Again, the key is believing in Jesus. John 3:16 summarizes the Gospel - the good news of the Bible - in one verse. The chapter begins with the story oI Nicodemus and contains the Iirst oI the extensive theological discourses oI Jesus. JOHN 3:16 MEANING Because man’s disposition is that of fleeing from God, the initial work of God’s grace in the heart of man is described as God “dragging” (Greek helkuo) him to Himself (John 6:44). A Brief Treatise On Predestination by Anthonie Gyblie. Synopsis. “that you may not sin” - 1 Jn 2:1 c. “that you may know that you have eternal life” - 1 Jn 5:13a d. “that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God” - 1 Jn 5:13b 2. John 3:16 For God so loved the world [every man] that he gave his only begotten Son [to every man], so that whoever believes in [depends on, trusts, obeys] him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Nicodemus represents the epitome of self-righteous piety, and yet Jesus said that even he needed to have a radical change in his life and to experience the new birth of the Spirit by simply believing in Jesus. If we had nothing except these twenty one verses, we would know the way of salvation. John's main emphasis in John 3:1-21 is to convince readers of the necessity of believing in Jesus in order to be "born again" from "above" and thus have eternal life. "To believe" also meant to obey, which is seen, in context, in Jn 3:36, 1 Jn 2:3ff, and 1 Jn 5:1ff. John 3:14-21 WHY JUDGMENT HAS BECOME A NECESSITY John 3:1-21 comprises the well-known conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. John 3:16 is set within a passage that describes a nighttime visit of the Pharisee Nicodemus to Jesus (3:1-21). The historical context is difficult to determine, but many scholars believe the passage to be a creation of the Evangelist.2 That Jesus speaks in the plural (v. 11), in the third person (v. 13ff), and as if he were already ascended (v. If ever there was a verse that Satan would love to blot out of the Bible, it would be John 3:16. Unlike the synoptic gospels, the gospel of John does have the feel of an eyewitness about it. An argument from Romans would probably take more space to interpret than a story in 1 Samuel, though this may not always be true. The revelation of the lack of love, 1 John 3:17 c. The exhortation to practice true love, 1 John 3:18 3. Comp. “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.”. What do we know about him? ~ Example of a chiastic structure ~ a. Jesus returns home to his family (3:20) b. We see a man who has not yet seized the opportunity to enhance his own life by letting … Matthew 8:22, 11:27). Context In the verses leading up to John 3:16 through 3:21, we see Jesus in conversation with Nicodemus, who is not yet willing to accept Jesus as the son of God or as his lord and savior, and who is equally unwilling to make a decision on such a topic. The opposite of ὁ φαῦλα πράσσων, John 3:20, and therefore ἀλήθεια is to be taken in the ethical sense: he who does what is morally true, so that his conduct is in harmony with the divine moral standard. Answer (1 of 2): Nicodemus There is a pattern in John’s Gospel for Jesus to state something, which invariably was misunderstood, after which he must clarify his remark. Warfield. exegesis eastern-orthodox. John 18:33-37 EXEGESIS: JOHN 18-19. Christopher Ness (1621-1705). John 3:35, 5:19-20. The Nicodemus discourse now moves from a dialogue which focused on Christ's crucifixion, his "lifting up" to achieve "eternal life" for all who believe, to a meditation / reflection on God's love for humanity, a love which is powerfully expressed in the cross. A Brief and Untechnical Statement of the Reformed Faith by B.B. And what a word it is! "The Modern Family" (This sermon presents to the audience some sobering and sad facts about the modern family. 1. I also explain how Jesus’ terms “eternal life” and “perish” relate to the death and resurrection of Lazarus in John 11. Cf. There is no mention here of the Holy Spirit being a part of this family or of being a separate personae or hypostasis. Exegesis – John 3:1-21 Introduction It has been said that the three things to remember when evaluating scripture are context, context and context. The Lamb of God ( Matt. This is text rich in imagery, irony, theology, and sophisticated wordplay. What do we know about him? You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-21) James J. Tissot, detail of 'The Interview between Jesus and Nicodemus' (1886-94), gouache on paper, 9-1/8 x 7", Brooklyn Museum, New York. Brian P. Stoffregen Exegetical Notes at : John 3.14-21 4th Sunday in Lent - Year B. John 3:1-21.NIGHT INTERVIEW OF NICODEMUS WITH JESUS. Exegesis of John. I do not get the idea that you realize that your view is not the only possible way of reading the words of the Lord Jesus, nor, to be honest, do I get the feeling that you have engaged in the task of exegeting even John 3:16. The study, therefore, seeks to employ an e xegesis of John 3:16 as a method to address the questions which ha ve been Exegesis of John 3:16 Literary Criticism 1. The Ministry of Messiah, 2:1-12:50. 