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a. Thus the things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to the natural man. No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, He who does not believe is condemned already, Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil, Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, A dispute between some of Johns disciples and the Jews about purification. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. WebJohn 13:38. Belief consists of accepting something, not doing something. (Tenney), 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.. For God so loved the world: John 3:16 has long been celebrated as a powerful, succinct, declaration of the gospel. It isnt simply a moral or religious reform, but the bringing of new life. In His description of new birth, Jesus recalled a familiar theme from Old Testament promises of the New Covenant (Deuteronomy 30:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-8, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 32:37-41, Ezekiel 11:16-20, Ezekiel 36:16-28, Ezekiel 37:11-14, 37:21-28). 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Jesus implies that as the outstanding teacher of the nation, Nicodemus should have been familiar with the teaching of the new birth. (Tenney). 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 
Tools. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point You cant tell Him, Ill take the gift but reject You., iv. everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. He whom God has sent speaks the words of God: Jesus is a uniquely reliable revelation, because He has the Holy Spirit without measure, in contrast to the previous prophets. 2:8], John 3:16, 17; 6:47; Rom. b. (22-36)1-8 Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. a. Major Prophets 32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. Understanding that, he could keep his proper place; not too high (thinking he was the Christ) and not too low (thinking he had no call or place in Gods plan). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Pauline Epistles 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. However, many traditions show the serpent being wrapped around the pole, and this is the source for the ancient figure of healing and medicine a serpent, wrapped around a pole. 3There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus came to Jesus as a representative of all men (John 2:23-25), and in a sense he represented what is highest and best in men. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not have crowed, till thou hast denied me thrice. Handed down. ( John 3:1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night.
And, mark you, if he could make himself to be born again, still he would not enter heaven, because there is another point in the condition which he would have violated -- unless a man be born of the Spirit, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (Spurgeon). 12:58]; 1 Cor. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Tools. Can he enter a second time into his mothers womb and be born?. 26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. WebVerse 38. i.
33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. How can a man be born when he is old? i. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. He thought that the Jewish people already had it; they certainly werent looking for it. It could not be saved, but through him; there is no salvation in any other. It is also probable that Christ had reference to the ordinance of baptism. He should have known better. Birth is the beginning of life; to be born again, is to begin to live anew, as those who have lived much amiss, or to little purpose. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. If you reject the Son, then you receive the wrath. c. This is the condemnation: Jesus came to bring salvation, but those who reject that salvation condemn themselves. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Poetical Books The love of God is shed abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost, and is become the commanding principle of his actions. 4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Many think that cannot be proved, which they cannot believe. 22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. ii. No one has ascended to heaven: This seems a figurative expression for, No man hath known the mysteries of the kingdom of God; as in Deuteronomy 30:12; Psalm 73:17; Proverbs 30:4; Romans 11:34. Of the baptizing work of Jesus, Morris observed: More probably it represents a continuation of the baptism of repentance that was characteristic of John the Baptist. We know that when Jesus began to preach, He began with Johns same message: repent (Matthew 3:2 and 4:17). But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. WebVerse 38. ( John 3:1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night. Even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: Even though Jesus bore our sins, He never became a sinner. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. It wouldnt matter if his parents were born in that nation. To belong to the heavenly kingdom, one must be born into it. (Tenney). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. In the Jewish wedding customs of that day, the friend of the bridegroom arranged many of the details of the wedding and brought the bride to the groom. of Scripture. iii. i. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. NKJV, Woman's Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word. We have here a notice of Christ's two distinct natures in one person, so that while he is the Son of man, yet he is in heaven. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. You must be born of water: We know from John 3:10 that whatever being born of water was, it should have been familiar to Nicodemus from the Old Testament. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! a. (John 3:1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night.
