Gospel of john chapter 3 verses 1 to 21

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. What does didymus mean and why was it used when thomas is named. 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. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one.

He came to jesus at night and said, rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from 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. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. I am now inclined to read the first verses of chapter 3 in this way. John 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 21 in plain english. Let us listen well to the inspired words of this gospel to learn how one must enter the kingdom of god. In fact its been used so much that it really doesnt hold the same. The epilogue essentially ties up 5 loose ends that were unanswered in chapter 20.

In chapter 2, jesus makes the water into wine and cleanses the temple in jerusalem. These may be used to introduce quizzing during a 1hour period. There are many verses in the gospel of john that speak of jesus as being the light. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. If we look at the context of johns gospel as far as chapter 3, the only water. 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. Chapter 20 tells the story of the resurrection and jesus appearances to mary and the disciples. 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. Peter and other disciples go fishing in galilee 21.

The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before god. The judgment spoken of in john 9 seems to be essentially the same as that in verses 17 21 of john chapter 3. Pg 1 of 21 quiztime questions john 21 chapters suggested schedule. Simon peter saith unto them, i go a fishing which was his business before his conversion. 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. In answering the question of his disciples, john declares the father, loves the son and has given all things into his hands. 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. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of.

John 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of tabernacles. 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. A study of the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 121. Twice, the gospel of john tells us that he came to jesus at night 3. John 21, new international version niv the bible app. Commentators generally agree that chapter 21 is an epilogue, although. 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. See the first 3 verses of the gospel of john chapter 21. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before god 1 john 3. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward god.

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. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Give some examples of how the world did not recognize and did not receive jesus christ. 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. Gospel of john chapter 21 free online bible study lessons. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 3. John chapter 20 ends as if signing off with a conclusion john 2. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying verses 1011.

Its closest parallels in the synoptic gospels are found in lk 5. It contains an account of a postcrucifixion appearance in galilee, which the text describes as the third time jesus had appeared to his disciples. 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. John is developing a theme, and therefore structures his gospel differently.

For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. In addition, johns writings contain the idea of born of god in several verses, which. John 21 is the twentyfirst and final chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 3 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Rolf jacobson, craig koester, and kathryn schifferdecker for i love to tell the story, a conversation on year 4 of the narrative lectionary. Each set of 3 chapters has 10 questions marked with an asterisk. 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. Compare the 2 basic reactions man has to jesus as the light in reading the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 19 21.

John 3 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 3 in plain english. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It was by the sea of tiberias, and it happened like this. I looked up book of john and halfway down the first chapter i saw philip. Jesus had told them before his crucifixion that after he had arisen he would meet them in galilee. 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. The judgment spoken of in john 9 seems to be essentially the same as that in verses 1721 of john chapter 3.