The gospel of john pdf summary john the apostle 12min blog. This is spoken of mary magdalene, the most prominent of our lord. Aug 12, 2011 the bible singles out one disciple of jesus as the one whom jesus loved and the disciple whom jesus loved takes a closer look at what scripture says about this beloved disciple and the special role he played in the life of jesus. In johns gospel there is mention of the disciple whom jesus loved.
The bible singles out one disciple of jesus as the one whom jesus loved and. Becoming the disciple whom jesus loved is an excellent view of how we should live through examples given by john, the beloved disciple. The identity of the disciple whom jesus loved basil s. So simon peter gestured to him, and said to him, tell us who it is of whom he is speaking. He walked right up to jesus, saying something like, greetings, rabbi, and kissed jesus on the cheek. Perform the script john, the disciple whom jesus loved. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. This is the major argument used by those who promote the jesus was gay myth. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on john 19. According to the scripture, james was the first of the apostles to lose his life as a martyr acts 12.
John, the disciple whom jesus loved script the skit guys. We have sort of an image in our minds of what john is like. Identifying the disciple whom jesus loved community in mission. At jesus crucifixion, we read in verse twentysix of chapter nineteen that when jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, woman, behold your son.
Beloved disciple member book living proof ministries. Only three disciples were present at these events, and the apostle john was one of them mt. Four times john refers to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. The disciple whom jesus loved, a free ebook on the beloved disciple, the author of the fourth gospel gospel of john. Download now this book explores in depth six gospel scenes so as to discover in these the essential elements of christian discipleship. It is interesting that john referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. The bible tells us that the disciple whom jesus loved was the author of the book that is today called the gospel of john. The identity of the beloved disciple or the one john calls disciple whom jesus loved is unnamed and has remained a mystery. John was and the son of zebedee and brother of james. All have to learn from him to become gentle and lowly in heart matt. But the biblical evidence revealed in the scriptures is actually able to prove that this beloved disciple could not have been the apostle john.
John wrote this description under divine inspiration and direction, that he was the disciple whom jesus loved. Although nonbible sources may say john was the disciple whom jesus loved, it turns out this idea cannot stand up to biblical scrutiny and the a better bible study method that is set forth in the disciple whom jesus loved challenges the reader to weigh the testimony of scripture regarding the one whom jesus loved and to take seriously the. Pastor joseph prince sermon notes online becoming the. The disciple whom jesus loved christian science sentinel. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This disciple an apostle really is never mentioned by name. The first three gospels all mention these three notable evens of jesus minist try. This is a good book to read on your own or i think a wonderful bible study book.
God wants us to be christoccupied, not selfoccupied. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by toby powers, john. He was a one of the inner circle of three whom jesus made his most close friends and shared his deepest experiences matthew 17. The shadowy figure known as the disciple whom jesus loved appears in five scenes in the gospel of john john. There are so many references to scripture, excerpts from other books and real life personal examples throughout. John uses a form of the word love 6 times prior to the passion of christ and more than 25 times during and after. John alone, she reminds readers, stayed near to watch jesus crucified, and tradition asserts that he also received the honor of penning the last book of. Jesus made a statement about the possible longevity of the life of the disciple whom he loved in john 21. Finally, the beloved disciple is said to be the one who provides the authorizing voice of.
Lazarus, not john, was the disciple whom jesus loved. What was the relationship between jesus and john son of. The verb agapao egapa is used in all occurrences but 20. Was jesus in a sexual relationship with the beloved disciple. Epub download of the free ebook ipad, nook, and most ereaders accept. Jul 11, 2005 gods last instrument of revelation to his people, the guardian of our lady, the disciple whom jesus loved was gone. John is a familiar figure in most of the scenes with jesus and the disciples. The disciple whom jesus loved let us, therefore, reflect on this disciple who always kept.
The phrase the disciple whom jesus loved is mentioned only in the gospel of john, and in 5 places within that gospel. Open as pdf one of them, the disciple whom jesus loved, was reclining next to him. In using it, its promoters express their downright ignorance of the gospels and understanding of terms. Thus this beloved disciple is a model for all who follow the lord. The disciple whom jesus loved table of contents preface 8 introduction 9 chapter 1 17 the truth matters gospel of the disciple whom jesus loved the integrity of the bible jury duty just the facts and just the bible verify according to the scriptures the truth is our goal bible references and quotes. The disciple whom jesus loved could not be peter because he inquired from jesus about him. Pdf john mark author of the gospel of john with jesus mother.
One logical reason why the writers used the phrases disciple whom jesus loved or whom jesus loved as well as other idioms, e. John, the disciple whom jesus loved, enjoyed a very special place among the disciples as the lords friend and confidant. It describes the basic requirements for receiving the word of god effectively in our hearts. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by jerry depoy. The bible calls john in four places not by his name, but it calls him the disciple whom jesus loved. Mar 16, 2012 the the disciple whom jesus loved could have been one the two unnamed disciples in john 21. A great monologue for holy week from the apostle john as he tells of the events in the upper room, gethsemene, the trial of christ, and his crucifixion. The gospel of john writes of the disciple whom jesus loved ergo jesus was in a homosexual relationship. The beloved disciple may be a straw man literary construction to represent the ideal disciple, or it could have been one unnamed. All the sweet flowers which bloomed in the garden of his heart were planted there by the hand of christs love, so.
Pdf the identity of the beloved disciple in johns gospel josh. Why did jesus appoint an apostle to care for his mother. It searches the scriptures in order to highlight the facts in the plain text of scripture that are usually. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Beloved disciple bible study book the life and ministry of john john referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. May you be blessed by your journey, as were those who traveled to greece for the videotaping and those. Beth moore did an excellent job of presenting johns gospel, letters and revelation in a way that helped me to go deeper in my faith, affirm my faith and to know the heart and mind of christ better than ever than before. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by jerry depoy, john.
