Gospel of john chapter 3 verse 16

Is this verse an evangelical golden text or a pastoral guide to. The ultimate expression of gods love for mankind is grace. Pliny declares that cicero once saw the iliad of homer written in so small a character that it could be contained in a nutshell. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. You might have seen the verse at a football game, but what does it mean. John was sent just as jesus was sent in divine mission. This bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus.

It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Mar 12, 2019 what john 3 16 really means, may surprise you. Pastoral or evangelical in his usual exegetical style david pawson takes the reader step by step in his analysis of the much quoted john 3. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. God hates wickedness, but he still desires the happiness of those who are sinful. 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. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j.

The gospel of john chapter 16, part 3 verses 715 grace. You who hate your brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer. Indeed, y the hour is coming when z whoever kills you will think he is offering service to god. John is telling his disciples here that he has done the job that god gave him to do. No wonder this verse is one of the first verses children are taught in sunday school and backyard bible clubs. Other references to john the baptist in this gospel emphasize the differences between them and johns subordinate role. Apr 02, 2018 pastoral or evangelical in his usual exegetical style david pawson takes the reader step by step in his analysis of the much quoted john 3. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity.

The verse in the gospel of john chapter 3 and verse 16 is a verse in the bible in which we get to know the most significant promise god has made to us, which is everlasting life. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. It begins with the well know phrase about jesus, for god so loved the world, but knowing what john 3. This does not mean that god approved the conduct of men, but that he had benevolent feelings toward them, or was earnestly desirous of their happiness. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mothers womb to be born. The king james version of chapter 3, verse 16 of the new testaments gospel of john, simply referred to as john 3. Sep 05, 2011 one thing to mention at the start here.

John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. Baptist preacher charles spurgeon said of this chapter that it is the chapter he would choose to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, as the most suitable one for such an occasion. It begins with the well know phrase about jesus, for god so. In this short john 3 16 sermon john 3 16 bible study, pastor nelson. As moses lifted up he shows the reason why he descended from heaven, that he might be lifted up, i. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. John 3 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. God so loved the world, that he gave hisonly begotten son. We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. Faith, in john s gospel, is always a verb, and believing may take some longer than others.

It is of frequent use in this gospel seventeen times, and always used in reference to life. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Johns followers were especially disturbed by the fact that so many were flocking to jesus whereas formerly they had come to john. He gave, i stop and ponder that in my heart and my soul. 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 way without the qualifying aijwvnio. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3.

When presenting the gospel, it must be made clear that the issue in salvation is attitude toward christ. Gospel of john chapter 3 verse 16 korean edition on. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. 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. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i. Mar 20, 2011 perhaps john is inviting some of those then or now who have difficulty believing that the cross is the moment of gods victory to come along for the ride or, in more traditionally johannine language, to come and see. There is probably no verse in the bible more well known than john 3. John 3 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth verse by verse bible study of john chapter 3 in plain english that everyone can understand. He puts the verse very adeptly into the context of jesus discussion with nicodemus in this world famous chapter 3 of john gospel. For god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Perhaps john is inviting some of those then or now who have difficulty believing that the cross is the moment of gods victory to come along for the ride or, in more traditionally johannine language, to come and see. John 16 i have said all these things to you to keep you.

We have discussed how the breath of life within us was placed there by god. In verse 20 he again tells them that although they would sorry at his suffering and death the world would rejoice. Grace is best described as being given what you do not deserve. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. There are only 25 words in this verse yet no other. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture.