Let the word of christ dwell in you the alexandrian copy and arabic version read, the word of god. Notice, however, this verse says, whoever believes in him. In true max lucado style there is a skillful use of language, quite oratorial at times. Yet, for all the advertisement of this verse, and even though it is perhaps the most memorized verse of. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. In this short john 3 16 sermon john 3 16 bible study, pastor nelson. Our god, jesus christ, gave up everything and redeemed the whole world. There can be little doubt that the fifteenth verse is a parenthetical clause, answering to the sixth and seventh verses, and standing to ver. In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. He did not sacrifice himself for all mankind just because they were there, but. 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. An excellent book for anyone who wishes to explore one of the greatest verses in the bible, johns gospel, chapter 3, verse 16. 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 chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. It is of frequent use in this gospel seventeen times, and always used in reference to life. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture. 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. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. Holy ordinances are christs, though administered by. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Read and study john 3 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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. Our greatest problem is not cancer, poverty, or death.
Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. The word is used in this way in all its uses in the gospel of john 1. 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. 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.
Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. For god so loved the world the persic version reads men. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. Personally i feel it was a pity that, at the very end, lucado refers to baptism by which he means believers baptism.
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. 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. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Support catholic online by subscribing to our channel. Dec 03, 2018 our greatest problem is not cancer, poverty, or death. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible.
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. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. The verse in the gospel of john chapter 3 and verse 16 is a verse in the bible in which we get to know the most significant promise god has made to us, which is everlasting life. The king james version of chapter 3, verse 16 of the new testaments gospel of john, simply referred to as john 3.
John chapter 3 verse 16 the new john gill exposition of. 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. John 3 niv bible now there was a pharisee, a man named. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity. 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. 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. This bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. Read and study john 3 with the versebyverse bible commentary.
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