Ompac commentary on the book of john chapter 3

John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. 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. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. King jesus was knocking on the door of my heart and i let him in and my heart and soul completely changed. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. John now explains what it means to love one another, first from a negative example the prototype of which was cain 1jn 3. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. A study on 1, 2, 3 johnjohn camp hill church of christ. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. The role of god as creator is established in verse 3. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name.

Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. 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. 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. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Various names have been connected with these heresies. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.

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. The father spoke every thing into being by him, his eternal word. A summary of the gospel according to john john in s bible. Many tourists, including my family, have ventured to visit the. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. The father heart of god study guide a week curriculum including small group and.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. We find the title son 29 times in johns gospel, whereof 10 times son of god. 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 3 background information with maps and images. 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. The apostle john is the author of the gospel of john, 1, 2, and 3 john and revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. This, however, is not the only reason why the son of god is termed. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The universe is not the product of mindless matter, but an intelligent creator.

I believe this section ultimately culminates and concludes ideas begun in chapter 2 and continued in chapter 3. John the baptists further testimony was transposed here to give meaning to. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him.

In addition, the author clearly places himself as part of a group of apostolic eyewitnesses to the life and ministry of jesus, noting that what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also 1 john 1. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. 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. 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. He must increase his present success is but the beginning of a most glorious and universal spread of righteousness. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. The book of 3 john does not directly name its author. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries.

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. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that the apostle john is the author. 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. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way. It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Beloved children, the book from which my text is taken, is the shortest in the bible. See another chart on gospel of john from charles swindoll. It also seems to have been evident in the impact his words made on his listeners. The impact of christ on the religious leaders john 8.

Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. Commentary on the gospel of john previous page next page. Verse 3 for i rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth. 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. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. Dionysius noted that john did not name himself in his epistles, not even in the second and third epistles, although they are short.

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. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. However, its similarity with the gospel composed by john means it was probably written near the same.