Commentaries on John

A comprehensive expository treatment of Christ's intercessory prayer in John 17, offering doctrinal, practical, and polemical insights into this central biblical passage.

A comprehensive series of 108 lectures providing detailed expository analysis of the Gospel of John with theological and practical applications.

A sermon honoring elderly women, delivered at the funeral of a prominent woman, addressing the dignity and spiritual role of aged believers.

Keach preaches on death preparation at John Norcot's funeral, emphasizing the necessity of timely spiritual readiness before the grave.

Mather offers consolation on the death of his mother Maria Mather through theological essay on divine comfort, reflecting on her piety and legacy.

Huntington argues against religious intolerance, preaching before Massachusetts officials that sectarian hostility undermines social stability and civic welfare.

Parsons preaches before Massachusetts's governor and legislature on election day, examining spiritual foundations of civil authority and public service.

Tappan addresses Massachusetts's governor and legislature on election day, exploring theological principles of righteous governance and civic responsibility.

Putnam addresses Massachusetts state officials on their moral and religious duties in public service.

Danvers comprehensively examines baptismal practice through scripture and church history, arguing infant baptism emerged centuries after Christ and tracing opposition among Waldensian and British churches.

Ware's election sermon to Massachusetts leadership, representing early nineteenth-century American Unitarian perspectives on Christian governance and civic responsibility.

Bisbee's sermon addresses civic duties and moral responsibilities before Massachusetts state government officials.

Ryle's second volume of John commentary provides detailed expository analysis with spiritual application.

Ryle's third volume concludes his John commentary with detailed exposition and practical observations.

Ryle's first volume of John commentary offers detailed expository analysis with practical Christian guidance.

Barnard proves Jesus as the promised Messiah through scriptural evidence, demonstrating the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Christ's person and redemptive work.

Barnard determines Christ's birth date and year through prophecy fulfillment, providing historical and exegetical analysis of the nativity and chronological biblical interpretation.

Barnard explains the nature and manner of blessing God, establishing human obligations to praise and thanksgiving as central to proper worship and religious devotion.

Barnard's sermon instructs Massachusetts political rulers on God's providential presence in government, connecting divine sovereignty to responsible civil leadership and moral governance.

Barnard's sermon connects worship to justice, mercy, and faith as essential components of authentic religious practice, emphasizing moral dimensions of divine service.

Barnard's sermons address Christian conduct during bereavement and the consequences of persistent sin, offering pastoral guidance on suffering and moral accountability.

Bulkley argues that religion is necessary for social stability and effective government, demonstrating how Christian faith strengthens civil order and political administration.

Bulkley shows how revealed religion preserves and improves natural religion, demonstrating Scripture's necessity for perfecting human reason and moral understanding.

First volume of Calvin's John commentary covering chapters 1-11, emphasizing Christ's divinity, signs, and incarnational theology.

Second volume of John commentary covering chapters 12-21, interpreting Christ's passion, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances.

Ogden's election sermon to New Hampshire's government emphasizing divine providence, moral governance, and the state's religious responsibilities.

Cotton's election sermon to Massachusetts officials advocating wisdom, knowledge, and godly fear as essential virtues for civil rulers and people.

Davenport's election sermon to Massachusetts officials addressing civil governance and religious duty.

Devotion's election sermon to Connecticut's assembly emphasizing sanctification of God and divine protection as sources of national security.

Flavel's practical exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism with devotional applications from Lord's Day exercises in Dartmouth.

Detailed commentary on John's Gospel emphasizing Christ's divinity, incarnation, and redemptive work through signs and discourses with theological profundity.

John Hancock's sermon on civic leadership delivered before Massachusetts colonial authorities, arguing that rulers should serve as benefactors to their people.

John Higginson's theological discourse on Christ's peace and Christian witness, including practical guidance for spiritual self-examination.

John Higginson's election sermon to the Massachusetts General Court examining God's covenant with New England and the colony's religious responsibilities.

John Howe's commemorative sermon mourning Queen Mary's death, reflecting on her life and legacy within Christian theological perspective.

John Howe's sermon on moral reformation and Christian virtue, delivered to London societies dedicated to improving public morality.

John Marsh's election sermon to Connecticut authorities emphasizing civic virtue and religious responsibility in republican governance.

John Mellen's election sermon to Massachusetts officials addressing the relationship between Christian faith and civil government responsibilities.

Norton's election sermon advocates for moral reformation in civil governance, urging Massachusetts leaders to ground their political authority in Christian principles and divine accountability.

Norton's three sermons address God's sovereignty, Christ's return, and faithful service, representing his final preaching on themes of ecclesiology and eschatology before his death.

Owen's parliamentary sermon exhorts the nation to steadfast faith in God's promises during civil turmoil, grounding political hope in divine covenant faithfulness.

Pierce's election discourse addresses the moral and religious foundations necessary for national prosperity, urging civil leaders toward virtue and divine dependence.

Prentice's election sermon argues that pure religion constitutes the highest obligation and true glory of civil rulers, grounding political authority in Christian virtue.

Preston examines the infirmities and weaknesses of saints, offering pastoral comfort and theological perspective on Christian struggle and divine grace.

Rogers' prophetic sermon calls sleeping believers to spiritual awakening and preparation for Christ's return, employing the parable of the ten virgins.

Smalley's election sermon warns against weak government, arguing that civil authority must be grounded in moral virtue and divine law for social stability.