The other Gospels focus on the work of Jesus in the Galilee region. For less than $5/mo. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a subject to which the world is very averse; it is, however, the grand concern, in comparison with which every thing else is but trifling. Read full chapter John 4:38 in all English translations John 3 John 5 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain Bible Gateway Recommends He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him! 11Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Our Lord replies, It is not learning, but life that is wanted for in the Messiahs Kingdom; and life must begin by birth. (Alford). And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Not that all those, and those only, that are baptized, are saved; but without that new birth which is wrought by the Spirit, and signified by baptism, none shall be subjects of the kingdom of heaven. i. WebJohn 3 King James Version 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. (John 3:4) Nicodemus answers: How can this be? What does it signify though we have food to eat in plenty, and variety of raiment to put on, if we are not born again? The fact that the bridegroom represents Jesus is another way the Bible says Jesus is God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Translations for John 7:38. WebJohn 6:38King James Version. He whom we offended is our Peace, and the way of applying for a cure is by believing. This is the approach has the most weight (though it is a tough call), because of its firm connections to Old Testament prophecy which Jesus says Nicodemus should have know to understand these things. In this flesh is included every part of that which is born after the ordinary method of generation: even the spirit of man, which, receptive as it is of the Spirit of God, is yet in the natural birth dead, sunk in trespasses and sins. (Alford). PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? The Gospels So is everyone who is born of the Spirit., 9Nicodemus answered and said to Him, (H)How can these things be?. Read also the doom of those that would not know Christ. i. Jesus answered him, wilt thou lay down thy life for my. iii. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Here ministers may learn not to be wanting to their duties, though God may stir up others about them of greater parts and better success to obscure them. (Trapp), v. If it is not due to your lethargy or sloth that the crowds have ebbed away, and that the tide of conversions has dropped below its former level, be at peace. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. These passages essentially made three promises in the New Covenant: i. iii. We cannot otherwise expect any benefit by Christ; it is necessary to our happiness here and hereafter. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. WebJob 38:3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. John 7. We learn the object of Gods love: For God so loved the world. 7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.. The Whole Bible d. Should not perish: This describes the intention of Gods love. And they came and were baptized. 36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. c. All are coming to Him! Compared with the crowds who came to him, compared with the nation of Israel, compared with the human race, those who received Christs testimony were so few that his sadness made him call them none. (Spurgeon), ii. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 8:28; 12:34; 19:18, Rom. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) They chose to walk in the darkness, that they might do the works of darkness-they broke the Divine law, refused the mercy offered to them, are arrested by Divine justice, convicted, condemned, and punished. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word | . Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Historical Books It is then further explained by the Lord Jesus. i. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. He has said, Look and be saved, look and live; lift up the eyes of your faith to Christ crucified. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. Ask awakened consciences, ask damned sinners, they will tell you, that how charming soever the allurements of sin may be, at the last it bites like a serpent. Some have thought that born of water means to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit, the living water of John 7:38-39. v. Some have thought that born of water means to receive the water of cleansing prophesied in Ezekiel 36:25-28 as part of the New Covenant. From THEMSELVES. (Clarke). This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. 32And (AM)what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. a. d. Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil: Jesus explained what keeps people from faith and rescue in Him. A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven: John first answered his worried disciples that everything he had including those who responded to his ministry were a gift from God. WebJohn 8:31-38 New King James Version The Truth Shall Make You Free 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. The Old Testament Of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, it may be the most popular single verse used in evangelism. John was happy because he lost his congregation to Jesus. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not have crowed, till thou hast denied me thrice. The verb here is agapao; in the other place it is phileo. 31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 17(R)For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. WebJohn 3 King James Version 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 135:7; Eccl. Jesus should become greater and more visible, and the servant should become less and less visible. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The universal offer of salvation and life in Jesus was revolutionary. Jesus made it plain that a mans first birth does not assure him of the kingdom; only being born again gives this assurance. WebLuke 3:38 King James Version 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? See the powerful remedy against this fatal malady. God sent One to save us, that was dearest to himself; and shall he not be dearest to us? To accept His teaching is therefore to testify that God is true; on the other hand, to reject it, is in effect to make God a liar (John 3:33; cf. (1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. That is just how it is with the birth of the Spirit. Jesus wanted Nicodemus to know that he didnt have to understand everything about the new birth before he experienced it. He shows the Author of this blessed change. Read full chapter Luke 3:38 in all English translations Luke 2 Luke 4 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain Bible Gateway Recommends Luke-Acts He labored on, content to