Gospel of john 3 bible

John 3, new international version niv the bible app. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Early writers such as irenaeus and tertullian say that john wrote this gospel, and all other evidence agrees see introduction to 1 john. This bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. But there is evidence which can lead to the conclusion that is was the apostle john. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. In fact if one does a search for the believe using the root belie. Baptist preacher charles spurgeon said of this chapter that it is the.

Jesus teaches nicodemus now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who. The gospel of john official hd movie english youtube. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. Since john s ministry was to make ready the way of the lamb of god, for what reason would john. He also knew that jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. 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. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central. This onesentence summary of the gospel is the most famous portion of christian scripture, and probably the most oftenmemorized and oftenquoted portion of.

The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. John 3 kjv there was a man of the pharisees, named bible. Jan 18, 2019 the gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. The gospel of john is the fourth of the four gospels of the new testament matthew, mark, luke, and john.

The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Jesus has referenced number 21 and occasions the children of israel in the wilderness whove distrusted the god of abraham, isaac, and jacob. As an eyewitness to the love and power displayed in the miracles of jesus, john gives us an upclose and personal look at christs identity. John 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. John here substitutes a verb implying glorification. John 2 focused on the new beginning brought about by jesus ministry. 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. Jesus, exalted to glory at his cross and resurrection, represents healing for all. Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved.

Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. John s witness to jesus resolves the competition between john the baptists disciples and jesus disciples. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. The new birth there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. The gospel of john was shown in a special presentation at the 2003 toronto film festival.

Mar 06, 2015 video gospel for sunday march 15, 2015 john 3. John 3 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 3 in plain english that everyone can understand. John the baptist said, he must increase, but i must decrease. Nicodemus saith unto him, how can a man be born when he is old. Jesus is saying we are born again by believing the gospel. Early church tradition is unanimous in ascribing the fourth gospel to john. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form.

John 3 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 3. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. John 3 niv bible now there was a pharisee, a man named. We are born again by the transforming power of the holy spirit. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. This scene in jerusalem at passover exemplifies the faith engendered by signs jn 2. John used the verb believe 98 times which is more than all the uses in the synoptic gospels combined. Jesus teaches nicodemus now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Mar 07, 2012 john the baptist said, he must increase, but i must decrease. The gospel is not speculation, but divine revelation. After they had further proclaimed the word of the lord and testified about jesus, peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan villages.

Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The most popular bible verses from 3 john found 14 verses 3 john 1. As new wine jesus did not fit into the old wineskins of judaism. John s gospel is followed by the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the bible. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Both the turning of water into wine and the cleansing of the temple spoke of the radical newness of jesus person and ministry, especially compared to judaism. John 3 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. John 3 bible study questions questions for john chapter 3 bible study. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. John s gospel is a mystical reflection on the word made flesh, jesus christ. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.

The purpose of john s gospel jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. There are a number of key words in john s gospel but the most important is believe pisteuo. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Jesus reveals throughout the gospel of john that he is the messiah and gods son in human form as he performs miracles and calls people to believe in his name. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. The gospel of john has many touches that appear to reflect the recollections of an eyewitness such as the house at bethany being filled with the fragrance of the broken perfume jar see 12. A key word is a word or phrase that functions to unlock the meaning of a text. Since john s ministry was to make ready the way of the lamb of god, for what reason would john have had to continue in his ministry. Our division of chapters breaks the connection, and the omission of the conjunction leads us to think of the visit of nicodemus as quite distinct from what has gone before. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It gave me great joy to have some believers come and testify to your.