3:16-21. Little children, let no one deceive you (it does not seem that any particular false teacher is here in St. John’s view; but he alludes to all who would sever ethical likeness to God from the Christian life): he that doeth righteousness ( τὴν δ., perhaps as being abstract, but more probably because the righteousness spoken of is but one, and that God’s: the righteousness which is His) is … Even though the world in its very nature opposes him, yet the Son has come to reveal and demonstrate God’s love and to lead those who believe to … Exegesis of 1 John 3:16-17 and Application to the Thesis Statement The passage chosen was 1 John 3:16-17. He was a Jew, a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin (the highest legal, legislative, and judicial body of the Jews), and a highly respected teacher of the Old Testament Scriptures. John 3:16–21. He was when all things began to be; whatsoever had a beginning. In Jesus’ meeting with the Pharisee Nicodemus (3:1-13), he told him, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a … Why is John 3:16 the most famous verse in the Bible? An Exegetical Look at John 3:16 by C. Matthew McMahon. 2. The statement that God loves the world is surprising on two counts ( 3:16 ). An argument from Romans would probably take more space to interpret than a story in 1 Samuel, though this may not always be true. John 3:14-21 WHY JUDGMENT HAS BECOME A NECESSITY John 3:1-21 comprises the well-known conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. It is frequently called the “golden text” of Scripture. "Some Christians have called John 3:16 'the Gospel in a nutshell,' but John 3:16 is not enough to form a fully mature Christian life." Beyond individual health, staying safe and keeping family and community safe are sound Christian motivations. Not only here in the prologue - Jn 1:8 b. “I SEND forth the volume now in the reader’s hands, with much diffidence, and a very deep sense of responsibility. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. [1 John 2:3, 5; 3:16, 19, 24; 4:2, 6, 13; 5:2] This being said, the Johannine Comma would have constituted an integral component of the case the Apostle made against the false teachings of the Gnostics, especially with regard to the nature of Christ. Date. - 678-679 (in 'To Judge the Living and the Dead') - Following in the steps of the prophets and John the Baptist, Jesus announced the … 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 ( John 3:16). John 17:3(NASB) Verse Thoughts John 17 is the holy of holies in Scripture, for it contains the greatest prayer every prayed on earth, by the greatest man who ever lived, and causes us to take off the shoes from off our feet.. for the place whereon we stand is holy. But he that doth truth That which is true, right and good: "he whose work is just", as the Ethiopic version renders it; or, "he that does that which is right", so the Persic; that which is according to the will of God, and from a principle of love to him, and with a view to his glory: The Catholic position is best summed up in John 3:16, if one has the proper, contextual understanding of the word "believe". Coming to the faith through the teachings of a local church, a more accurate grasp of theology has been something this writer has recently come to realize the value and need for. Introduction So far in John Chapter 3, we’ve witnessed the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus the source of life, 4:1-54 ... John, cf., Jn.21:24. Ὁ δὲ ποιῶν τὴν ἀλήθ.] The McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry (MJTM) is an electronic and print journal that seeks to provide pastors, educators, and interested lay persons with the fruits of theological, biblical, and professional studies in an accessible form. We start by considering the backdrop to Ex 3:14. John the apostle makes it clear that this other “John” was not the Light... a. Verse 14 comes from Numbers 21:9. In this book, John is confronting the false teachings surrounding ephesus at the time. It has been called the gospel in a nutshell. Verse. He was an organ donor. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Probably, verses 16-21 are John’s comments about Jesus’ words that end at verse 15. In the Beginning Was the Word (John 1:1-18) I Have Called You Friends (John 1:35-51, John 15:15) Water Into Wine at the Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4) Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (John 5) Jesus the Bread of Life (John 6) Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind (John 9) 19 Sep. 14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. But also immediately following the prologue - Jn 1:19-20 3. John 3:16. The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues. An exegetical commentary on the New Testament Greek text of the gospel of John with detailed notes on syntax and interpretation. Jesus offers abundant new life, 2:1-3:36. iv] God's love in Christ. 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