Welcome commentary on the book of john chapter 3

Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. From the first page to the last page of this book, the entire intent has been to exalt jesus. We have a little bit of abbreviated time tonight but i think it will be sufficient to look again at 1 john chapter 3. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was.

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 john phillips commentary series provides pastors, sunday school teachers, and students of scripture with sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of bible truth. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John wanted to ensure a warm welcome from the churches to those who traveled around preaching the gospel, offering them hospitality and a sendoff in a. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. But observe, first, though he came by night, christ bade him welcome, accepted his. 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. Working from the king james version, john phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. The first time he is mentioned is in chapter 3, when he came by night inquiring as to who was jesus. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert.

As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. Welcomed as a childthe plan of redemption is not merely a way of escape from the. Following the introduction, which reveals the authors approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the scripture to be exposited. The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about purifying, john 3. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen struggling together 2. View john 3 in the note window hrists discourse with nicodemus. The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. Ministers of the gospel at all times should welcome those who are asking the way to life. 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. 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. Commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want.

But though he came by night, jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to. But he has promised the holy spirit to help us understand john 16. They saw israel regathered at least in part after the babylonian exile. John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. He commends him for his steadiness in the truth, and his general hospitality, especially to the itinerant evangelists, 3 john 1. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. John went up into the presence of god by way of a vision and based on everything thats implied here throughout, we must conclude that the people the church, does not. The apostles address to caius, and his good wishes for his prosperity in body and soul, 3 john 1. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. Christ s discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him v. John 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.

Diotrephes and demetrius 8 therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. But though he came by night, jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with christ, therefore came in the night. We really are wrapping up a look at verses 4 through 10 under the title of, the. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. The word of god is precious and far beyond human wisdom isa. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 231 lectionary texts for april 22, 2012. Chapter two closed with the statement that jesus knew what was in the heart of man and here in nicodemus encounter with him this is seen. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 3 youtube.

The preachers commentary the design for the preachers commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the bible. Several of the sanhedrin were sent to bring jesus before them, but was so awed by his words they did not comply. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. It means to allow the truth to affect every part of the life. One chapter later, a gaius from derbe is named as one of pauls seven traveling. The third epistle of john, often referred to as third john and written 3 john or iii john, is the thirdtolast book of the new.

A free bible version and commentary on johns third letter in easyenglish. This onesentence summary of the gospel is the most famous portion of christian. The conversation between nicodemus and our lord, about the new birth and faith in his testimony, john 3. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. 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. They considered the entire old testament to be authoritative unlike the sadduccees who only accepted the first five books. This is another allusion to what we see in the book of revelation. In verse 12, john introduced demetrius so that gaius would give demetrius a welcome. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. The discourse between john and his disciples about christ, in which the excellence, perfection, and privileges, of the christian dispensation are pointed out, john 3.

Book of third john overview insight for living ministries. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The concluding chapter, which is chapter three, discusses the growth of the ministry of jesus as well as the decline of the ministry of john the baptist. Dispensational premillennialists believe the church is raptured after chapter three. 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.

Welcomed as a childthe plan of redemption is not merely a way of escape from the penalty of transgression, but through it the sinner is forgiven his sins, and will be finally received into heavennot as a forgiven culprit pardoned and released from captivity, yet looked upon with suspicion and not admitted to friendship. The love of god, the source of human salvation, john 3. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. So, john presents a different perspective, with a greater emphasis on meaning. John 3 tpt nicodemus now there was a prominent bible gateway. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to god in prayer, allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the scriptures and to the one they tell us about.

Now a certain man, a pharisee named nicodemus, who was a member of the jewish ruling council. The second time john mentions him is when jesus was in the temple court addressing the people during the feast of the tabernacles. 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. 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 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. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After the meeting with nicodemus, jesus and his disciples traveled south into judaea, which is the region of around jerusalem. 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. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. Luke chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 now in the fifteenth year of the reign of tiberius caesar, pontius pilate being governor of judaea, and herod being tetrarch of galilee, and his brother philip tetrarch of ituraea and of the region of trachonitis, and lysanias the tetrarch of abilene.