Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. 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 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 writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The analysis is evangelical and fundamental just not on the advanced level. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Commentary on the gospel of john bible study notes and comments by david e. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in god. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. John 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. 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. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen struggling together 2. 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. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. 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. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the.
Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. Marvel not that i said unto thee, ye must be born again john 3. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration.
John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. I expect the baker exegetical commentary on john to be very useful. 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. We should love one another, for he that hateth his brother is a. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. John the baptist came to bear witness concerning jesus. Key ideas and points worthy of discussion in this chapter include. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. 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. A commentary on the gospel of john, chapter three lee jr, mr james thomas on. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100.
It is not deeply explorative, nor is it steeped in the original language. The law was the first five books of the old testament. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. We are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. Verse 1 nicodemus, a ruler of the jews one of the members of the grand sanhedrin. He must increase his present success is but the beginning of a most glorious and universal spread of righteousness.
This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3. Nicodemusin this member of the sanhedrim sincerity and timidity are seen. 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. Sin is the transgression of the law, and christ was manifested to take away our sins, 1 john 3. May the lord bless to us the reading of this very simple gospel chapter, for our. 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. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. It is written anonymously, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its. 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.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. I believe this section ultimately culminates and concludes ideas begun in chapter 2 and continued in chapter 3. John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. By his spirit and grace he enlightens all that are enlightened to. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
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. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. 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. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The area near the pool of siloam was a busy area with lots of people passing by daily. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john.
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. 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. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. 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. The extraordinary love of god towards mankind, and the effects of it, 1 john 3. It is an excellent commentary for a sunday school teacher or maybe a relatively new bible student. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.