Read and study john 3 with the versebyverse bible commentary. John 3 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mothers womb to be born. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus.
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. Let the word of christ dwell in you the alexandrian copy and arabic version read, the word of god. 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. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity. Apr 18, 2011 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. An excellent book for anyone who wishes to explore one of the greatest verses in the bible, johns gospel, chapter 3, verse 16. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. 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. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3.
All this i have told you so that you will not fall away. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. While 1 john appear to be a general letter addressed to congregations scattered throughout asia minor, and 2 john was sent to a lady and her family 2 john 1, in 3 john, the apostle clearly names the sole recipient as the beloved gaius verse 1. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. John chapter 3 verse 16 the new john gill exposition of. The word became flesh 15 john testified concerning him. Notice, however, this verse says, whoever believes in him. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i. He cried out, saying, this is he of whom i said, he who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me. In true max lucado style there is a skillful use of language, quite oratorial at times. Now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. John 16 niv bible all this i have told you so that. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.
An excellent book for anyone who wishes to explore one of the greatest verses in the bible, john s gospel, chapter 3, verse 16. 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. Read and study john 3 with the verse by verse bible commentary. He did not sacrifice himself for all mankind just because they were there, but for those out of the whole world who believed in him. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. 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. For god so loved the world the persic version reads men. Whosoever believeth on him with that faith which worketh by love, and hold fast the beginning of his confidence steadfast to the end. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Yet, for all the advertisement of this verse, and even though it is perhaps the most memorized verse of the entire bible, how many. John chapter 3 kjv king james version pray that our leaders hearts are touched by the holy spirit and discover the greatness of god through the sacrifice of his son that saves us all from sin. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if go. Sir, he said, we all know that god has sent you to teach.
He came to jesus at night and said, rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from god. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture. Our god, jesus christ, gave up everything and redeemed the whole world. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. John 3 niv bible now there was a pharisee, a man named. This bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. 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. 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. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah tobias judith esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of songs wisdom sirach ecclesiasticus isaiah jeremiah lamentations baruch ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habbakuk. John chapter 16 kjv king james version jesus said these things are hid from the wise and prudent but revealed unto babes and sucklings which are the children of promise the h.
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