John has already introduced the idea of being a child of god 1 john 3. As we begin this chapter, this section on jesus dialogue with nicodemus may be. Chapter 4, the presentation of the son of god in samaria and. May 20, 2015 women in the word community bible study presents. And peter, knowing that jesus would tell john what he meant, prompted john to ask jesus who would betray him. Bible studies gospel of john chapter 3 three new testament. The gospel of john, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the alltime beloved and wellknown verses in the entire bible. Johns gospel bible study the jesuswalk bible study. Chapter 3, the presentation of the son of god in judea. John s gospel shows that the ministry of jesus was put into effect and was very successful, before the work of john the baptist terminated.
Dec 21, 2016 bible study dear brothers and sisters, welcome back to the bible study on the gospel of john. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Apr 23, 2011 gospel of john in hindi, christian bhakti songs, hindi christian songs, christian songs in hindi, gospel song book, christian worship song book, christian re. All of chapter one is devoted to some important information about the gospel of john and also to the conversation that jesus and nicodemus had had in the first fifteen verses of the chapter. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. Gospel of john chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of god and that jesus of nazareth is that christ who descended.
This bible study is based on the gospel of john chapter 3 where we find the story of nicodemus. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. Why people choose the darkness rather than the light is as puzzling now as it was to john. The same reason john the apostle wrote his gospel cf. Firstly we are shown jesus humble character, which is uplifted by john, not by jesus himself. Study guide1,2,3 john growing christians ministries. The feast of tabernacles succoth ties chapters 7 and 8 together. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Now a certain man, a pharisee named nicodemus, who was a member of the jewish ruling council. This is an crossdenominational study designed to help you grow as a disciple of christ.
John the baptists purpose in bearing witness of the light. By his divine power, he has lavished on us all the things we need for life and for true devotion. The gospel of john in its first chapter describes jesus encounter with john the baptist. Return to gospel of john menu return to home page return to top. The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of god and that jesus of. 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. Chapter two closed with the statement that jesus knew what was in the heart of man and here in nicodemus encounter with him this is seen. I was looking around for bible study questions on the gospel of john, for the whole chapters 1 and 2, and i came across these question with their answersjust what i was looking for. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Chapter 1 continued, the presentation of the son of god by john the baptist.
No sustained narrative with discourse will come again until chapter 9. This is the sense in which john used this word in john 3. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. 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. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. He was probably an evangelist see note on ephesians 4. Again is the proper translation, as can be seen from john 3. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. John 3 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 3 in plain english that everyone can understand. What was the name of the man who was a ruler of the jews.
John 3 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. Bible study gospel of john chapter 20 alex on faith. This chapter contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3. John chapter 3 online bible study tools and resources. Jesus uses the same serious expression amen, amen lego soi, and the same expression of impossibility ou dunatai, as in verse 3. The things said about the second letter of john apply here also. My doctrine is not of doing, and of leaving undone, but of being and becoming.
The nicodemus and jesus interview which talks about how to get eternal life and the decrease of john s ministry. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. The gospel of john chapter 3 introduces us to nicodemus. As we said at the very beginning of this study, nicodemus was a logical man. Study questions based on the gospel of john english. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what was. It contains perhaps the most quoted or most famous verse in the whole bible john 3.
Now a discussion arose between some of john s disciples and a jew about purification, so they went to john and said, rabbi, the man who was with you on the far side of the jordan, the man to whom you bore witness, is baptizing now, and everyone is going to him. I pray that god will also bless us while we are on this journey through the fourth and last of the gospels. The presentation of the son of god in judea continued previous gospel of john study next. Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. Traditional history makes gaius the one who wrote down the gospel of john, and identifies him as the gaius of corinth romans 16. The gospel is the lifechanging power of god that brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe. That chapter will consider the author of the gospel and when it was written as well as the doctrinal truths that were brought out in their visit. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Choose from 500 different sets of john chapter 3 flashcards on quizlet. The gospel of john chapter 4 by joanne tittle reflective question. Mcgarvey thinks this is further proof that jesus continued the baptism of john up to the cross where it terminated. You must see what great love the father has lavished on us by letting us be called gods childrenwhich is what we are. 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. Currently reading john and was looking for a bible study and landed here.
John presents jesus christ as gods final selfrevelation, gods final word. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. He came to jesus at night and said, rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from god. It is frequently called the golden text of scripture.
Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. We want to teach our students and ground them in the word as we begin with the first chapter. The epistles 2 john and 3 john, the gospel of john and the book of revelation 5. Chapter 7 begins the process of building toward a new climax. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.
From this point on in johns gospel jesus makes no further mention of being born again, or being born of the spirit, nor does he mention the kingdom except in his defense in 18. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Chapter 3 using the english version of the latin vulgate holy bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Bible study book of john chapters christian forums. They saw israel regathered at least in part after the babylonian exile. Gospel of john in hindi, christian bhakti songs, hindi christian songs, christian songs in hindi, gospel song book, christian worship song book, christian re. John the baptist wore a garment of camels hair, matthew 3. 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. He has already written of some being of the devil 1 john 3. Our lord replies, it is not learning, but life that is wanted for in the messiahs.
Cite the 3 verses that clearly and specifically state the idea that whosoever believes in jesus christ has eternal life. This is the glorious news of what god in christ has accomplished for his people. Choose from 500 different sets of the gospel of john chapter 3 flashcards on quizlet. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. Johns gospel bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. Just as it is impossible for anyone who is not born again to see the kingdom of god, so also it is impossible for a person who is not born again to enter the kingdom of god 3. Bible study dear brothers and sisters, welcome back to the bible study on the 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. If youve participated in one before, you know how god can use them in your life. Chapters 911 represent the culmination of jesus ministry as unfolded by johns gospel. 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. If pergamum is the church where gaius receives this letter then diotrephes is probably a nicolaitan teacher see revelation 2. When john wrote this epistle, false teaching and false teachers had already infiltrated the christian church, and a number of people had followed these false teachings.
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