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Themes in John 1

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Themes in John 1

John 1:1 (show verse)

In the beginning, the Word existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
Christ » Names of » Word
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As eternal
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God the word
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Glory of Christ » As God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Jesus Christ » Names of » God (deity)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Word
Life » The lord being the creator of all life
Names » Of Christ » Word
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Word » A title of jesus
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:2 (show verse)

He existed in the beginning with God.

Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Glory of Christ » As God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Life » The lord being the creator of all life
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:3 (show verse)

Through him all things were made, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made.

Christ » Conqueror of death » Creator
Christ » Names of » Creator
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As creator of all things
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Creation » Effected » By Christ
Creator » God as » Christ as
Earth » Created by God » By Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
Glory of Christ » As creator
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As creator of all things
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Life » The lord being the creator of all life
Man » Created » By Christ
Names » Of Christ » Creator
Power » The lord giving power
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Creation
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Creator
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:4 (show verse)

In him was life, and that life brought light to humanity.

Christ » Life, the » Radiant life
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Glory of Christ » As God
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Life » The lord being the creator of all life
Life » Christ » Radiant life
Christ the Life » Radiant life
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Power » The lord giving power
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Ruling the elements
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Types » Of the saviour » The tree of life
Types of Christ » Tree of life
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:5 (show verse)

And the light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.

spiritual Blindness » Explained
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Darkness » Spiritual
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
Glory of Christ » As God
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Spiritual » Crowns » Darkness
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:6 (show verse)

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
God » Mercy of » Messengers of
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John » Ministry of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Leaders » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Men of God » Leaders » Sent as divine messengers
Power » The lord giving power
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:7 (show verse)

He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe because of him.

Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John » Mission of
John » Ministry of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:8 (show verse)

John was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John » Mission of
John » Ministry of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:9 (show verse)

This was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.

Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light, true
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Light, spiritual » For other titles » Universal
Names » Of Christ » True light
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:10 (show verse)

He was in the world, and the world was made through him. Yet the world did not recognize him.

Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Creation » Effected » By Christ
Earth » Created by God » By Christ
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Power » The lord giving power
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Creation
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » The lord creating the world

John 1:11 (show verse)

He came to his own creation, yet his own people did not receive him.

Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Jews, the » Christ » Rejected by
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Of Christ » The jewish nation
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 1:12 (show verse)

However, to all who received him, those believing in his name, he gave authority to become God's children,

Adoption » Is through Christ
Adoption » A privilege of saints
Adoption » New birth connected with
Believers » Promises to » Divine sonship
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
Faith » Through it is » Adoption
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Sonship
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
God's Promises » To believers » Divine sonship
Jesus Christ » In his name » Faith
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Sons » Of God
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Titles and names of saints » Sons of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 1:13 (show verse)

who were born, not merely in a genetic sense, nor from lust, nor from man's desire, but from the will of God.

Adoption » New birth connected with
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Of divine origin
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
New » Birth » Of divine origin
New Birth » Effected by » God
Power » The lord giving power
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Regeneration » The teaching concerning » Of divine origin
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 1:14 (show verse)

The Word became flesh and lived among us. We gazed on his glory, the kind of glory that belongs to the Father's unique Son, who is full of grace and truth.

Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Perfection of
Christ » Touched by others » Truth, the
Christ » Glory of » Revealed in the incarnation
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the only-begotten son of the father
Christ, character of » TRUE
Glory of Christ » In the fulness of his grace and truth
Glory of Christ » As incarnate
Flesh » The son of God (jesus Christ) becoming flesh
Glory » Of God » Exhibited in Christ
Glory » Christ's » Revealed in the incarnation
God, Glory of » Exhibited in Christ
Grace » Christ was full of
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Splendid dress
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Partaking of flesh and blood
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » The one and only son of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Jesus Christ » Names of » Only begotten (greek monogenes: one and only, unique) of the father
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Man » Christ » Took on him nature of
Names » Of Christ » Truth
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's perfection
Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
Seven » Editions of the divine law » 4th edition Christ the illustrated edition
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Truth » Adaption of » Christ the
Truth » Christ was full of
Virgin birth » The only begotten son of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Word » A title of jesus

John 1:15 (show verse)

John told the truth about him when he cried out, "This is the person about whom I said, "The one who comes after me ranks higher than me, because he existed before me.'"

Confession » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Ruling the elements
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of

John 1:16 (show verse)

We have all received one gracious gift after another from his abundance,

Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Confession » Of Christ
Fulness » Of Christ
Grace » Saints » Receive, from Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Rivers » Illustrative » Of the abundance of grace in Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Types of Christ » Table and show-bread

John 1:17 (show verse)

because while the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus the Messiah.

