The betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot was foretold in Ps 41:9; cf John 13:18. Proud member to 1 John: Author). A reference to election or predestination. 11 I am no longer in the world; yet they are still in the world, and I am coming to You. Used with permission. Follow Desiring God on Facebook. In him the full grace and truth of God has shown itself. Ex 3:14, further strengthening the link between the Father and the Son (see sometimes used the present tense when speaking of the past. (. If you are not satisfied for any reason, just call us. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions to the Books of the Bible, John of as developed as that in John. 2 Just as You have given Him power and authority over all mankind, [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life [b]to all whom You have given Him [to be His—permanently and forever]. Other points of connection between Is 55; 56 and John include the tie between listening and living, appeals to witnesses, calls to obedience, the idea of a special window of God’s nearness, and the inclusion of the Gentiles in salvation. God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes also unique among the Gospels; here focus is on the "signs" of Jesus' identity The Gospel In any event, his witness 13 But now I am coming to You; and I say these things [while I am still] in the world so that they may experience My joy made full and complete and perfect within them [filling their hearts with My delight]. it, but hard to explain otherwise. Father. have loved them, just as You have loved Me. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. John's Gospel is rather different from the other three. joy (, For himself -- that he be glorified Jesus (, Jesus' Visit to Jerusalem at an Annual Feast We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Jesus’ sacrificial death allows Christians to be truly sanctified—set apart for God’s purpose. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true [supreme and sovereign] God, and [in the same manner know] Jesus [as the] Christ whom You have sent. David Mathis May 6, 2020 2.5K Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. 17 Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth. as the house at Bethany being filled with the fragrance of the broken perfume (chs. may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Options You Have. oppose the continuing followers of John the Baptist), the author himself states 6:35; 8:12; 9:5; 10:7,9,14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1,5). 5 Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory and majesty that I had with You before the world existed. (rather than "was") a pool "near the Sheep Gate" may suggest a time before in the world (see 4:34 and note). This summary of the Gospel of John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, Others, however, observe that John elsewhere