The claims are often made by atheists but theres been even a few christians who back the claims all based on a ridiculous argument that is easily refuted by a little research. Open as pdf one of them, the disciple whom jesus loved, was reclining next to him. A sermon delivered on sunday morning, may 23, 1880, by c. This disciple an apostle really is never mentioned by name. In these scenes the beloved disciple stands in contrast to simon peter, who. The disciple whom jesus loved, a free bible study on the beloved disciple, the author of the fourth gospel. We are told that it was 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 very account of the cross is here given by john all four gospel writers.
Po box 885, lockport, il 60441 the disciple whom jesus loved. John and his brother james, another disciple of jesus, were fishermen on the sea. John referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. There are so many references to scripture, excerpts from other books and real life personal examples throughout. John and his brother james, another disciple of jesus, were fishermen on the sea of galilee when jesus called them to follow him.
Investigating the disciple whom jesus loved in the following post, ive decided to investigate claims that jesus was gay and refute them. Was jesus in a sexual relationship with the beloved disciple. When jesus hung on the cross, he saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near. Keep your eyes on gods fixed and unchanging love for us, and you will be settled. Every disciple and early follower of christ left a legacy for future believers. Chapter 5 the one whom jesus loved chapter 6 why did the author write the gospel. 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. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by toby powers, john.
All my sermon notes ebooks milton goh blog milton goh blog. 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. Now, set free from the law of sin and death, we do not walk according to the. Instead, he always calls himsef the dislciple whom jesus loved, the other disciple or the other. In using it, its promoters express their downright ignorance of the gospels and understanding of terms. Beloved disciple bible study ebook new look lifeway. Beloved disciple member book living proof ministries. 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. The others are too afraid to be so closely identified with a man condemned by the romans, as well as by the leaders of their own people mark 14. The bridegrooms love is unmatched and inexhaustible, and he is waiting to lavish it on you, his beloved. John, one of three disciples closest to him, is the only male disciple who is at the foot of the cross as jesus is dying.
He walked right up to jesus, saying something like, greetings, rabbi, and kissed jesus on the cheek. The bible calls john in four places not by his name, but it calls him the disciple whom jesus loved. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by jerry depoy, john. However we take the setting, the impetus of the chapter is the restoration of peter and the contrast of peters future with that of the disciple whom jesus loved john 21. This is a good book to read on your own or i think a wonderful bible study book. However, upon closer study, there is another follower of jesus that is a stronger candidate that you have likely not considered. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. Below is a summary to help you weigh the evidence so you can render a. Jul 11, 2005 gods last instrument of revelation to his people, the guardian of our lady, the disciple whom jesus loved was gone. Chapter 7 the bible versus tradition appendix, postscript, and addendum free ebook options. 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. 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.
If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would be utterly contemned. Therefore that disciple whom jesus loved said to peter, it is the lord. Just as christ took john on a lifelong journey into the depths of his love, he will do the same for you. May you be blessed by your journey, as were those who traveled to greece for the videotaping and those. Judas showed up with a large crowd of people with swords and clubs. The verb agapao egapa is used in all occurrences but 20. Every command of christ and call to obedience is to enhance relationship and place the recipient in a posture the giver can bless.
The identity of the beloved disciple or the one john calls disciple whom jesus loved is unnamed and has remained a mystery. Some people say it must be john the apostle hence the title but others claim that it might have been lazarus. It is the same great beloved disciple bible study with a new look. The disciple whom jesus loved the disciple whom jesus loved. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes. Jesus made a statement about the possible longevity of the. The very account of the cross is here given by john all. Spurgeon, at the metropolitan tabernacle, newington. The gospel of john pdf summary john the apostle 12min blog. Perhaps like no other disciple, john understood that relationship is the point.