Christ » Grace of » Exhibited in childhood
Confession » Of Christ
Grace » Came by Christ
Grace » Of Christ » Exhibited in childhood
Grace » Christ's » Exhibited in childhood
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Law » Who gave the law
the Law of moses » Was not the manifestation of the grace of God
Lawgiver » Moses as
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Truth » The truth coming by jesus Christ
Truth » The gospel as » Came by Christ
Truth » The gospel as, came by Christ
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest

John 1:18 (show verse)

No one has ever seen God. The unique God, who is close to the Father's side, has revealed him.

Christ » Names of » Only begotten son
Confession » Of Christ
Declaration » Jesus Christ declaring God the father
God » Trust in » Unseen
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » The one and only son of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
Jesus Christ » Names of » Only begotten (greek monogenes: one and only, unique) son (the best mss. Have "God" instead of "son" here)
Names » Of Christ » Only begotten son
Seeing » No man seeing God
Seeing » Jesus Christ seeing God the father
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God

John 1:19 (show verse)

This was John's testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and descendants of Levi to him from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
Pharisees » Many priest and levites were of
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Inquire of john the baptist to see if he might be the messiah

John 1:20 (show verse)

He spoke openly and, remaining true to himself, admitted, "I am not the Messiah."

Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility

John 1:21 (show verse)

So they asked him, "Well then, are you Elijah?" John said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" He answered, "No."

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility

John 1:22 (show verse)

"Who are you?" they asked him. "We must give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility

John 1:23 (show verse)

He replied, "I am ""a voice crying out in the wilderness, "Prepare the Lord's highway,"' as the prophet Isaiah said."

John 1:24 (show verse)

Now those men had been sent from the Pharisees.

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
Pharisees » Many priest and levites were of

John 1:25 (show verse)

They asked him, "Why, then, are you baptizing if you are not the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet?"

Baptism » John's
Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of

John 1:26 (show verse)

John answered them, "I am baptizing with water, but among you stands a man whom you do not know,

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
John's » Baptism
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

John 1:27 (show verse)

the one who is coming after me, whose sandal straps I am not worthy to untie."

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
Shoes » Bound round the feet with latchets or strings
Shoes » Loosing of, for another a degrading office

John 1:28 (show verse)

This happened in Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Baptism » John's
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Bethabara » John testifies to Christ's messiahship, and baptizes at
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
Jordan, the river » Remarkable events connected with » Baptism of multitudes by john the baptist

John 1:29 (show verse)

The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

The atonement » Remission of sins by
The atonement » Effected by Christ alone
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
John the baptist » Baptism by » His testimony concerning Christ
Lamb of God » An name of jesus
Lambs » Illustrative » Of Christ as a sacrifice
Names » Of Christ » Lamb of God
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
Sin » Christ was manifested to take away
Symbols and similitudes » Sacrificial animals
Types » Of the saviour » The morning and evening sacrifice
Types of Christ » Morning and evening sacrifices

John 1:30 (show verse)

This is the one about whom I said, "After me comes a man who ranks above me, because he existed before me.'

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with

John 1:31 (show verse)

I didn't recognize him, but I came baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel."

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Hope » Messianic » John the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
Messianic hope » John the baptist

John 1:32 (show verse)

John also testified, "I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Doves » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
turtle Dove » Symbolical » Of the holy spirit
The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Christ baptised with
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John » Baptizes jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
special divine Manifestations » The holy spirit in the form of a dove
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Spirit » Upon Christ » Christ baptized with
Vision » Of john the baptist » At the immersion of jesus
Witness of the holy ghost » Borne to Christ » As messiah

John 1:33 (show verse)

I didn't recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, "The person on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'

Baptism » John's
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Baptism with the holy ghost » Christ administered
The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
Vision » Of john the baptist » At the immersion of jesus
Witness of the holy ghost » Borne to Christ » As messiah

John 1:34 (show verse)

I have seen this and have testified that this is the Son of God."

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » John the baptist
Vision » Of john the baptist » At the immersion of jesus

John 1:35 (show verse)

The next day, John was standing there again with two of his disciples.

Andrew » A personal worker » Originally a disciple of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John » His influence upon the public mind

John 1:36 (show verse)

As he watched Jesus walk by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"

The atonement » Effected by Christ alone
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John » His influence upon the public mind
John the baptist » Baptism by » His testimony concerning Christ
Symbols and similitudes » Sacrificial animals
Types » Of the saviour » The morning and evening sacrifice
Types of Christ » Morning and evening sacrifices

John 1:37 (show verse)

When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » His influence upon the public mind

John 1:38 (show verse)

But when Jesus turned around and saw them following, he asked them, "What are you looking for?" They asked him, "Rabbi," (which is translated "Teacher"), "where are you staying?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » His influence upon the public mind
Rabbi » Used in addressing jesus

John 1:39 (show verse)

He told them, "Come and see!" So they went and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.

