Study 4 in this series of studies in john s gospel looks at nicodemus visit to jesus recorded in john 3. Johns gospel bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. John 3 jesus tells nicodemus you must be born again, the son of man must be lifted up as moses did the serpent and god so loved the world he gave his only son. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. 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. The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of god and that jesus of nazareth is that christ who descended. Study guide for john 21 by david guzik blue letter bible.
This statement made to nicodemus was not just for him but for everyone who wants to see the kingdom of god. Gospel of john chapter 3 this bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. John s gospel shows that the ministry of jesus was put into effect and was very successful, before the work of john the baptist terminated. Behold what manner of love the father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of god. Catholic doors ministry presents catholic bible studies the gospel of john lesson 3. John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. 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. Today we speak casually of the four gospels, but the early church spoke of the one gospel the hopefilled proclamation of the coming of jesus christ, who died for our sins and rose again that we might stand in gods presence. Take this quiz and see how well you understood the chapter. John 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 3 flashcards on quizlet. Bible study gospel of john chapter 3 before reading this blog bible study, please start your time with first praying to god and allow the holy spirit to work in you and through this bible study.
This summary of the book of 3 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 3 john. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Augustine of hippo tractates on the gospel of john chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7. Study questions based on the gospel of john english. Mcgarvey thinks this is further proof that jesus continued the baptism of john up to the cross where it terminated. Some think that the testimony of the baptist closes with john 3. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way. Now a certain man, a pharisee named nicodemus, who was a member of the jewish ruling council. John 21, new international version niv the bible app. In the first verses of both 2 john and 3 john the author identifies himself as the elder. There are many verses in the gospel of john that speak of jesus as being the light.
That ye might believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. Peter and six other disciples return to fishingafter these things jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of tiberias, and in this way he showed himself. Learn the gospel of john chapter 3 with free interactive flashcards.
It will be a long study and im not finished writing it yet by a long shot but it will be worth it. Ask god to give you insight and knowledge to understand the. The gospel of john chapter 3 introduces us to nicodemus. John chapter 3 summary and what god wants from us duration. We know that verily, verily means that this is beyond a shadow of a doubt. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture. Nov 09, 2006 onto the subject, here are some of my notes on the book of john 1 3.
After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity. And peter, knowing that jesus would tell john what he meant, prompted john to ask jesus who would betray him. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. John is the fourth of the four gospel writings, yet there is only one gospel about jesus christ and there are four different writers. Bible study gospel of john chapter 3 alex on faith.
It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. This series of studies on the gospel of john will challenge you with john s high view of christ and confront you, possibly even offend you, with john s presentation of the exclusive and absolute claims made by jesus christ about his real identity and about his essential and indispensible role in spiritual life and salvation. As new wine jesus did not fit into the old wineskins of judaism. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. 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. Simon peter, thomas called the twin, nathanael of cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two others of his. Apr 23, 2011 gospel of john in hindi, christian bhakti songs, hindi christian songs, christian songs in hindi, gospel song book, christian worship song book, christian resources in hindi, gospel resources. Study of end time prophecy and all books of the bible. Learn the gospel of john chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards.
They considered the entire old testament to be authoritative unlike the sadduccees who only accepted the first five books. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 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. If men did not hug their sins, they would embrace the saviour. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. John 3 bible study questions questions for john chapter 3 bible study. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1011. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3.
John 2 focused on the new beginning brought about by jesus ministry. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 bible truth. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3. 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. Our lord replies, it is not learning, but life that is wanted for in the messiahs. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of.
John the baptist proclaims the coming of the kingdom. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. John 5 new international version niv the healing at the pool. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. We are a church that is dedicated to spreading the gospel of jesus 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 word gospel means good news, and the good news is about jesus christ dying on the cross and then 3 days later conquering death and rising from the dead, offering salvation. Bible study book of john chapters christian forums. We are continuing in our series on the gospel of john by looking at chapter 17, which in many ways, as it is often called, is the high priestly prayer of jesus. 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. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. 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.
Through him, jesus taught us that the only way to get to god is by repenting all our sins. My focus will be on how we can learn to be better disciples and walk more closely with jesus. 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. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter three bible truth.
John, chapter 3 united states conference of catholic bishops. 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. John 3 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 3. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. Chapter 3 using the english version of the latin vulgate holy bible. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Since john s ministry was to make ready the way of the lamb of god, for what reason would john.
A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. This chapter contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. Gospel of john commentary patristic bible commentary.
The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. What was the name of the man who was a ruler of the jews. You have a parallel also between the jewish leaders in the first half of john 3 and then you have this jewish prophet in the second half of john 3. Compare your answers for the gospel of john chapter 3 for god so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. In the gospel of john chapter 3 we got to meet nicodemus who was one of the jewish religious leaders, he liked the teaching of jesus and the miracles he did and wanted to be closer to god. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. John chapter 3 kjv king james version 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. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. Im sure youve studied the gospel of john before, but this time well study it in depth and mine its riches for ourselves you and i together. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. They saw israel regathered at least in part after the babylonian exile.
Evil john the baptist, again the samaritan woman as the well. Jesus was called by this name by those who had great respect for him. John 5 the healing at the pool some time bible gateway. Cite the 3 verses that clearly and specifically state the idea that whosoever believes in jesus christ has eternal life. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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