John said that believers should live a righteous life since they can differentiate between good and evil. But a persons spiritual life is born from the spirit. How we may know that we are of the truth, 1 john 3. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Nicodemus, a pharisee comes to jesus to see whether he really is the son of god. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. So, john presents a different perspective, with a greater emphasis on meaning. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. 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. John wrote that the story of jesus is so big that it can never be completed john 21. They whose ways please god, have an answer to all their prayers, 1 john 3. He undergoes a mysterious change, he becomes a new man, he enters into a new life which others cannot. 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.
The rabbinical books say that the holy spirit was only given to the prophets by measure. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was v. The love of god, the source of human salvation, john 3. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. 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.
Library commentaries concordances dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 231 lectionary texts for april 22, 2012. The necessity of keeping the commandment of christ, that he may dwell in us and we in him by his spirit, 1 john 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.
The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. 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. The following is from my article on the jewish feasts. 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. Repetitions of a similar kind are very frequent in the fourth gospel john 1. The book of john is different than the synoptics as it covers only 21 days of jesus 3. Learn john chapter 3 with free interactive flashcards. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john.
May the lord bless to us the reading of this very simple gospel chapter, for our lord. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth. 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. Jesus and his disciples come to judea, and baptize, john 3. However, it is wrong to think that the gospel of john completes the story of jesus. 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. Johns unwavering focus on jesus the word made flesh, the one who speaks with you now 4. Righteous living should be expected when we know what sin is, that christ came to destroy it, and that one truly born of. John 3 the new birth if we were asked to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, we should probably select this chapter as the most suitable one for such an occasion.
We really are wrapping up a look at verses 4 through 10 under the title of, the. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in. Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7. Shall the boy be taught the classics if he will not study the spellingbook. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Exegetical commentary on 3 john 115 3 john, like 2 john, is written in the standard epistolary format. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. He came to jesus at night and questioned him, because he knows that jesus does not perform these signs with out god. John chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john.
Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him v. 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 is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Calvin translation society, 1843, 107 5 stephen dowling, poems offer glimpse. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. Marvel not that i said unto thee, ye must be born again.
Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. Unless you are born from water and the spirit, you cannot enter gods kingdom. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 3. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. After the meeting with nicodemus, jesus and his disciples traveled south into judaea, which is the region of around jerusalem. Verse 2 although jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. We should love one another, for he that hateth his brother is. Read john 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Choose from 500 different sets of john chapter 3 flashcards on quizlet. Sin is the transgression of the law, and christ was manifested to take away our sins, 1 john 3. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1.
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. Apr 22, 2012 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 231 lectionary texts for april 22, 2012. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. John chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. The meaning of pharisee comes from a hebrew word meaning to separate. Doc nicks talks are the result of thousands of hours of reading the scriptures and sitting under the teaching of david pawson. John 3, international childrens bible icb the bible app. 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.
Behold what manner of love the father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of god. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. We hardly understand the manner of love of our heavenly father. John uses seven miracleswhich he calls signsin order to prove that jesus is. 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. John chapter 3 video commentary motorcycle missionaries. We have a little bit of abbreviated time tonight but i think it will be sufficient to look again at 1 john chapter 3.
An important deduction from the fact of jesus many baptisms, none of which were administered by himself personally, yet being referred to as his baptisms and his accomplishment, is this. The apostle admires the love of god in making believers his children. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen struggling together 2. The extraordinary love of god towards mankind, and the effects of it, 1 john 3. One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, who does she look like. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Luke shows jesus came from adam, demonstrating that jesus is the perfect man luke 3. 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. The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in god.
John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. All who are baptized in obedience to gods specific command, and by the hand of the lords disciples in harmony with. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. The law was the first five books of the old testament. In 1 john chapter 3, john described how wonderful the love of god is for his people and how hope, as his loving children, should motivate us to lead pure lives.
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