Ntc commentary on the book of john chapter 3

John also urged people to avoid sin and wickedness. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Here in johannine language is the description of jesus identity in his. Read john 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, who does she look like. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The chapter ends with jesus collecting quite a few early disciples. Laboring for a god who fights for us nehemiah 34 tgc womens conference. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by nicodemus and answers his questions about being born again. Later, jesus passes by and two of johns disciples go and instead follow jesus.

Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. I have gotten through the 17th chapter of john in this book and i am nothing short of amazed at how easy it is to understand and how enjoyable it is to read. Nicodemus was one of those impressed by jesus signs john 2. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was, in which he fairly and faithfully resigns all his honour and interest to him. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Nicodemus is only mentioned in the new testament by the apostle john. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Indeed, some scholars speculate that the writer of john intends the material beginning with verse 16 and continuing to verse 21 as commentary on christ rather than christs response to nicodemus.

The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Verse 3 for i rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, i say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of god. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. Verse 1 nicodemus, a ruler of the jews one of the members of the grand sanhedrin. We have a little bit of abbreviated time tonight but i think it will be sufficient to look again at 1 john chapter 3. We should love one another, for he that hateth his brother is a. Johnson, this commentary on the book of john is scholarly in its treatment, yet written for a lay audience in nontechnical language. The meaning of pharisee comes from a hebrew word meaning to separate. In particular, i will be stressing how john uses it for a much wider group. The proper understanding of this chapter begins with the final verses of john 2, where it was revealed that a great number of people believed on the lord jesus christ, but whose discipleship was rejected by the lord because they had faith only. Sin is the transgression of the law, and christ was manifested to take away our sins, 1 john 3.

Jesus then talks of what it means to be born again and the path to heaven. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. The children of god are known by the holiness of their lives, the children of the devil by the sinfulness of theirs, 1 john 3. I have gotten through the 17th chapter of john in this book and i am nothing short of. John chapter 3 the new birth pastor tom luitwieler 012016. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. While the dialogue starts intimately enough, jesus answers almost detach from the backandforth in verses 910. This onesentence summary of the gospel is the most famous portion of christian scripture, and probably the most oftenmemorized and oftenquoted portion of any holy text in human history.

Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament. He must increase his present success is but the beginning of a most glorious and universal spread of righteousness. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Observe that john writes as one far from judea and among gentiles.

We really are wrapping up a look at verses 4 through 10 under the title of, the. The gospel according to john the pillar new testament commentary pntc. The beginning of 1 john chapter 3 is a discussion of gods love for us. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. They considered the entire old testament to be authoritative unlike the sadduccees who only accepted the first five books. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. The first time he is mentioned is in chapter 3, when he came by night inquiring as to who was jesus. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. Jesus performs his first miracle of the book in this chapter. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. The second time john mentions him is when jesus was in the temple court addressing the people during the feast of the tabernacles. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life.

The discourse between john and his disciples about christ, in which the excellence, perfection, and privileges, of the christian dispensation are pointed out, john 3. Compare your answers for the gospel of john chapter 3 for god so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. In the epistle, john said that believers are now gods children, but whatever we shall be in the future has not been revealed and that they shall see god as he really is. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 3 youtube. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The opening verse of chapter sets the scene for the whole of chapters 17. Feb 05, 2016 john chapter 3 the new birth pastor tom luitwieler 012016.

For an account of the institution of this annual feast, see exodus, chapter xii. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The gospel according to john the pillar new testament. We want to keep in mind that theres a direct link with the end of chapter 2 and recalling that the text itself never had the original verse and chapter divisions. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. Beatitudes in chapter 3 of my book titled the sermon on the mount in. The contents and the structure of this gospel presuppose the readers familiarity with the three synoptic gospels. The gospel of john may be criticized on its structure and genre, but it is beyond dispute that john demonstrates a deep understanding of the old testament. Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial char acteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.

New testament gospel of john chapter summaries hubpages. He was religious of the pharisees, educated nicodemus is a greek name, influential a ruler, and earnest enough to come by night. In this chapter, the water is the satisfying eternal life mediated by the spirit that. Exegetical commentary on 3 john 115 3 john, like 2 john, is written in the standard epistolary format. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Now a certain man, a pharisee named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council, came to jesus at night and said to him, rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from god. The outline bible is a collection of outlines covering the entire bibleevery chapter and verse. Gradually they became the most influential teachers of israel, having far more to do in shaping the religious life of the people than the priests. Cite the 3 verses that clearly and specifically state the idea that whosoever believes in jesus christ has eternal life. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt.

The extraordinary love of god towards mankind, and the effects of it, 1 john 3. Da carson is an absolute genius when it comes to gospel exposition. Read john 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is the only place where john mentions the scribes, though they are often named by the other evangelists. The work and person of the holy spirit in the gospel of john. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. John the baptists further testimony was transposed here to give meaning to.

Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. There is no account that john the baptist ever went to jerusalem, but the savior attended all the passovers but one during his ministry. Bob hilt in reply on john 3 james chapter 1 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. Dec 25, 2017 commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3 commentary on th. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. We are told that john sees the spirit of god descending on jesus like a dove. He also knew that jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god.

Carson has been a true blessing to me through this book and i whole heatedly recommend it to all. Commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes unites with, loves, and obeys him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. From the time of ezra they had been a distinct class. Byu ntc conference saturday, january 26, 2019 byu new. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. John chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament.