This scripture calls to mind the death of jesus on the cross, and so it should. It has historically been a source of christian teaching, christological debate and reflection, and its images particularly of jesus as the vine have been influential in christian art and iconography. Christ washes the feet of his disciples, and gives them instructions concerting humility and charity, 117. John 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. It is part of what new testament scholars have called the farewell discourse of jesus. Redemption, at first glance, elevates us from being a slave of unrighteousness and satan to being a slave of righteousness and jesus christ.
Yet, here christ elevates our calling to an almost unimaginable heightintimate friendship with him and the father. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. This includes the seventh and final i am statement of the gospel of john. It is generally agreed that christs discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing chapter was. Greater love to his friends, of whom here he only speaks, hath no man than this that is, a greater degree of love than this never existed in the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew 815 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 2. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. The context these verses serve as the foundation for chapter 15, and introduce several themes on which jesus expands in chapter 15. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15.
Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. I am the true vineof whom the vine of nature is but a shadow. John 15 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. John 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The disciples doubting of whom he spoke, peter desires john to ask him, 2125. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He tells them that one of themselves will betray him, 1820. Study the bible online using commentary on john and more. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Chapter 17 is jesus prayer for his disciples, and chapter 18 starts with his arrest and betrayal. Greater love than this love no one hath, namely, that one should lay down his life for his friends. Meyer and lange endeavor to maintain even here the telic force of, the love to you is of so consummate a character, that its object and purpose is seen in my laying down my life for my friends. Jesus the bread of life john 6 jesus heals a man born blind john 9 jesus sacrifice john 1012 servant leadership john.
Henry alford greek testament critical exegetical commentary gospel of john. The possibility of denying or not abiding in jesus. John 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This commandment has been so corrupted by the traditions of the jewish church that when christ revived it, and set it in a true light. This study will also teach you about his death, burial, and resurrection. And john also recorded that jesus was thirsty john. John 15 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 15 in plain english. In john 1221 jesus draws his disciples aside to teach themand youwhat it means to follow him. Matthew 815 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 2 kindle edition by macarthur, john. Zondervans niv application commentary on john, 369. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god, that you may know that you have eternal life. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. We maintain and cultivate our relationship with christ through the study and practice of his word compare john 15. I have read portions of this book, in preparation for sermons on various passages from john.
John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. The union of the human and divine natures, and the fulness of the spirit that is in him, resemble the root of the vine made fruitful by the moisture from a rich soil. John 15 jesus washes the disciples feet now n before o the feast of the passover, when jesus knew that p his hour had come q to depart out of this world to the father, r having loved s his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 15 the departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him it must occur to all who read these discourses preserved by john how simple the text looks, and yet how transcendent is the thought when it is even dimly understood. Jesus the true vine 15 1 i am the true vine, and my father is the gardener. On another occasion, jesus became angry with the people who did business in the temple john 2. Now before the feast of the passover, when jesus knew that his hour was come that he should. Overall, i have been displeased with the content of the commentary and have found it generally unhelpful, which seems to be rare for an interpretation commentary. Of the three disciples who were most intimate with the lord jesus which are peter, james and john the latter is never.
John 15 i am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser. Five times, the author of the gospel calls himself the disciple, whom jesus loved compare john 21. Christ does not say, i am stem but i am vine the entire organic unit. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jesus lengthy discourse began in chapter 14 and will run through chapter 16. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of god so that you may know that you have eternal life. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ye have not chosen me you have not, as principals in this affair, adopted me your associate, but i, the great author of the gospel, have adopted you my. John commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Upper room discourse john 1417 the importance of workplace relationships john 1417 i am the vine and you are the branches john 15 my kingdom is not of this world john 18. Satan enters into judas, and he rises up and leaves the company, 2730.
The spiritual oneness of christ and his people, and his relation to them as the source of all their spiritual life and fruitfulness, are here beautifully set forth by a figure familiar to jewish ears isaiah 5. John 15 is the fifteenth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament section of the christian bible. For i have given you an example christ is an example to his people, in many things. The two following will not stand dishonorably even in the book of god. The lord himself teaches this, for he says to hearers who were still servants. John 15 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
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