Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. The majority of ancient greek manuscripts omit this section many later manuscripts mark this section with asterisks one group of manuscripts inserts it after luke 21. Some think that the testimony of the baptist closes with john 3. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Most scholars therefore treat the five as a single corpus of johannine literature, albeit not from the same author. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.
Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. 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. Jesus teaches nicodemus now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. Ask god to give you insight and knowledge to understand the secrets and treasures he has stored for us in this chapter of the bible. Gospel john chapter 3 john karmelich this weeks text. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. The gospel of john chapter 3 introduces us to nicodemus. It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. Through him, jesus taught us that the only way to get to god is by repenting all our sins. Return to gospel of john menu return to home page return to top. 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.
Now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. Study 4 in this series of studies in john s gospel looks at nicodemus visit to jesus recorded in john 3. John 34 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by nicodemus. They considered the entire old testament to be authoritative unlike the sadduccees who only accepted the first five books. Mar 06, 2015 the book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. Before reading this blogbible study, please start your time with first praying to god and allow the holy spirit to work in you and through this bible study. Mcgarvey thinks this is further proof that jesus continued the baptism of john up to the cross where it terminated. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter three bible truth. John the baptist proclaims the coming of the kingdom. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. John 3 bible study questions questions for john chapter 3 bible study.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Jesus was called by this name by those who had great respect for 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. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Bible study gospel of john chapter 3 alex on faith. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. Jesus is the true, legitimate shepherd, who enters in the way that is proper and prepared by old testament propheciesmost assuredly, i say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and. In jesus day, the common teaching among the jewish people was that the first two. The disciples who accompanied him are the 5 mentioned in chapter 1. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Study guide for john 10 by david guzik blue letter bible. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
In verse 15, verse 16 and verse 18 1st occurrence state who should believe, what should be believed, and what benefit the belief brings. Munzi the book of john bible study chapter 3 duration. Life bible study, is a christian publisher serving churches and christian communities in order to advance the gospel of jesus christ, making disciples as we go. Evil john the baptist, again the samaritan woman as the well. Contrast between the good shepherd and the false shepherds of israel. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus. Study guide for john 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3.
The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. 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. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. In the gospel of john chapter 3 verses 12 through 18 the word believe occurs 6 times.
John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Since john s ministry was to make ready the way of the lamb of god, for what reason would john. Mar 07, 2012 john the baptist said, he must increase, but i must decrease. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. 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.
Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. 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. John 3 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 3. These small group studies of john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study. Now a certain man, a pharisee named nicodemus, who was a member of the jewish ruling council. John the baptist said, he must increase, but i must decrease. As we said at the very beginning of this study, nicodemus was a logical man. Welcome back to our mini bible study on the gospel of john and today were reaching john chapter five starting in verse one through 20 three, and this story is a fascinating one. 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. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. 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 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. John has thought so long about the words of jesus that. This tells me that mary knows that jesus does miracles. From manuscript current evidence, it seems unlikely that this portion 7. John is the fourth of the four gospel writings, yet there is only one gospel about jesus christ and there are four different writers. This 108part expository study of the gospel of john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship from 202015. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. Nicodemus should have been familiar with the teaching of the new birth. 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. 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 bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. The gospel of john, the three johannine epistles, and the book of revelation, exhibit marked similarities, although more so between the gospel and the epistle especially the gospel and 1 john than between those and revelation. Ask god to give you insight and knowledge to understand the.
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. This chapter contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. 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. Gospel of john chapter 3 this bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. Take this quiz and see how well you understood the chapter.
The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. 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. The holy bible the gospel of john kjv bible study youtube. Andrew, simon peter, philip, nathanael and the unnamed disciple who was surely john, who also witnessed this miracle. If you truly love him you must tell him the gospel while there is still a chance. In last weeks lesson, we had the first miracle in the gospel of john a this was the conversion of water to wine b this weeks lesson is also about conversion. Bible studies gospel of john chapter 3 three new testament. As we begin this chapter, this section on jesus dialogue with nicodemus may be. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. The new birththere was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. There are many verses in the gospel of john that speak of jesus as being the light.
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