For more information, consult a critical commentary. His grace comes in successive waves toward us and in larger measures. 32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. "In the beginning was John 1:16, ESV: "For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." Once He gives grace He exchanges that grace for more grace. 16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. The apostles used charis ("grace") in many other situations, but they applied it most especially to mean the powers given by God to meet our spiritual needs. Commentary on John 16:16-22 (Read John 16:16-22) It is good to consider how near our seasons of grace are to an end, that we may be quickened to improve them. John 1:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 1:16, NIV: "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 1:1-18 EXEGESIS: JOHN 1:1-18. But in another sense they can follow his example (recall eij" tevlo", 13:1; also 1 John 3:16; 4:16 and the interpretation of Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet). The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing Malchus' Ear (Part Two). Where observe, 1. 1. Grace continually tracks grace in endless flow (2 Co 12:9; Eph 2:7). He took every In a paraphrase, it may be rendered as "blessing after blessing." Other Bibles translate the phrase "grace for grace" as "grace on grace" or "grace upon grace." There is a limitless overflow of grace for every need we might face. Christ's witnesses were eye-witnesses, and therefore the more to be credited: they did not speak by hear-say and report, 2 Pt. 2 # ch. Verses 16-18 are a commentary on verse 14, where it is said that Jesus was “full of grace and truth.”. The Word of life 1 John 1:1-4 2. John 16:5-15 He comforteth them by a promise of the Holy Ghost. Then, verse 16 says that from that fullness of grace we receive grace. John 1:16 Context 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. A number of scholars think of this as a sermon in written form. More on the work of the Holy Spirit. In this verse the apostle reminds his readers that they have already experienced grace in abundant measure. 9:22; 12:42 They will put you out of the synagogues. We have here the special glory of the contents of the Gospel, heightened by the contrast with law. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. 4 But # ch. In this verse the apostle reminds his readers that they have already experienced grace in abundant measure. When the time came to take his flock to its pasture, each shepherd separated his sheep from the others by making a unique call. "If last week we met the camel hair wearing, locust and honey eating John the Baptist, this week we do a 180 degree turn and meet a whole different John." The Word Became Flesh. 1. Then, verse 16 says that from that fullness of grace we receive grace. A.F.V Thus are Jesus’ disciples to love one another: they are to follow his example of sacrificial service to one another, to death if necessary. Your email address will not be published. In a paraphrase, it may be rendered as "blessing after blessing." A.S.V. John 1:16. When one grace dissipates, God provides more grace. In other words, it is from our relationship with Him that we receive many beneficent gifts toward salvation. John 16 – The Departing Jesus’ Final Teaching A. Jesus Christ was sent as the Forerunner (Hebrews 2:10, archegos, “one who goes before”) to live among men in order to reveal His Father, the Living God (Matthew 11:27; John 14:7-11; 17:6-7). The Gospel readings for the Third Sunday of Advent in Years A, B, and C focus on the person of John. Christ is abundant in the blessings He offers. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing John 1:16: The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This continues the testimony of the apostle John, not John the Baptist. John 10:16 A sheep pen often held several flocks, with each flock having its own shepherd. St John Chapter 1 Christ is the Word of God—He created all things and was made flesh—John baptizes Jesus and testifies that He is the Lamb of God—John, Andrew, Simon, Philip, and Nathanael believe in Christ and follow Him. I.S.V. We receive grace and another arrives. Believers receive incessant supply of God’s grace. It is poetic prose—prose with the soul of poetry—prose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. Verse 16 changes to the author John as the speaker, transitioning from John the Baptist (1:15). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) 1 John 3:16-24 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: This is a pastoral letter to churches in conflict––written to address the conflict and to prevent its spread. John warns about false 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. This year, the focus is on John’s role as the primary witness to Jesus, the Messiah. K.J.V. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. The word “and” picks up verse 14, where beholding the glory of Christ was stated. The Gospel of Luke gives us greater insight into the relationship of John and Jesus, but we will … Continue reading "Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28" and the darkness has not overcome[ a] it. 16:1 Tau'ta lelavlhka uJmi'n This phrase occurs seven times in the Last Discourse, in 14:25, 15:11, here in 16:1, 16:4, 16:6, 16:25, and 16:33. Here is John's testimony to Christ, the next day after, v. 35, 36. This verse completely dispels the false idea that John 1 This is grace upon grace. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 4:21 the hour is coming when # Acts 8:1; 9:1; 26:9-11 whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. He gives; we receive. In the Douay–Rheims, King James, Revised Standard, New International, and other versions of the Bible, the verse reads: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Christ speaks for us and we should obey God 1 John 2:1-6 4. He rewards grace with another grace. 16 â€œAll this(A)I have told you so that you will not fall away. 1:16. John is showing us that our relationship with God through Jesus Christ is a connection that supplies us with a continuous flow of grace, blessings, gifts, favor, powers, forgiveness, knowledge, understanding, wisdom, healings, protection, and more through God's loving concern. The wonder of the Son stepping into a human body with grace is a fullness never before seen prior to the incarnation. Darby This phrase literally reads “grace in exchange for grace” or “grace in the place of grace.” One grace succeeds another grace. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. 8:19, 55; 15:21; 17:25 because they have not known the Father, nor me. The problems in the churches were caused by and the Word was God. NASB E-Prime Verse 16 changes to the author John as the speaker, transitioning from John the Baptist (1:15). Rather, this is John the Witness. 3 And they will do these things # ch. Because out of his fullness we all received, and grace for grace. Living By Faith and God's Grace. In order to understand this verse, and especially the very difficult word ‘because,’ with which the true reading of the verse begins, we must look at … Required fields are marked *, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail, Designed by Elegant Themes The instructions of our Lord are John The Word Became Flesh 1 a In the beginning was b the Word, and c the Word was with God, and d the Word was God. by Grant | Aug 18, 2016 | John | 0 comments. God is *light and we should walk in the *light 1 John 1:5-10 3. The word “fullness” indicates complete adequacy of God’s nature in Christ. If last week we met the camel hair wearing, locust and honey eating John the Baptist, this week we do a 180 degree turn and meet a whole different John. Compare all. There is no limit to His grace for us. 1 John 4:16(NASB) Verse Thoughts Perhaps this verse in first John, is the verse of all verses that encapsulates the very essence of God and his plan of redemption. Your email address will not be published. (1-4) The reason for Jesus’ warning: certain persecution. One grace is the consequence of the other grace. John 16 Bible Study - Commentary - Chapter Summary Questions John 16 Commentary JOHN 16:1-4 1 “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. Like ceaseless waves reaching the shore, grace upon grace comes to our lives. God is abundant in His grace toward us. Grace is all that God is free to do for us based on the work of Christ. Young's He is not supplying our every desire but our every need as His spiritual creation of each of us moves toward His conclusion. An Identity Crisis? 1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. While he is described as doing … Continue reading "Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28" Commentary, John 1:6-8, 19-28, Karoline Lewis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011. John 16:16-28 He intimates his death, resurrection, and ascension, telling them that their In other words, it is from our relationship with Him that we receive many beneficent gifts toward salvation. They 3 e All things were made through him, and without him was not any John 16:1 These things have I spoken unto you Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they would show to their doctrine: these things Christ thought, proper to give them notice of before hand, that expecting them, they might be prepared for …