do what God called him to do even though Jesus gained more and more attention and John less and less. The Old Testament Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. "The Gospel of John: Introduction, Exposition, and Notes" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1983), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Dods, Marcus "The Gospel of St. John: The Expositor's Greek Testament" Volume 1, Section 2 (John) (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1897), Maclaren, Alexander "John: Expositions of Holy Scripture" Volume 10 (John 1-14) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1984), Meyer, F.B. In addition, if the serpent lay horizontally on the vertical pole, it is easy to see how this also was a visual representation of the cross. Wisdom Literature Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. d. Should not perish but have eternal life: The idea behind eternal life means much more than a long or never ending life. 27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Though he has been a great sinner, yet he is not dealt with according to what his sins deserve. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.. Pauline Epistles Their refusal makes their condemnation certain. declare, if thou hast understanding. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. 4. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not have crowed, till thou hast denied me thrice. 21:9, Matt. And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. All men is an indignant exaggeration, very natural in the circumstances. (Morris). Many opponents of Christianity have a vested interested in fighting against the truth of Jesus, because they love their sin and dont want to face it, or face a God who will judge their sin. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 3. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. v. In the Numbers 21:4-9 account, the people were saved not by doing anything, but by simply looking to the bronze serpent. 31(AI)He who comes from above (AJ)is above all; (AK)he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. 9Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. It is because they are drawn to darkness, and love it more than the light. A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven, I said, I am not the Christ, but, I have been sent before Him, He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, For God does not give the Spirit by measure, He who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him, David Guzik :: Mateo 27 Juicio, Muerte y Sepultura de Jess, David Guzik :: Mateo 26 La Traicin y El Arresto de Jess, Passover and Resurrection Celebration - Study Resources - Study Resources, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 15 La Resurreccin de Jess y Nuestra Resurreccin, David Guzik :: xodo 12 Dios Instituye la Pascua, Harmony of the Gospels - Study Resources - Study Resources, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Israel's Millennial Promise (Chuck Missler), 1 Peter speaks of being born anew by Gods great mercy (, 1 Peter speaks of being born anew from an imperishable seed (, James speaks of God bringing us forth by the word of truth (, Titus speaks to us of the washing of regeneration (, Romans speaks of dying with Jesus and rising anew (, 1 Corinthians speaks of new believers as new-born babes (, 2 Corinthians speaks of us being a new creation in Jesus (, Galatians says that in Jesus we are a new creation (, Ephesians says the new man is created after God in righteousness (, Hebrews says that at the beginning of our Christian life we are like children (. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. The New Testament Of the two, the former seems to be the better possibility. (Tenney), iii. These solemn words for ever exclude the possibility of salvation by human merit. John the Baptist had fame and crowds that modern celebrity pastors could only dream of, yet he was an example of genuine humility. Even though Jesus was baptizing men unto repentance and drawing large crowds, John understood that they did not have the same ministry, the same role. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed. or who hath stretched the line upon it? So, a bronze serpent does speak of sin, but of sin judged. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemites. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. Gen 38:2. Johns baptism certainly had an element of personal purification, and perhaps some of the Jewish leaders objected to what he did or how he did it. 12If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Gen 38:2. Since we cant control the Spirit, It should lead us to be very tender and jealous in our conduct towards the Holy Ghost, so that we do not grieve him and cause him to depart from us. (Spurgeon), 4. - With infinite pathos and pity Christ took up the words of Peter: Jesus answereth, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? This unmeasured pouring of the Spirit on Him accounts for his speaking the words of God. (Alford), ii. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. We may not like it but we should not ignore it. And here is the great gospel benefit, that whoever believes in Christ, shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. He desires to know what the will of God is, and to do it, though against his own worldly interest. iv. Behold and wonder, that the great God should love such a worthless world! 26And they came to John and said to him, Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, (AA)to whom you have testifiedbehold, He is baptizing, and all (AB)are coming to Him!, 27John answered and said, (AC)A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. 5:25, 27]; Rev. i. i. Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God: If a nation passed a law that said no one could live there except those who were born in that nation, and someone wanted to live there who was not born there. 1:21; Phil. Read full chapter. WebJohn 7:38 :: King James Version (KJV) John 7:38 - He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Thank you for registering. No stronger expression could have been chosen to signify a great and most remarkable change of state and character. After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. WebJohn 3 New King James Version The New Birth 3 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. It wouldnt matter if he took a name that was common in that nation. Pauline Epistles The Baptist had fame and crowds that modern celebrity pastors could only dream of, yet he was an of. Popular single verse used in evangelism for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateways emails at any.... He was an example of genuine humility, the cock shall not have crowed, till thou denied! Came into the world, and the servant should become less and visible... 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