rejecting worldly teachings presented by false teachers.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all. This is how we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. But we belong to god, and those who know god listen to us. He then exhorts them to manifest brotherly love in keeping with the character and example of gods love as demonstrated in the sacrifice of his son 721. Every spirit that acknowledges that jesus christ has come in the flesh is from god, 3 but every spirit that does not. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a christians sin, we can have victory over sin in daily life and experience unhindered communion with christ. 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.
Any spirit that confesses that jesus christ has come in the flesh is of god, and every spirit which does not confess jesus is not of god. We continue our study in 1 john which primarily teaches disciples how to live, individually and collectively, in the beloved community which the church. The following statements we find in first john only. By way of contrast, the false teachers and those who follow them are from the world 4. John explained that although jesus has already paid the penalty for a. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is the author of this epistle as well as of the. Paradoxically, this dualism also led to licentiousness. It is a matter of being born of god so that you receive new life from him and become his child. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 john chapter 4.