Understanding John 3:16 in its Context and Background
Explore the context and background of John 3:16 within the greater narrative of Jesus' ministry, from His interactions with Nicodemus to the significance of being born again to see the Kingdom of God. Gain insights into key events and teachings leading up to this famous verse, shedding light on its profound meaning and relevance in the broader story of Jesus' life and mission.
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John 3:16_In Context It s Place in Scripture
John 3:16_ In Context Background The testimony of John regarding Jesus (1:19-34) This period also included His baptism (Matt 3:13-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:21-22) Jesus calls His first 5 disciples (Jn 1:35-51) First public miracle in Cana of Galilee (Jn 2:1-11) Travels to Jerusalem from Capernaum for first of three passovers
John 3:16_ In Context Background Goes to the temple Clears out the temple (2:13-16) Speaks of His resurrection (2:18-22) Does many miracles while in Jerusalem (2:23-25)
John 3:16_ In Context Background Two Sections Up To John 3:16 After John 3:16
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) The narrative (1-2a) Nicodemus is a pharisee who came to Jesus by night (3:1) He is mentioned on two other occasions (Jn 7:50; 19:39) There had been much fanfare about Jesus Nicodemus statement about Jesus begins the discourse (2b Cf 9:16) Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. (John 9:16 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) Jesus response to Nicodemus before verse 16 The New Birth (3:3-8) Nicodemus said nothing to Jesus directly about eternal life but Jesus knew the hearts of men (2:25) And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. (John 2:25 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again to see the Kingdom of God Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3 KJV)
*Note the phrase verily, verily (KJV) is recorded only in Johns gospel account {25 times} and means And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again to see the Kingdom of God See- {optanomia} [middle voice] perceive, understand, appreciate Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.Which things also we speak, not in the words which man s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (1 Corinthians 2:12 14 KJV) (Matt 25:1-30)...
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) Nicodemus response (4) Gives an earthly response. The Jews for the most part believed that the kingdom was to the seed of Abraham only by birth right John s message of repentance (Isa 40:1-5; Mal 3:1-6; Matt 3:1-3,6-9)
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD S hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. (Isaiah 40:1 5 KJV)
Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner s fire, and like fullers soap:And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. (Malachi 3:1 6 KJV)
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. (Matthew 3:1 3 KJV) And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. (Matthew 3:6 9 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) Jesus then tells Nicodemus he must be born of the water and the spirit to enter the kingdom of God Of water...Jesus is clearly talking about baptism John s baptism (Jn 1:26; Mk 1:4; Lk 3:3)
John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; (John 1:26 KJV) John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. (Mark 1:4 KJV) And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; (Luke 3:3 KJV)
For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. (Luke 7:28 30 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) `Of The Spirit By the word of God (1 Pet 1:22-25) Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. (1 Peter 1:22 25 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) They continued to emphasized their earthly lineage (Jn 8:31- 33, 37-43,53-59) (Gal 3:22-29) The wind (vs 7-8) Not something seen but something heard and the results of its existence is evident Cf (Lk 17:20-21)
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:20 21 KJV)
John 3:16_ In Context Section One (3:1-16) Jesus Discourse with Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21) The Kingdom of God (Matt 16:26; Mk 9:1; Lk 9:27). For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matthew 16:26 KJV) And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. (Mark 9:1 KJV) But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:27 KJV) Remember John 3 and what it means to see!
John 3:16_In Context Isaiah 11:1-12