Andrew » A personal worker » Spent a day in Christ's home
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » His influence upon the public mind

John 1:40 (show verse)

Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus.

Andrew » General references to
Andrew » A personal worker » Originally a disciple of john the baptist
Andrew » Finds peter, his brother, and brings him to jesus
Andrew » Disciple » A disciple of john
Converts » Zealous » Andrew
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
John » His influence upon the public mind

John 1:41 (show verse)

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Anointed One!" (which is translated "Messiah").

Andrew » Finds peter, his brother, and brings him to jesus
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Christ » Names of » Messiah
Converts » Zealous » Andrew
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
Home » Home Religion » Maternal and paternal love » Andrew leads his brother to Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Jesus Christ » Names of » Messiah
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
Names » Of Christ » Messiah
Personal work » Winning members of their own household
Religion » Home religion general references to » Andrew leads his brother to Christ
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip
Worship » Family » General references to » Andrew leads his brother to Christ

John 1:42 (show verse)

He led Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him intently and said, "You are Simon, John's son. You will be called Cephas!" (which is translated "Peter").

Andrew » Finds peter, his brother, and brings him to jesus
Andrew » A personal worker » Brought peter to Christ
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Jonas » Father of peter » Called jona
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
Personal work » Winning members of their own household
Peter » baptism of the spirit
Peter » Also called simon bar-jona and cephas
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip
Service » Unrealized » Of andrew in bringing peter to jesus
Unrealized service » Of andrew in bringing peter to jesus

John 1:43 (show verse)

The next day, Jesus decided to go away to Galilee, where he found Philip and told him, "Follow me."

Apostles » Call of to special work
Apostles » Selection of
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
Converts » Zealous » Philip
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By philip
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
Philip » The apostle » The apostle
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Call of
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip

John 1:44 (show verse)

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter.

Andrew » Of bethsaida
Bethsaida » A city » A city of galilee » The city of philip, andrew, and peter
Converts » Zealous » Philip
Galilee » Modern towns of » Bethsaida
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip

John 1:45 (show verse)

Philip found Nathaniel and told him, "We have found the man about whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets wrote Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth."

Bringing men to jesus » The doubters
Converts » Zealous » Philip
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Philip
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By philip
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Law » Prophecies in, of the messiah
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Personal work » Recommending Christ to personal friends
Philip » The apostle » A personal worker
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the coming, &c of Christ
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip

John 1:46 (show verse)

Nathaniel asked him, "From Nazareth? Can anything good come from there?" Philip told him, "Come and see!"

Bringing men to jesus » The doubters
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Philip
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Missionaries » In inviting others to embrace the gospel
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Nazareth » Its reputation
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus
Prejudice » Against Christ
Religious zeal » Instances of » Andrew and philip
Uncharitableness » Instances of » Nathanael, when he said, "can any good thing come out of nazareth,"

John 1:47 (show verse)

Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him and said about him, "Look, a genuine Israeli, in whom there is no deceit!"

Character » Of saints » Guileless
Character of saints » Guileless
Integrity » Instances of » Nathanael, in whom was no guile
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Obedience » Instances of » Nathanael
Perfection » Ascribed to » Nathanael
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus
Piety » Examples of piety » Nathanael
Religion » Examples of piety » Nathanael
Sincerity » Exemplified » By nathanael
True religion » Examples of piety » Nathanael

John 1:48 (show verse)

Nathaniel asked him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig tree, I saw you."

Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » At every day tasks
Fig tree » Afforded a thick shade
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
saints Known » At every day tasks
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus
Trees » Varieties » Fig

John 1:49 (show verse)

Nathaniel replied to him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!"

Christ » Confessing, example of » Nathanael
Jesus Christ, King » Acknowledged by » Nathanael
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » Nathanael
Confessing Christ » Exemplified
seven Confessions » Nathanael
Decision » Instances of » Nathaniel
Divinity » Acknowledged » By nathanael
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Nathanael
Jesus Christ » Names of » Rabbi, rabboni
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Jesus Christ » Names of » King of israel
Nathanael » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus
Rabbi » Used in addressing jesus

John 1:50 (show verse)

Jesus told him, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than that."

Fig tree » Afforded a thick shade
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By nathanael
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings nathanael to jesus

John 1:51 (show verse)

Then he told him, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, you will see heaven standing open and the angels of God going up and coming down to the Son of Man."

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Ministers to jesus after the temptation
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Minister to Christ
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Christ » Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Christ Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Jesus Christ » History of » Disciples adhere to
Types of Christ » Jacob's ladder