I do not understand how study notes are the same as commentaries but nevertheless, i love brother john and can recommend all his works. In fact, as soon as it was out of jesus mouth, nicodemus misconstrued his meaning, taking christs spiritual symbolism literally and physically. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that the apostle john is the author. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. During his discussion with nicodemus, jesus says that those born from above will come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in god john 3. The law was the first five books of the old testament. The purpose of john, according to the gospel itself, is to encourage people to believe that jesus of nazareth is the longawaited messiah, the son of god, and to have life in his name john 20. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world.
Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Uncover the meaning of the text though historical, textual, and literary context. May the lord bless to us the reading of this very simple gospel chapter, for our. 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. 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. The gospel of john and work bible commentary theology. John commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. Read john 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
Text, mp3 and video lessons and sermons in 50 languages. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Commentaries for john chapter 3 christs discourse with nicodemus. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. Commentaries are excellent tools to use in your study of the bible. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author being john.
Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. The new birththere was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior. Jesus teaches nicodemus now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council.
Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. In the latter 3 cases the context makes clear that it means from above. Watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english.
John 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Barclay, william, the daily study bible, the gospel of john, vol. Read john 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Commentary on the gospel of john bible study notes and comments by david e. Dec 11, 2016 watch our overview video on the letters of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Study guide for john 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. John calls followers of jesus to share in gods own life and love by. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in god. 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 book of 3 john does not directly name its author. Nor is it merely as something that should be experienced under the gospel that the old. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites.
Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately. Study the bible online using commentary on john 3 and more. If we were asked to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, we should. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We do something analogous if we make a slogan of john 3.
Gospel of john 3 commentary new testament matthew henry. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. As mentioned there are some extras in this bible commentary that the study bible does not have but i was after a commentary and not a duplicate of his study notes. David guzik commentary on john 3, where jesus is approached by. Read john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament. Because of this, it would be very difficult to try and change them.
You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Instead, we are more perfectly born born from above john 3. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes.
For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Christs discourse of gospel truths, verses 11, shows the folly of those who make. 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. Study john 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. John chapter 3 is one of the most important in the entire gospel. 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. John 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Among all of the bible s teachings, the instruction given in john 3 regarding being born again is perhaps the most liable to being misunderstood. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter three bible truth. Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with christ, therefore came in the night. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.
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