These things have i spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. In this lab, john piper reminds us of our only hope is salvation through faith in gods son. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. The bible uses the term in describing the relation of sons and daughters to their parents. Read and study john 3 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mothers womb to be born. New international version for god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have. Indeed, y the hour is coming when z whoever kills you will think he is offering service to god. We are up to john chapter 16 and as we continue, we really have to go back to the end of john 15 just for a moment to see the experience that jesus has been talking about. Christ wasnt sent to judge the world, but to bring salvation.
This book presents jargonfree introductions to each book of the bible and indepth analyses of what people from many different religious persuasions have said about the texts found in chapter 3, verse 16, together with 60 original illustrations by many of the worlds leading calligraphers. In the apostle johns writings, this term is used exclusively of jesus joh 3. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or allegory, of the vine. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the father, nor me. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Read and study john 3 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. It is of frequent use in this gospel seventeen times, and always used in. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god.
John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. Support catholic online by subscribing to our channel. Jesus has just been baptized by john the baptist and in. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. New international version niv holy bible, new international version. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. John 3 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. For god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. In this short john 3 16 sermon john 3 16 bible study, pastor nelson. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or.
John chapter 3 verse 16 the new john gill exposition of. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity. One might be shocked to learn, therefore, that this great passage is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented texts of the word of god. I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. Instead, john uses the term to describe jesus in his. Hes lifted up to save us from sin and death so as we look by faith we realize just as the worlds been bitten by sin and the wages of sin is death, he is the difference between perishing and living. John 16 niv bible all this i have told you so that you. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Complete text of john 3 from the authorized king james bible. The king james version of chapter 3, verse 16 of the new testaments gospel of john, simply referred to as john 3. For god so loved the world the persic version reads men.
This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. He gave, i stop and ponder that in my heart and my soul. The word is used in this way in all its uses in the gospel of john 1. Our greatest problem is not cancer, poverty, or death. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture.
Dec 03, 2018 our greatest problem is not cancer, poverty, or death. John 3 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. 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 chapter 3 verse 16 the new john gill exposition.
The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever. This is a onesentence summary of the entire gospel. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i. Still, the verses which follow are just as critical for understanding the christian message.
The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. This verse begins with i have said all these things which indicates there is no break between this chapter, chapter 16, and chapter 15, our previous study. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. Jesus has just been baptized by john the baptist and in this verse god announces that jesus is his son. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter three bible truth.
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