John
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on John assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“In Him was life: The Word is the source of all life. The ancient Greek word translated life is zoe, which means ‘the life principle,’ not bios, which is mere biological life. This life is the light of men, speaking of spiritual light as well as natural light. It isn’t that the Word ‘contains’ life and light; He is life and light.” (John 1:3–5)
“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed: If we will be Jesus’ disciples, we must abide in His word. There is no other way. To be a follower of Jesus—the Word made flesh—is to abide (to live in, to dwell in, to make your home in) His word.” (John 8:31–32)
“John began with a miracle of conversion (changing water into wine). Then he shows Jesus with a work of cleansing (the cleansing of the temple). This is always how Jesus works in His people: conversion, then cleansing.” (John 2:13–17)
“The cross is utter humiliation to the world, but an instrument of glorification in God’s eyes.” (John 17:1b)
“We know that we abide in God’s love by obedience, not by our mystical experiences.” (John 15:9–11)
- Title: John
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. John › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM64JN
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T00:56:45Z