Ompac commentary on the book of john chapter 3

Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. This, however, is not the only reason why the son of god is termed. David guzik commentary on 1 john 3, in which john explains the love of god and the life of love in our relationship with him. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The father spoke every thing into being by him, his eternal word. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english.

The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about purifying, 25 the discourse between john and his disciples about christ, in which the excellence, perfection, and privileges, of the christian dispensation are pointed out, 2636. 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. Various names have been connected with these heresies. The universe is not the product of mindless matter, but an intelligent creator.

Outline of the book of i john floral heights church of. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author being. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. The impact of christ on the religious leaders john 8. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. 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. Jesus answered jesus, knowing the prejudices nicodemus laboured under, both as a jew and a pharisee, judged it necessary immediately to acquaint him with the absolute necessity of experiencing a thorough change, both of his heart and life, to be wrought by divine grace. Beloved children, the book from which my text is taken, is the shortest in the bible. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed.

Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. 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. This statement of johns is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by nicodemus and answers his questions about being born again. John 3 background information with maps and images. 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 gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. 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. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name.

All things were made by him all creatures, whether in heaven or on earth, the whole universe, and every being contained therein, animate or inanimate, intelligent or unintelligent. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. However, its similarity with the gospel composed by john means it was probably written near the same. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In a nearly childlike simple language with a vocabulary of only around 700 words john communicates to us the exalted truth that the word, the. John now explains what it means to love one another, first from a negative example the prototype of which was cain 1jn 3. 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. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way.

Read john 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The book of 3 john does not directly name its author.

The role of god as creator is established in verse 3. It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. Verse 3 for i rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. A study on 1, 2, 3 johnjohn camp hill church of christ. I believe this section ultimately culminates and concludes ideas begun in chapter 2 and continued in chapter 3. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

It also seems to have been evident in the impact his words made on his listeners. A summary of the gospel according to john john in s bible. John the baptists further testimony was transposed here to give meaning to. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that the apostle john is the author. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. The next step is to enter your payment information. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b.

Chapter summary john chapter 3 is one of the most important in the entire gospel. He must increase his present success is but the beginning of a most glorious and universal spread of righteousness. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. Many tourists, including my family, have ventured to visit the. 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. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. King jesus was knocking on the door of my heart and i let him in and my heart and soul completely changed. We find the title son 29 times in johns gospel, whereof 10 times son of god.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on the gospel of john previous page next page.