Swift's election sermon addresses the religious and moral duties of civil magistrates, urging Massachusetts leaders toward piety and justice in governance.

Tucker's election sermon examines the moral and religious qualifications necessary for civil leadership, calling Massachusetts officials to Christian virtue and accountability.

A sermon delivered to Massachusetts political leaders examining Christ's government and its application to civil authority during the 1738 colonial election.

An election sermon exhorting Connecticut citizens to maintain covenant with God as the foundation for collective welfare and divine blessing.

An election sermon delivered to Massachusetts leadership affirming Christian principles as essential to the new constitutional government.

Bridge's election sermon to Massachusetts officials on divine providence in civil authority and republican governance.

Miner Raymond preaches to Massachusetts's elected officials on Christian duty and moral governance during the annual election ceremony.

Moses Hemmenway preaches to Massachusetts's elected officials on Christian duty and moral governance during the general election.

A 1737 ordination sermon emphasizing the spiritual skill and wisdom required for pastoral ministry and soul-winning.

An 1823 discourse delivered before New Hampshire state leadership on the principles of Christian governance and civic responsibility.

An 1800 election sermon delivered before New Hampshire state leadership addressing Christian principles of governance and public virtue.

A 1785 sermon on divine mercy toward the penitent, occasioned by a criminal execution, with theological and moral reflections.

Rollock's twenty-five lectures expound Christ's final discourse and high priestly prayer, offering theological depth on redemption and believer communion.

Arnold's election sermon to Plymouth's General Court emphasizes Christian duty to serve God and society through faithful stewardship and public virtue.

Cooper's sermon celebrates Massachusetts' new constitutional government, connecting religious principles to the establishment of republican institutions and civic renewal.

Collier refutes Thomas Hall's twenty arguments for infant baptism through scriptural examination, also answering Baxter's arguments and responding to related defenses of paedobaptism.

A detailed commentary on Christ's intercessory prayer in John 17, exploring themes of unity, sanctification, and divine purpose in Hooker's exegetical method.

Cooper's 1740 Massachusetts election sermon demanding that civil magistrates uphold Christ's honor and authority in their governance and legislation.

Rowland's 1796 New Hampshire election sermon to state officials on the anniversary of independence, addressing Christian principles of governance.

Adams delivers a sermon to Massachusetts state leadership on divine strength in governance, emphasizing religious foundations for republican leadership and civic virtue.

A sermon at New Hampshire's election expounding biblical principles of governance and divine providence in civil affairs.

A theological exposition of Genesis 1-3 demonstrating divine inspiration through textual analysis, establishing biblical foundations for Christian doctrine.

Foster addresses Massachusetts's governor and legislature on election day, exploring the theological foundations of civil authority and governmental responsibility.

Allen advises those recovered from sickness to maintain spiritual health through proper conduct, preventing future divine judgment and misery.

Barnard's paired sermons emphasize parental responsibility in Christian education and children's filial duties, addressing family religious formation and intergenerational faith transmission.

Barnard exhorts believers to zealous good works, directing Christian charity and moral action as essential expressions of genuine faith and religious commitment.

Barnard expounds the Gospel's salvation mystery through Acts 16:30, explaining the nature of Gospel salvation, the sinner's possibility of redemption, and covenant terms.

Barnard's election sermon emphasizes divine righteousness as the foundation for stable government, addressing Massachusetts political leaders on moral virtue in civil administration.

Collinges's sermonic exposition of the Song of Songs exploring Christ's love for the Church and believers' communion with Christ through metaphorical and spiritual interpretation.

Cotton's expository work on the Song of Solomon tracing the Church's spiritual estate across Jewish and Christian ages to his contemporary period.

Cotton's detailed exposition of Revelation 13, transcribed from sermons and addressing eschatological prophecy and its contemporary significance.

Cotton's sermon interpreting earthquake judgments as divine warnings against disobedience, preached to Boston's public congregation.

Gill's expository commentary on 1 John, exploring apostolic teaching on Christian faith, love, and assurance.

John Gill's detailed exegetical commentary on 2 John, examining the apostle's epistle concerning truth, love, and Christian conduct with scholarly theological analysis.

John Gill's brief but thorough exposition of 3 John addressing Christian hospitality, church authority, and personal conduct in early Christian communities.

Mayhew's polemical letter defending Reformed theology against accusations of heterodoxy from a rival Boston minister.

A 1753 funeral sermon on Christian readiness for Christ's return, preached at Lexington following the death of their longtime pastor.

Whittelsey's funeral discourse honors John Hall's civic contributions to Connecticut, reflecting on the duties owed to eminent and useful public servants.

Fenner's posthumous collected works edited by prominent Puritan divines, preserving his sermons and theological writings for wider circulation.

Calvin's commentary on James, 1-3 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude, addressing practical Christian living and apostolic authority.

First volume of Calvin's harmonized Gospel commentary, synthesizing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to illuminate Christ's life and teachings.

Second volume of Calvin's Gospel harmony, continuing the integrated analysis of all four Gospels' accounts of Jesus's ministry.

Third volume completing Calvin's Gospel harmony, providing comprehensive theological interpretation of Christ's passion, resurrection, and apostolic commission.

Matthew Henry's fifth volume provides comprehensive commentary on Matthew through John, illuminating Gospel narratives and Christ's teachings.