John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We may be dealing with an incomplete dialogue here as in chapter 2 at. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. I believe this section ultimately culminates and concludes ideas begun in chapter 2 and continued in chapter 3. 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. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Jesus answered, verily, verily, i say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of god. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i.
Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. 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. Commentary on the gospel of john bible study notes and comments by david e. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. It is not deeply explorative, nor is it steeped in the original language. 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. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. The disciples of john and the pharisees dispute about purifying, 25 the discourse between john and his disciples about christ, in which the excellence, perfection, and privileges, of the christian dispensation are pointed out, 2636. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The proper understanding of this chapter begins with the final verses of john 2, where it was revealed that a great number of people believed on the lord jesus christ, but whose discipleship was rejected by the lord because they had faith only. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in god. John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It is an excellent commentary for a sunday school teacher or maybe a relatively new bible student. Commentaries for john chapter 1 john introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god.
Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. I expect the baker exegetical commentary on john to be very useful. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. 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. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. The analysis is evangelical and fundamental just not on the advanced level. The extraordinary love of god towards mankind, and the effects of it, 1 john 3. The law was the first five books of the old testament.
By his spirit and grace he enlightens all that are enlightened to. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Verse 1 nicodemus, a ruler of the jews one of the members of the grand sanhedrin. Marvel not that i said unto thee, ye must be born again john 3. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Spiritual health and prosperity click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 3 john charles swindoll. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7 john chapter 8 john chapter 9 john chapter 10 john chapter 11 john chapter 12 john chapter john chapter 14 john chapter 15 john chapter 16 john chapter 17 john chapter 18 john chapter 19 john chapter 20 john chapter 21. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen struggling together 2. May the lord bless to us the reading of this very simple gospel chapter, for our. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real.
Sin is the transgression of the law, and christ was manifested to take away our sins, 1 john 3. It is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its. 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. The children of god are known by the holiness of their lives, the children of the devil by the sinfulness of theirs, 1 john 3. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. John the baptist came to bear witness concerning jesus.
John 3, new international version niv the bible app. The area near the pool of siloam was a busy area with lots of people passing by daily. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. John baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. He must increase his present success is but the beginning of a most glorious and universal spread of righteousness. We should love one another, for he that hateth his brother is a.
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