Ft commentary on the book of john chapter 3

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. After these things jesus went over the sea of galilee, which is the sea of tiberias. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson.

In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. While the dialogue starts intimately enough, jesus answers almost detach from the backandforth in verses 910. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. John 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about. To answer your good question, lets begin by reading 1 john 1. Now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.

Ephesians whole book king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Baptist preacher charles spurgeon said of this chapter that it is the chapter he would choose to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, as the most suitable one for such an occasion. The love of god, the source of human salvation, john 3. Most reckon the seven signs in the gospel of john as. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. We really are wrapping up a look at verses 4 through 10 under the title of, the. 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.

Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him v. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. Righteous living should be expected when we know what sin is, that christ came to destroy it, and that one truly born of god will not persist in sin 19. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b.

The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Commentary on the gospel of john previous page next page. It is to this event that john refers in the first verse of this epistle. 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. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. If the story of nicodemus in chapter 3 is perhaps the best known story in the gospel. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.

John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. 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. John and his fellowdisciples had known and been with jesus. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 231 lectionary texts for april 22, 2012. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3. And truly jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. This truth is further attested to by john in john 1. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Proverbs chapter 3 king james version kjv alexander. Robinson developed much of ch dodds work on the fourth gospel. We have a little bit of abbreviated time tonight but i think it will be sufficient to look again at 1 john chapter 3. Footnotes for john 1 popular commentary, by paul e. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 3.

Looking back over john 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the bible. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Calvin translation society, 1843, 107 5 stephen dowling, poems offer glimpse into dementia. The subordinate clause that follows is introduced by ejavn ean. Gospel of john chapter 33 bible illustrations by sweet media. The first epistle of john chapter three john describes gods wonderful love for us, how hope as his children should motivate us to pure lives. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. We hardly understand the manner of love of our heavenly father. John chapter is called the upper room discourse because luke revealed that this supper took place in the second floor of a house where the lord and his disciples took the passover meal. New international version 1 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. After the meeting with nicodemus, jesus and his disciples traveled south into judaea, which is the region of around jerusalem. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 5,278 views. Biblical illustrations by jim padgett, courtesy of sweet publishing, ft. 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.

The conversation between nicodemus and our lord, about the new birth and faith in his testimony, john 3. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. 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. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by nicodemus and answers his questions about being born again. 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. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was v. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen struggling together 2. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt.

Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 3 youtube. Perhaps the most logical explanation why nicodemus came at night was that he was afraid of the implications of associating openly in conversation with jesus. Dec 25, 2017 commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3 commentary on th. There were different groups among the jews, much as baptists, catholics and methodists, are different groups in. 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.