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MacArthur Bible Studies
John: Jesus - The Word, the Messiah, the Son of God
The Gospel of John is filled with profound truths and rich spiritual stories. Stories of Christ's miracles that inspire His followers; stories of a death that redeems the lost; and stories of a resurrection that provides us with hope for eternal glory.
Pastor John MacArthur will take you through the fourth gospel account, passage by passage, so that you can better understand everything from its unique and urgent tone to the ways the apostle John makes his case for Christ's sovereignty and victory.
Every miracle, teaching, and action of Jesus that his disciple John captures in his Gospel has one clear to prove that Jesus is the Word, the Messiah, and the Son of God.
The dramatic milestones of Christ's ministry, as portrayed by John, have invited millions of believers throughout the ages into a saving faith with Jesus Christ, and will lead you into a deeper understanding of the ultimate story of Jesus, the Son of God.
—ABOUT THE SERIES—
The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
Pastor John MacArthur will take you through the fourth gospel account, passage by passage, so that you can better understand everything from its unique and urgent tone to the ways the apostle John makes his case for Christ's sovereignty and victory.
Every miracle, teaching, and action of Jesus that his disciple John captures in his Gospel has one clear to prove that Jesus is the Word, the Messiah, and the Son of God.
The dramatic milestones of Christ's ministry, as portrayed by John, have invited millions of believers throughout the ages into a saving faith with Jesus Christ, and will lead you into a deeper understanding of the ultimate story of Jesus, the Son of God.
—ABOUT THE SERIES—
The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and
Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2000
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About the author
John F. MacArthur Jr.
1,344 books1,918 followersJohn F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.
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December 25, 2019
A solid study on the book of John. I am not 100% in agreement with MacArthur's teaching but the areas of disagreement in this study are few.
February 19, 2020
This was an amazing study to go through and really dig into the Gospel of John. I really appreciated the side commentary next to the scripture. And then great follow up questions at the end of each chunk of scripture.
February 23, 2008
As an ABF at church, we are reading through this study of the book of John. MacArthur really plows through the book with great insight and interpretation. It has practical and thought-provoking questions to go along with it as well, creating great discussion and a better understanding of the Bible and God's heart.
December 29, 2016
This was an excellent aid for my study of the Gospel of John in the first half of BSF, this 2016/2017 Bible study year!
August 20, 2025
a jet tour through John
This journey and overview is excellent to give you the sense of who Jesus Christ is and His nature and works. It encourages one to trust this Lord and God who died for your sins to save you to a living eternal vibrant imaginative creative relationship with the Trinity, life eternal, quality life of the ages to come both now and always and forever by grace.
This journey and overview is excellent to give you the sense of who Jesus Christ is and His nature and works. It encourages one to trust this Lord and God who died for your sins to save you to a living eternal vibrant imaginative creative relationship with the Trinity, life eternal, quality life of the ages to come both now and always and forever by grace.
May 22, 2023
This book searches in depth the scriptures of the Book of John. The format is easy to read and offers definitions and guides in the sidelines. The sideline areas allow room for notes as well. Well organized and meaningful study guide.
September 14, 2023
Beautiful Book
I love this book I learned so much. I like very much the way John Maca Arthur explain the Word. I recommend to everyone that want to get a more detailed understanding of God Word
I love this book I learned so much. I like very much the way John Maca Arthur explain the Word. I recommend to everyone that want to get a more detailed understanding of God Word
October 10, 2018
Good study
Very good study. Helped me grow in my walk with Christ. Very easy to read and Some good questions to think about.
Very good study. Helped me grow in my walk with Christ. Very easy to read and Some good questions to think about.
April 20, 2022
What a perfect study to finish out on Holy Week. Sometimes the commentary is a bit dry, but overall, the study, the questions are eye opening as it guides you through the book of John.
January 1, 2023
Not one of my favorite studies because of the format. Definitely lots of knowledge included but not the best format for me personally.
April 8, 2024
It's an appropriate general book about the book of John in the Bible.
May 9, 2024
Good book, went through this with a small group. Sometimes I wish MacArthur to talk would talk about things he didn’t talk about.
April 23, 2025
3.5 study, some side notes and questions i didn’t necessarily agree with; But a sweet study going into Easter. I also loved revisiting Dr. William’s notes from class a couple years ago hahah
August 28, 2025
Great resource for digging deeper, but…
Lots of thought provoking questions, but I wish there was some way to get answers to some of the questions.
Lots of thought provoking questions, but I wish there was some way to get answers to some of the questions.
May 17, 2011
I did not think this was a great Bible study aid as MacArthur tackles too much information per chapter in my opinion. It would have been better to have a longer study guide that broke down the Gospel of John chapter by chapter or even section by section given the length and breadth of most of the chapters. This book really only scratches the surface so I would not recommend to someone who is looking at doing an in-depth study. MacArthur's commentary is very good so it is worth reading. He also includes all of the Bible passages from the Gospel of John within the book which is convenient as you do not need to have your Bible with you in order to use the guide.
December 27, 2016
Just Right for Light Study
Enjoyed having a little deeper study of John but does not contain a deep dive of the book (MacArthur has other Commentaries for the 'deep dive'). This commentary contains the actual scripture text where other Commentaries do not so you have to reference the bible as you go along. Can also be used as a devotional or group study guide as the commentary contains questions for self reflection. Enjoyed the time learning with this one.
Enjoyed having a little deeper study of John but does not contain a deep dive of the book (MacArthur has other Commentaries for the 'deep dive'). This commentary contains the actual scripture text where other Commentaries do not so you have to reference the bible as you go along. Can also be used as a devotional or group study guide as the commentary contains questions for self reflection. Enjoyed the time learning with this one.
August 18, 2021
Nothing compares to the beautiful Gospel of John. John wrote his version of the Gospel “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:30-31). John MacArthur provides a study of John’s Gospel that helps us translate the narrative and he provides important discussion questions that are helpful for group discussion.
October 16, 2016
Excellent study... the discussion questions really engaged our Life Group and led to some great conversations
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