Gospel of john 10 commentary

John 10 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on john 10 and more. To understand the imagery, it must be remembered that eastern folds are large open enclosures, into which several flocks are driven at the approach of night. Millard p325 describes how liberal skeptics argued that the gospel of john was actually written after ad 150. John 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Mills is an illuminating revelation filled with close readings that detail the gospel of john and aim to provide a clearer understanding of the word. The effect of such a view is to deny that the record was written by the apostle john or by any inspired. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Prweb april 10, 2020 a commentary on the gospel of john from christian faith publishing author samuel l. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. May 11, 2014 it means that the preacher has to assume and draw on the context of the healing because that is exactly to what jesus is referring in 10. Note the unusual use of the negative oujk with the participle. Contrast between the good shepherd and the false shepherds of israel.

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 whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This materal was preached by pastor cole over almost 2 years. Home fathers of the church commentary on john origen book x. Later scholars have called her work into question, however, due to problems dating the materials of the jewish lectionary. John 10 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

John 10 commentary jesus is the good shepherd who is. Johns gospel to the ancient jewish lectionary system oxford. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Jn church colt comes commentary concerning consider darkness declares disciples divine earth elias evangelists father feast. These texts were meant to be read aloud in group worship. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110. With john again the pharisees know jesus to be baptizing with his disciples, adding this to his other great activities. The gospel of john has even helped scholarly skeptics to believe. The i am the good shepherd passage has as its background the story of the man born blind 9. Little that jesus says in this gospel is not conveyed in this manner, as he will admit at the end of his teaching 16. May 15, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 1 10 fathers of the church patristic series origen, heine, ronald e.

Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Read john 10 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. David guzik study guide for john 10 study guide for john 10 by. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and managing editor for the net bible new english translation. So the overall context, moving from john 910, down to the discourse, and then down to the parable in john 10. Great things john had said of him, which raised their expectations. John 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Study john 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Indeed, this provocative commentary is arguably the most important new testament monograph in the twentieth century, perhaps second only to the quest of the historical jesus by albert schweitzer. As the first volume in the johannine monograph series, the gospel of john. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 10 of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 14.

Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 10 by cyril of alexandria. Our lord still alludes to the discourse he had had before this festival. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. A commentary by rudolf bultmann well deserves this place of pride. This is truly one of the greatest passages in the gospel of john and of the whole new testament.

Study john 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. There is only one door, which a single shepherd guards, while the others go home to rest. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 10 when men have well drunk.

John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. It was essential to complete the burial before sunset. Augustinea famous fourth century church fathercontributed no fewer than 124 tractates in his gospel of john commentary, while st.

Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Christ and his gospel have often found better entertainment among the plain countrypeople than among the wise, the mighty, the noble, 1. It means that the preacher has to assume and draw on the context of the healing because that is exactly to what jesus is referring in 10. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. Each sermon is the equivalent of a 10 page pdf which means that these sermons represent over pages of biblically sound doctrine to aid your study, teaching and preaching of the gospel of john. John 10 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. John 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, known as a harmony of the four gospels, chronicles the life of christ. There is no indication there was a gap in time and it appears this discourse takes place after john 9 when jesus healed the man born blind. And to those who, 1st, truly believe, observe three promises annexed to.

John 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Johns gospel always addresses readers in the plural. Excellent resource functions like a verse by verse commentary. No wonder jesus turns to the subject of shepherding in john 10. Volume 1 of commentary on the gospel according to john. David guzik commentary on john 10, where jesus gives a contrast between. Jesus is the good shepherd who is gathering his flock 10. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 fathers of the church patristic series origen, heine, ronald e. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20.

John uses a different word for illustrative speech than the parable of the synoptics, but the idea is similar. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. Most assuredly, i say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 fathers of the church patristic series. But he who comes in through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

The context biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. As if he had said, my sheep are those who, 1st, hear my voice by faith. Unto the parties whom he was addressing in the last section. From the gospel of john the burial of jesus john 19. 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. In this portion of john 10, as jesus tries to describe the connection between himself and his followers. Perhaps john wrote the words of his gospel himself. We know that the 4th gospel contains john s memories and ideas about jesus. Or perhaps someone else recorded the stories that he told. I am the good shepherd jesus, having represented himself as the door of the sheep, and intimated the regards which ought to be maintained to him as such, particularly by those that professed to be teachers of others, now changes the similitude, and represents himself, by way of eminence, the good shepherd, namely, the person frequently foretold in scripture under that. John s gospel to the ancient jewish lectionary system oxford. Gospel of john 10 commentary new testament matthew. For over thirty years hall has taught courses at dallas seminary in intermediate level greek gram.

The word is probably not part of the original text, and the thought is rather of the present spiritual life which every believer now hath, and which will issue in eternal life. Persecutors may drive christ and his gospel our of their own city or country, but. Book 10 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 14. John wanted his readers to believe that jesus is the messiah, gods son john 20. Featuring the church fathers, catholic encyclopedia, summa theologica and more. The word parabole is a story that presents a spiritual lesson often in reference to the promised kingdom.

John the baptist, too, with the evangelist of the same name, goes on a long time without being cast into prison. John 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. John 10 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 10 in plain english. Jesus forms a community around himself over against official judaism 9. The focus of this portion of john 10, however, is on jesus as the door or gate of the sheepfold. Commentary on the gospel of john book x new advent. He showed that he improves creaturecomforts to all true believers, and make them comforts indeed. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of christ. Here, he contrasts himself the good shepherd with the pharisees and religious leaders of the jews, who were evil shepherds.

Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of tabernacles. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. The whole of johns gospel is focused on this gift of life. It is believed that origen, an alexandrian christian scholar and theologian, wrote his gospel of john commentary while in alexandria at some point after 218 a. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Gospel of john 10 commentary new testament matthew henry. He explains, god therefore dictated to the four evangelists what they should write that, while each had his. The word used in verse six, paroimia presents a similitude meaning using something that is similar to something else. Within a single parable, we expect the symbols to stay the same, so there is no reason to think that jesus has started to talk about satan.