The disciple whom jesus loved who was that beloved disciple. Practice the love of god for us, just like the apostle john who called himself the disciple whom jesus loved. So when simon peter heard that it was the lord, he put his outer garment on for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. The disciple whom jesus loved youtube learning from john.
Why did jesus appoint an apostle to care for his mother, and. Then she runs, and comes to simon peter, and to the other disciple, whom jesus loved, and says to them, they have taken away the lord from the sepulcher, and we know not where they have placed him. Introduction to the problematic of the identity of the beloved disciple the. Pdf judas, the disciple who was known to the high priest. When jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to. After peter, john is perhaps the best known of jesuss original twelve apostles.
John referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. Stout, the disciple jesus loved, bulletin for biblical research 18 2008, 209. Just as christ took john on a lifelong journey into the depths of his love, he will do the same for you. The disciple whom jesus loved the disciple whom jesus loved john.
As soon as simon peter heard him say, it is the lord, he wrapped his outer garment around him for he had taken it off and jumped into the water. The eagle had soared off into the heavens, out of the sight of men, to the place where those he knew and loved were waiting for him and where he should be with them in eternal happiness. We own the gospel of lazarus the disciple whom jesus loved pdf, txt, djvu, doc, epub formats. Pdf the woman jesus loved download read online free. The apostle john is known to us because of his proximity to jesus christ in the gospel accounts. The disciple whom jesus loved could not be peter, as peter asks jesus a question in regards to this disciple john 21. When jesus then saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, wom. Well may we ask what was the quality of thought whic. The disciples recognized john the apostle as the disciple whom jesus loved john 21.
See also beck 1997, according to whom all johns anonymous characters together form an established paradigm of appropriate response to jesus. He is designated in johns gospel not by a name but by the relative clause the disciple whom jesus loved. As students of christian science we may well desire to gain as clear an insight as is possible into the character of the man who from among all others gained for himself that wondrous title, the disciple whom jesus loved. Popular bible teacher and author moore a heart like his. The beloved disciple lesson plans teaching goals 1. Some people say it must be john the apostle hence the title but others claim that it might have been lazarus. It is my contention that this disciple whom jesus loved is lazarus. Traditionally, john the gospel writer was the disciple whom jesus loved.
In the book of john, the apostle john writes many times about the disciple whom jesus loved. We can clearly see that the disciple whom jesus loved wrote this gospel from jn 21. However it is universally accepted by biblical scholars both ancient and modern, by the church fathers as well that this beloved disciple is in fact the apostle john himself who writes the gospel. Jan 02, 2020 the disciple whom jesus loved could not be peter, as peter asks jesus a question in regards to this disciple john 21. The life and ministry of john she invites you along to learn from the long life and incomparable writings of the disciple whom jesus loved john 21. Pdf lazarus is the beloved disciple pablo munoz academia. Love was a recurring theme in much of johns writings, this from a man who had learned about love from the master teacher of love. Lazarus, not john, was the disciple whom jesus loved alan. He and his brother, james, were with peter at some of the most important. When john and his brother james first came to christ, they were named the sons of thunder. John believed that jesus loved him, and he had no fear. To consider how jesus friendship inspires and shapes our discipleship and love for each other. Judas showed up with a large crowd of people with swords and clubs.
What some would have said, support the man jesus loved, gods man of faith and love, no, john was humble. The disciple whom jesus loved table of contents preface 8 introduction 9 chapter 1 17 the truth matters gospel of the disciple whom jesus loved the integrity of the bible jury duty just the facts and just the bible verify according to the scriptures the. To examine how the beloved disciples life and ministry is a faithful response of friendship with jesus. It was his survival of a near fatal headon collision in 1940 that turned elkan kemps life around. Seeing jesus through the eyes of the beloved disciple was breathtaking. In addition, he uses love more than 48 times in the rest of his new testament writings.
In this instance we find him at the last supper sitting next to christ leaning upon his pillow as was customary, and with his head leaned over on jesus. Continue reading identifying the disciple whom jesus loved. In johns letters 1, 2, and 3 john, he made more than twentyfive references to love. Jesus the one and only expands her repertoire of biblical studies as she focuses on the disciple whom jesus loved. However, upon closer study, there is another follower of jesus that is a stronger candidate that you have likely not considered. Other suggestions for the the disciple whom jesus loved include lazarus, who is identified as a person whom jesus loved john 11. He may also have been the other disciple who, along with andrew, had been a follower of john the baptist and heard him testify that jesus was the lamb of god see john 1. The phrase the disciple whom jesus loved or, in john 20.
The bridegrooms love is unmatched and inexhaustible, and he is waiting to lavish it on you, his beloved. Keep your eyes on gods fixed and unchanging love for us, and you will be settled. The disciple whom jesus loved the disciple whom jesus loved. The gospel of lazarus the disciple whom jesus loved. We are told that it was the disciple whom jesus loved.
The disciple whom jesus loved trinity lutheran church. In these scenes the beloved disciple stands in contrast to simon peter, who. Aug 04, 2018 the disciple whom jesus loved biography all that we know about the author of the gospel is that he is jesus beloved disciple. Therefore that disciple whom jesus loved said to peter, it is the lord. This document was created with win2pdf available at. After crossing the threshold of death twice while hospitalized, he gained a new perspective on life and on death, as well. Po box 885, lockport, il 60441 the disciple whom jesus loved.