John s gospel is followed by the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the bible. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. It contains a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven. The bible says, god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, jesus christ, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Much of johns gospel chapters 212 might be called the book of signs, as it recounts jesuss performing of seven different miraclessuch as the turning water to wine at cana and raising lazarus from the dead at bethany.
Tweeddale is academic dean and professor of theology at reformation bible college. This verse condenses all of gods plan from the beginning of time and throughout scripture, into this tiny nutshell of a verse. As you can see, the original meaning of for god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, bible verse. Most importantly, how do we live in the reality that john 3.
Moses wrote genesis, david wrote much of psalms, solomon wrote the books of solomon and ecclesiastes, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, daniel, matthew, mark, luke, john and other prophets wrote the 66 books in the bible. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish. In this lab, john piper reminds us of our only hope is salvation through faith in go. God did not wait for the world to turn to him before he loved the world. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. For god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him.
Probably the bestknown verse in all the bible is john 3. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of gods word.
It has also been called the gospel in a nutshell, because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional christianity. It includes the only reference to jesus writing something 8. There are many bible verses and passages that have become popular in modern culture. Christian books, music, bibles, gifts, home school products visit us at.
The first bible was written in hebrew, and many of the chapters bear the names of the prophets who wrote the 66 books. But no single verse has impacted the world as much. No one can have anything except what is given him from heaven. Book of mormon events at the crucifixion of christ. I have taken certain liberties to make the discussion with jesus more contemporary. Well let the scripture speak for itself in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. How does this verse relate to the true gospel and to gods eternal promise. The majority of scholars see four sections in john s gospel. Feb 02, 2009 the heart of the gospelluther called john 3. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and.
John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. This fourth gospel supplements the synoptics, focusing on details about christs work and words that reveal a longer span of ministry at least three years as indicated by three passovers. Book of john, king james bible by scourby bible media. The verse that is perhaps the most widely displayed verse from the entire bible john 3. Sit down on the hillside and listen as he teaches the parables. A 12week study knowing the bible book 4 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This is the first of the johannine discourses, shifting from dialogue to monologue jn 3. Oct 04, 20 this 108part expository study of the gospel of john was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship from 202015. As recorded in the book of numbers, a book nicodemus would have been extremely. Jul 31, 2020 apart from the love of god, the world stands under gods condemnation. While my current bible a zondervan niv says it is jesus speaking all the way to verse 21, it seems to resemble more of john s writing style than the words jesus said. Book of john the glorious scripture the book of john is addressed to all the people of the world and reveals the glorious truth of jesus christ. 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. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
To support my claim, lets replay the secret conversation between jesus and nicodemus within the historical setting of that night. 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. Our greatest problem is not cancer, poverty, or death. The divine love to the whole of humanity in its condition of supreme need, i.
Of the 31,102 verses in the bible, it may be the most popular single verse used in evangelism. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. Verse 16 is a statement about god sending his son to save. In looking over my account books, i meet again and again with the name of one and another who has finished his. The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. It is also thought to be one of the most important doctrines of christianity. John chapter 3 continued discover books of the bible.
Each is found in chapter three, verse sixteen of their respective books of the bible. John s gospel is a mystical reflection on the word made flesh, jesus christ. As you can see, the original meaning of for god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, bible. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. Today, i want to read one of the bible s most wellknown verses open a bible and read john 3. This is the most quoted scripture in the entire bible. It alone records jesus first 2, second 4 and final 21 miracles. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. We exist to create godhonoring christian resources, and our name is rooted in three verses of scripture. It is the only gospel to refer to jesus as the word 1. No other guide makes his ministry more understandable than the smart guide to the bible.
The book of john the smart guide to the bible series. John s emphasis is upon the king himself, and not his kingdom. Yet only onethe gospel of john claims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. These miracles illustrate his identity as the son of god. John here substitutes a verb implying glorification. But in christ, believers experience gods surprising, redeeming, and neverending love. This theologically profound gospel is composed by the beloved disciple john, who dined. He cried out, saying, this is the one i spoke about when i said, he who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. Perhaps the most famous bible verse, but also perhaps one of the least understood. The book of john goes far beyond your typical bible study tool.
There are four such gospels present in the bible, the others being matthew, mark, and luke. It contains the most wellknown verse in all the bible 3. To show us jesus the son of god, the word of god made flesh fully god and fully human who provides salvation for all who call and believe on him. This fourth gospel supplements the synoptics, focusing on details about christs work and words that reveal a longer span of ministry at least three years as. John testifies again about jesus 22 after this, jesus and his disciples went out into the judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. The book of john is an eyewitness account of jesus ministry ad 2933 enriched by the authors understanding of jewish traditions and accurate geographical knowledge of palestine. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegrooms voice.
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 s gospel was the last to be written, and it tends to focus more on the theological questions of who jesus is and what he came to do. Walk with jesus as he recruits the twelve disciples. John supplies the answer with information on jesus prior ministry in judea chapter 3, and samaria chapter 4. No other book in the bible presents jesus christ and his ministry more clearly than the book of john. Oct 17, 2011 when looking at kostenberger, he understands that john 3. Sad to say, it may also be the most frequently misinterpreted verse in all of. Jesus now expanded his presentation to nicodemus about the nature of the gospel. Jesus, exalted to glory at his cross and resurrection, represents healing for all.
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