Instead, tradition, supported by references in restoration scripture, 14 has identified john as being the anonymous disciple whom jesus loved who was present at the last supper, the crucifixion, the empty tomb, and in jesus s final sea of galilee appearance. Identifying the disciple whom jesus loved community in. Now there stood by the cross of jesus his mother, and his mothers sister, mary the wife of cleophas, and mary magdalene. The disciple whom jesus loved could not be peter, as peter asks jesus a question in regards to this disciple john 21. The apostle john had the distinction of being a beloved friend of jesus christ, writer of five books of the new testament, and a pillar in the early christian church.
I am not sure who has suggested this over the years but i first. Rather, he used various terms like the disciple whom jesus loved, the other disciple, etc. The the disciple whom jesus loved could have been one the two unnamed disciples in john 21. God wants us to be christoccupied, not selfoccupied. Lazarus, not john, was the disciple whom jesus loved. 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. Peters threefold affirmation of his love for jesus restores his relationship with jesus after his earlier threefold denial. He is designated in johns gospel not by a name but by the relative clause the disciple whom jesus loved. Practice the love of god for us, just like the apostle john who called himself the disciple whom jesus loved. This is the major argument used by those who promote the jesus was gay myth. Beloved disciple encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. 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.
Free printable copies of this bible study and the free ebook are online at. Having been with jesus all the years of his ministry, john witnessed more miracles than he could count. Yet, the bible lets us know that the traditions of men can cause people to hold ideas. Jesus made a statement about the possible longevity of the life of the disciple whom he loved in john 21. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The disciple whom jesus loved the church of jesus christ of. In johns letters 1, 2, and 3 john, he made more than twentyfive references to love. In the book of john, the apostle john writes many times about the disciple whom jesus loved. Having been with jesus all the years of his ministry, john witnessed more miracles than he could count, saw more. Beloved disciple bible study book the life and ministry of john john referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. Gospel of john authorship, beloved disciple, fourth gospel. The gospel of john writes of the disciple whom jesus loved ergo jesus was in a homosexual relationship. Turning to his mother he said to her, woman, behold your son. Sep 22, 2014 a sermon delivered on sunday morning, may 23, 1880, by c.
Gods last instrument of revelation to his people, the guardian of our lady, the disciple whom jesus loved was gone. Gospel of john or the beloved disciple who wrote the. In johns gospel there is mention of the disciple whom jesus loved. When you sin, god looks at your sacrificial lamb, not at you. She was considered an apostle of christ and was the author of the gospel of john. Traditionally, john the gospel writer was the disciple whom jesus loved. When jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, woman, behold thy son. The disciple whom jesus loved youtube learning from john. John, the disciple whom jesus loved, enjoyed a very special place among the. Throughout the ages, christian art has reflected this image. John the apostle must have thought he had seen everything. Other suggestions for the the disciple whom jesus loved include lazarus, who is identified as a person whom jesus loved john 11. Enjoy this classic content from the beth moore library for the first time or as a refresher to your faith in this ebook version.
It is interesting that john referred to himself as the disciple whom jesus loved. The beloved disciple may be a straw man literary construction to represent the ideal disciple, or it could have been one unnamed. 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. All scripture is given by inspiration of god 2ti 3. Who was the beloved disciple, author of the fourth gospel. 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. Gospel of john or the beloved disciple who wrote the fourth. The gospel of mary magdalene and her neardeath experience. Becoming the disciple whom jesus loved is an excellent view of how we should live through examples given by john, the beloved disciple. One logical reason why the writers used the phrases disciple whom jesus loved or whom jesus loved as well as other idioms, e. Tradition says he authored the gospel and letters of john and is the apostle. All the sweet flowers which bloomed in the garden of his heart were planted there by the hand of christs love, so.
Po box 885, lockport, il 60441 the disciple whom jesus. The disciple whom jesus loved sermon by jerry depoy. Even there, however, they are not mentioned by name. The shadowy figure known as the disciple whom jesus loved appears in five scenes in the gospel of john john. Now there was leaning on jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom jesus loved. Gospel of john authorship, beloved disciple, fourth gospel send all correspondence to. Thus, the testimony of scripture is true, and ideas that contradict scripture must be false. Lazarus, not john, was the disciple whom jesus loved alan.
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