Gospel of john chapter 3 verses 1 to 21

Compare the 2 basic reactions man has to jesus as the light in reading the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 19 21. There is no indication there was a gap in time and it appears this discourse takes place after john 9 when jesus healed the man born blind. Each set of 3 chapters has 10 questions marked with an asterisk. The consensus of new testament scholars is that chapter 21 was added to johns gospel as a part of a later revision, but by the same author as had written the original chapters. The judgment spoken of in john 9 seems to be essentially the same as that in verses 1721 of john chapter 3. John s gospel closes with a scene on the sea of galilee that underscores jesus resurrection, the importance of the disciples ongoing mission to shepherd gods sheep, and the eventual deaths of peter and john. Let us listen well to the inspired words of this gospel to learn how one must enter the kingdom of god. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. Its closest parallels in the synoptic gospels are found in lk 5.

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. Commentators generally agree that chapter 21 is an epilogue, although. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. Give some examples of how the world did not recognize and did not receive jesus christ. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before god 1 john 3. If we look at the context of johns gospel as far as chapter 3, the only water. These may be used to introduce quizzing during a 1 hour period. Jesus came into the world as the expression of gods love for the world. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward god. Johns gospel closes with a scene on the sea of galilee that underscores jesus resurrection, the importance of the disciples ongoing mission to shepherd gods sheep, and the eventual deaths of peter and john. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. It contains an account of a postcrucifixion appearance in galilee, which the text describes as the third time jesus had appeared to his disciples. Twice, the gospel of john tells us that he came to jesus at night 3.

In fact its been used so much that it really doesnt hold the same. We see above in john chapter 5 that jesus is talking about the judgment he will execute at the resurrection of the dead see verses 25, 2829. The epilogue essentially ties up 5 loose ends that were unanswered in chapter 20. Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of tabernacles. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 21 in plain english. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying verses 1011. Simon peter, and thomas, who is called didymus, and nathanael, who came from cana in galilee, and the sons of zebedee, and two other disciples, were together. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. In the last part of john chapter 1, jesus is identified as the messiah by john the baptist, after which our lord begins to gather his disciples.

John 21, new international version niv the bible app. In chapter 2, jesus makes the water into wine and cleanses the temple in jerusalem. In answering the question of his disciples, john declares the father, loves the son and has given all things into his hands. A study of the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 121.

She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb 2 and came running to simon peter and the other disciple, the one whom jesus loved. 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. John chapter 20 ends as if signing off with a conclusion john 2. The judgment spoken of in john 9 seems to be essentially the same as that in verses 17 21 of john chapter 3. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools.

Gospel of john chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. John 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. Rolf jacobson, craig koester, and kathryn schifferdecker for i love to tell the story, a conversation on year 4 of the narrative lectionary. Pg 1 of 21 quiztime questions john 21 chapters suggested schedule. Gospel of john chapter 21 free online bible study lessons. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from god. See the first 3 verses of the gospel of john chapter 21. Chapter 20 tells the story of the resurrection and jesus appearances to mary and the disciples. What does didymus mean and why was it used when thomas is named. These may be used to introduce quizzing during a 1hour period. He came to jesus at night and said, rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from god. There are many verses in the gospel of john that speak of jesus as being the light.

The universe and all in it is sustained by him as colossians 1. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way. 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 context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. This chapter has been called a supplement, 1 an appendix, 2 an epilogue, 3 or a postscript, 4 by various scholars, some of whom insist that the gospel ended with chapter 20. John 21 is the twentyfirst and final chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John is developing a theme, and therefore structures his gospel differently. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was.

Commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. If youve been a christian for very long then youve probably heard this term born again used more time than you can count. Verses 15 display an inspiring picture of the inner workings of the three members of the godhead, detailing the spirits function of conveying the father and the son to the believers, and of leading the believers in the knowledge of, and therefore fellowship with the. It was by the sea of tiberias, and it happened like this. Now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. Jesus had told them before his crucifixion that after he had arisen he would meet them in galilee. Peter and other disciples go fishing in galilee 21. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. There was a true sense in which as our lord informed his disciples john was the fulfilment of malachis prediction and of the language of the angel to zacharias luke 1. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. In the course of this chapter, there is a miraculous catch of 153 fish, the confirmation of peters love for jesus, a foretelling of.