Bronze commentary on the book of john

So it was in this way that i came across the biblical meaning of bronze. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. Just as moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up, john 3. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of. The meaning of this type, or sign of salvation, is explained in the book of wisdom. John wrote his gospel before the destruction of jerusalem. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. His feet were like fine bronze as it is fired in a furnace, and his voice like the sound of cascading waters.

John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. This was because jesus was the son of man see also john 1. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The unique commentary joins the ivp bible background commentary. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated to us through your revealed word. The old serpent was the cause of death, temporal and spiritual. Numbers 21 when the canaanite king of arad, who lived in the negev, heard that israel was coming along the road to atharim, he attacked the israelites and captured some of them.

But in this verse, where it says that john sees jesus feet as brass, we need to. Then in verse 12, jesus says, i have taken you as far as i can, by way of explanation. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. The book of numbers is coming to terms with the fact that the old generation will not see gods promises come to fruition.

An extensive commentary on john with a predominantly conservative tone the unique thing about this book is the correlation of the text within the historical setting, particularly the classic greek and roman world as well as the hebrew one. It is here we read of john the baptist bearing record that this is the son of god john 1. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. But in his typical fashion, john sees a double meaning in lifted up. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ivp bible background commentary. The lord told john to write about the present and the future. John describes jesus further as having feet like burnished brass refined in a furnace. The second and third chapters of the book of revelation carry specific messages to seven churches in asia minor. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. The gospels of matthew and luke tell the story of jesus birth. And as moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up, john 3. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him.

John commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John was an elder in the church of ephesus and was imprisoned on the island of patmos, which is off the coast of asia minor in the aegean sea. David guzik commentary on john 5, where jesus heals a man at the pool of bethesda. Hayes new horizons in the study of ancient syria and with k.

It helps to remember that many things were going on during the rise of christianity in the 2 nd to 4 th centuries. Bronze snake what the original bronze snake represents. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. An account given of him by the inspired penman himself, fairly laying down, in the beginning, what he designed his whole book should be the proof of ver. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. It is here that we read this beginning of miracles did jesus in cana of galilee, and manifested forth his glory john 2.

A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This makes sense of johns explanation that the appearance was like. The natural explanation of the messengers angels is that they. And john had a brother called james, who became also one of jesus disciples matthew 4. Although many bible translations show that john the baptist speaks from verse 27 through the end of the chapter, it is also argued that john the baptists quotation ends at verse 30, leaving the rest of the chapter. In these first 18 verses, john says that gods word became a person, the man called jesus. After that john moved to minor asia ephesus where he is likely to have stayed till his death at a very old age around the year 100 ad. God told moses to make a bronze serpent and put it on a pole. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up.

Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. Commentary on the book of jasher the whole story excerpts written by gary primo the book of jasher begins with the creation of man rather than the earth. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. This stay was interrupted though by his exile on the island of patmos revelation 1. 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. In john chapter three jesus used a historical illustration to teach nicodemus about the importance of believing in his coming death.

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. The later ministry of john was to the entire body of believers in asia minor. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. In later years, the israelites will view the bronze serpent as a holy relic of veneration and begin worshiping it. The history, religion, and culture of a syrian town in the late bronze age, with john l. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and. Verse 14 of numbers 21 mentions the book of the wars of the lord. Revelation 4 commentary browns commentary on selected. For this reason, it will wisely be destroyed by righteous king hezekiah 2 kings 18. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.

The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. The key to understanding the book of revelation is in revelation 1. So moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole. As moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up. Just as moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John tries to explain why god sent his son to earth. The author of a muchloved twovolume matthew commentary 1990 that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, frederick dale bruner now offers the gospel of john. Most people agree that john, jesus disciple, wrote the 4th gospel. Comm on john v1 john calvin these and other eminent writers have been deeply indebted to calvins commentary on johns gospel, but have left its claims to the attention of all classes of readers as strong and urgent as ever.

The son of man must be lifted up like the serpent desiring god. The bible is a supernatural book, and can be understood only by. I am picking up where we left off in the gospel of john in chapter three. The bronze snake that god told moses to make as recorded in numbers 21. Logos bible software forums forums for logos bible software users including product information, support topics, and user tips. Heres why jesus feet were like unto fine brass facebook. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. There is a question of which parts of this text are direct quotations of john the baptist and which are commentary by the author. This story is simply about god, the glory of his character, the nature of his life and his desire to share that life with his creatures. 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.

Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs major john commentators throughout history, including. Print commentary on ecclesiastes and song of solomon david guzik. The meaning of bronze in the bible one for israel ministry. John 1 commentary john introduces the story of the. Jesus said, as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up.

Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Just as those who looked in faith to the serpent in the wilderness. It is here we are told that the savior said destroy this temple, and in three days i will raise it up john 2. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. Christ jesus, in the likeness of sinful flesh, was made sin for us 2corinthians 5. The gospel of john is probably the book that has been written last of all the books of the bible. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english.

He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. Apr 05, 2009 the son of man must be lifted uplike the serpent. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the son of man be lifted up, john 3. At length, in the redeemers sublime intercessory prayer, his full soul was poured forth in express petitions to his. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

The book of revelation describes jesus as the word of god revelation 19. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. It appears to add many details to the historical events of the torah. In this gospel the identity of jesus as the son of man is determined by his heavenly origin and destination john 3. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary childerns sermons hymn lists john 3. It is here we are told that the savior said destroy this temple, and in three days i will raise it up john. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. So moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole.