Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three. Jesus went unto the mount of olives went to lodge there, that he might be out of the reach of his enemies, and that in retirement he might, by secret converse with his heavenly father, be animated to all the labours and dangers before him. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. John 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen. He only is righteous before god, as a justified believer, who is taught and disposed to righteousness by the holy spirit. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. In the new testament, and especially in the fourth gospel, there are four. May all professors of the gospel lay these truths to heart, and try themselves by them. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Some jewish exegetical traditions as background for son of man sayings in john s gospel jn 3,14 and context. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 5, part 3 by catholicsaints. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels.
When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. Published in three volumes simultaneously, it includes a new introduction and notes pointing readers to the links between aquinas biblical commentary and his summa theologiae. Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial char acteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Hall harris iii is professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary and is also the project director and managing editor for the net bible new english translation. 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. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 1, part 1 by catholicsaints. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 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. Since john s ministry was to make ready the way of the lamb of god, for what reason would john. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. Gospel of john 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately.
Faith, in john s gospel, is always a verb, and believing may take some longer than others. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three kindle edition by lee jr, james thomas. John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was v. This is the first use of the term zwhvn aijwvnion in the gospel although zwhv in chapter 1 is to be understood in the same. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
But he that believeth not when the gospel is preached to him, and the way of salvation made plain. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. During the month of january, reformation trust is giving away the ebook edition of r. In other words, like the poisonous serpents, the son of man decrees and even executes gods judgment against the people. In this gospel the identity of jesus as the son of man is determined by his heavenly origin and destination john 3. 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. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. Dec 25, 2017 commentary on the gospel of john by saint cyril of jerusalem book 5, chapter 3 commentary on th. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. 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.
The first english translation of aquinas commentary on the gospel of john by fabian larcher and james weisheipl, now long out of print, is available to scholars and students once again with this edition. John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Sproul deals with major themes in his easily understandable style. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. 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. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 5, chapter 3 youtube. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In this the children of god are manifest, and the children of the devil. I believe this section ultimately culminates and concludes ideas begun in chapter 2 and continued in chapter 3. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him v. John the baptist said, he must increase, but i must decrease. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by.
Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. Read john 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.
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, ver. We may be dealing with an incomplete dialogue here as in chapter 2 at. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, who does she look like. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Cite the 3 verses that clearly and specifically state the idea that whosoever believes in jesus christ has eternal life. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Jun 07, 2009 in daniel, the same term refers to the one who will sit in judgment of the people on the last day. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.