An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. Hip popular blog jesus creed attracts thousands of daily readers, and his books are perennial bestsellers that prove to be informative, edifying, and challenging. It suffers from being so often repeated apart from its context. In some ways this verse has become so familiar that people rarely give. Matthew mcmahon calvinistic articles on the christian faith today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies jesus christ. It has been quoted more times than any other verse, and it is well known to both pagan and christian alike. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. So, god put in place a plan of redemption to save us in spite of ourselves.
We must not forget that it is whoever believes in the son of man who should not perish 3. These things have i spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. Calvin translation society, 1843, 107 5 stephen dowling, poems offer glimpse into dementia. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The text found in chapter 3, verse 16, of most books in the bible is a typical verse with. Indeed, some scholars speculate that the writer of john intends the material beginning with verse 16 and continuing to verse 21 as commentary on christ rather than christs response to nicodemus. For christians, proof of deliverance is love toward others, after the example of christ. Just as moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up, john 3. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. The serpent was lifted up that all the thousands of israel might see it. Books of the bible united states conference of catholic bishops. Scot mcknight has emerged as one of the most popular and influential nt scholars of the last decade. The rabbinical books say that the holy spirit was only given to the prophets by measure.
Is condemned already continues under the condemnation which divine justice has passed upon all sinners. The mistakes of the past and present we all make can be forgiven and the bible verse john 3. Summary by seth kempf, bethany community church staff. He did not sacrifice himself for all mankind just because they were there, but. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. For god so loved the world the persic version reads men. Yesterday, for the first time ever in any of my sermons, i focused exclusively on the most famous verse in the bible, john 3.
Brother of james, son of zebedee and salome, of bethsaida, a fisherman. Gospel of john 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. It is a uniquely christian idea to say that gods love extends beyond the limits of race and nation. Jun 30, 20 probably, verses 1621 are johns comments about jesus words that end at verse 15. Our god, jesus christ, gave up everything and redeemed the whole world. I hope that certain people will grow in their knowledge of the text and therefore stop posting it to prove something it isnt saying, and if that be myself, then so be it. But he that believeth not when the gospel is preached to him, and the way of salvation made plain.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. 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 whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Read john 3 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. He gave his one and only 2 son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish 3 but have eternal life. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. Johns unwavering focus on jesus the word made flesh, the one who speaks with you now 4. Hereby perceive we the love of god the phrase of god is not in the oriental versions, nor in the greek copies, but is in the complutensian edition, and in the vulgate latin version, and is favoured by the syriac version, which reads, by this we know his love to us.
The statement that god loves the world is surprising on two counts. Is not condemned for past sin, that being forgiven on his believing in christ. Verses 316 jude writes about the danger of false teachers. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. The gospel of john, john cornerstone biblical commentary. The spirit came upon the apostles in a rushing mighty wind acts 2. Notice, however, this verse says, whoever believes in him. Its associated with signs that fans often bring to sports games. Verses 1617 when we trust jesus, we will receive many blessings. I had been building a friendship with an expatriate from the u. His mother was an ecuadorian and he had married a beautiful young ecuadorian woman. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
He earnestly desires their happiness and is sincerely devoted to helping them make a success of life. I would like to devote this thread to the exegesis of john 3. Jude gives examples from the old testament, and from two other ancient books. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. In the publishing and preaching of his everlasting gospel, rev. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Whosoever believeth on him with that faith which worketh by love, and hold fast the beginning of his confidence steadfast to the end. Christian books, music, bibles, gifts, home school products john 3. If you want a light read full of reallife characters and an ending full of hope and promise, you will enjoy this book. Christian books, music, bibles, gifts, home school products john. As is the case with all the commentaries in this series, the base text is the new living translation. 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.
The fact that adam and eve chose to follow their own desire instead of gods will was no surprise to god. None of gods beneficence in any way means he approves of the conduct of sinful men, but rather it is a revelation of his nature that, despite mens wickedness, he has benevolent feelings toward them. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up. He writes in a bold, direct, even dogmatic styletones of black and white with very little gray. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if go. Now there was a pharisee named nicodemus, a leader of the jews. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
A representative sample of published bible translations renders it as follows. Mcknight does an excellent job of illuminating the rich and troubled circumstances of. Free bible commentary on the letter of jude in easy english. We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. World wide study bible john 3 christian classics ethereal. It has been quoted more times than any other verse, and it. And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the son of man be lifted up, john 3. The elder, to the beloved gaius, whom i love in truth. It is perhaps useful to catalogue baldly the fundamental doctrines which are all explicitly stated or else implied in john 3. There are three key implications this will have for the disciple. John 3 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Hes the disciple whom jesus loved, and yet hes authoritative and uncompromising.
And as moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the son of man be lifted up. He came to jesus at night and said, rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from god. Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. God knew from the very beginning that they would do this. The story of the bible is all about how this plan unfolds. Those questions, along with a lot more information about jesus.
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