Read full chapter. The same word signifies both the wind and the Spirit. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Most assuredly you must be born again: Jesus was emphatic in saying that man does not need reformation, but a radical conversion by the Spirit of God. 
He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. Tools. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. If we want information about a town we will get it at first hand only from someone who comes from that town. Minor Prophets Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again., The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. Whence, then, does their damnation proceed? Web1. iii. 3:5, 6; 4:7; Heb. If he could not see that he needed this spiritual transformation, what more could Jesus tell him? For all the saints. His question may be How can you teach an old dog new tricks? One way or another, Nicodemus clearly did not understand Jesus or the truth about the new birth. It is not easy to see anothers influence growing at the expense of ones own; it is even less easy to rejoice at the sight. And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her. 35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. One must be born again. And until we have grace to do this, we shall not be cured, but still are wounded with the stings of Satan, and in a dying state. In verse 3 Jesus has spoken of seeing the kingdom of God, whereas here He speaks of entering it. 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. John betrays no sense of envy or rivalry. He whom we offended is our Peace, and the way of applying for a cure is by believing. He thought that the Jewish people already had it; they certainly werent looking for it. The words of Jesus were the words of God; he had the Spirit, not by measure, as the prophets, but in all fulness. iii. However, Moses serpent in Numbers 21 was made of bronze, and bronze is a metal associated with judgment in the Bible, because bronze is with fire, a picture of judgment. Web1. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of Web38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Translations for John 7:38. declare, if thou hast understanding. In the Old Testament, it was only Yahweh who was the husband of Israel. 
They saw strong spiritual movements like the Pharisees, which they believed fulfilled the promise of spiritual transformation. Jesus was uniquely the Messiah and His work must be continually exalted. Our works are good when the will of God is the rule of them, and the glory of God the end of them; when they are done in his strength, and for his sake; to him, and not to men. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. ii. Tools. b. c. The friend of the bridegroom: John explained to his followers that he was like the best man at a wedding; he isnt the bridegroom. Certified: When you believe in Jesus, you have set your seal to the testimony of Jesus, which is the revelation of the Lord. 22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. The Old Testament John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. 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. By all outward appearance, he was already transformed unto God yet he was not. WebVerse 38. To reject the Son is to reject His gift eternal life. 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). d. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled: John wanted his followers to know that all these arrangements fulfilled his joy. a. Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Nicodemus was one of those impressed by Jesus signs (John 2:23), and a member of the ruling Sanhedrin. or who hath stretched the line upon it? Thank you for registering. i. It is because they are drawn to darkness, and love it more than the light. If we want information about a family, we will get it at first hand only from a member of that family. It is a distinctively Christian idea that Gods love is wide enough to embrace all mankind. (Morris). In even larger aspects, this should be the motto of every Christian, especially leaders among Gods people. (1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night. Johannine Writings Even His becoming sin for us was a holy, righteous, act of love. It wouldnt matter if he observed some of the customs. 10Jesus answered and said to him, Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? Essentially, this means to have new life. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The verb here is agapao; in the other place it is phileo. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. General Epistles 28You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, (AD)I am not the Christ, but, (AE)I have been sent before Him. 29(AF)He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but (AG)the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegrooms voice. "22-36 John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. Johns disciples seemed alarmed, but it didnt bother John one bit. 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. WebJohn 18:33-38 New King James Version 33 Then Pilate entered the [ a]Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, Are You the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. We would have wanted to diminish our sense of sin, and put the image of a man up on the pole. How can these things be? If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? i. It is the kind of life enjoyed in eternity. d. Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil: Jesus explained what keeps people from faith and rescue in Him. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. Tools. (1-21) The baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. Jesus answered him, wilt thou lay down thy life for my. Tools Job 38:5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? He gave His only begotten Son: This describes both the expression and the gift of Gods love. 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). 
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. We must be entirely different from what we were before, as that which begins to be at any time, is not, and cannot be the same with that which was before. He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him! We learn the object of Gods love: For God so loved the world. 19And this is the condemnation, (T)that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Historical Books 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. The alternation of those two verbs in identical statements illustrates the Evangelists propensity for varying his choice of synonyms. (Bruce), iii. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. All that would matter was if he was actually, Alford, Henry "The Gospel of St. John: The New Testament for English Readers, Volume 1, Part 2" (London: Rivingtons, 1872), Barclay, William "The Gospel of John, Volume 1" (The New Daily Study Bible, John 1-7) (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975), Bruce, F.F. 5. We should not forget whom Jesus said this to. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 11:5; Ezek. Read full chapter. It wouldnt matter if he had many friends in that nation. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? 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. General Epistles He loved and gave His only begotten Son to the world when it was still the world! So, a bronze serpent does speak of sin, but of sin judged. i. d. Should not perish: This describes the intention of Gods love. . i. How great is the sin of unbelievers! ii. 3. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. The Jew was ready enough to think of God as loving Israel, but no passage appears to be cited in which any Jewish writer maintains that God loved the world. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Believes in means much more than intellectual awareness or agreement. Read full chapter John 4:38 in all English translations John 3 John 5 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain Bible Gateway Recommends 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. 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. We might be willing to do a hundred things to earn our salvation, but God commands us to only trust in Him to look to Him. (John 3:25-26) John learns of the baptizing work of Jesus. The Whole Bible 3There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2The 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. 38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? Of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, it may be the most popular single verse used in evangelism. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 31He 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. This man came to Jesus by night: Perhaps Nicodemus came by night because he was timid, or perhaps he wanted an uninterrupted interview with Jesus. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? Web1. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 11:2; Eph. Gen 38:2. But Johns words probably unfold the principle of their judgment too. 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. i. 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. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. The location of Jesus work of baptizing is not reported. 27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Tools Job 38:6 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. c. That which is born of the flesh is flesh: Without the new birth of the Spirit, the flesh taints all works of righteousness. John 6:38 in all English translations. WebVerse 38. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. Yet the offer has inherent consequences, for any who reject, who refuse to believe. Some have thought born of water means to be baptized. i. Though he has been a great sinner, yet he is not dealt with according to what his sins deserve. See the powerful remedy against this fatal malady. The love we receive among people may fade or turn, but Gods love will never change. 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. It could not be saved, but through him; there is no salvation in any other. All rights reserved. 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! ii. Jesus made it plain that a mans first birth does not assure him of the kingdom; only being born again gives this assurance. 23Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near (X)Salim, because there was much water there. (Y)And they came and were baptized. 38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? 2:16; [1 John 4:9, 10; Rev. The New Testament c. Whoever believes in Him: This describes the recipient of Gods love. Nicodemus was a religious leader, a Pharisee, an educated man, and an earnest man. 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. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. - With infinite pathos and pity Christ took up the words of Peter: Jesus answereth, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? A bronze serpent is a picture of sin judged and dealt with. 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. 10:6; 1 Cor. If Jesus had said, Unless you are washed, you cannot see the kingdom of God then we might think, I can wash myself. A man might wash himself; but he could never birth himself. Pauline Epistles Here is God's love in giving his Son for the world. He who does not believe is condemned already: John 3:16 is the most gracious, wonderful offer conceivable eternal life for all who believe. iv. We know that You are a teacher come from God, No one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him, Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God, Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God, Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again. 10Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Prophets 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! a. Unbelief is a sin against the remedy. 37:9; 1 Cor. 5:8; Eph. 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Sinful works are works of darkness. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. WebJob 38:3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Gods love actually saves man from eternal destruction. 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. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. We are not to marvel at this; for, when we consider the holiness of God, the depravity of our nature, and the happiness set before us, we shall not think it strange that so much stress is laid upon this. 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.) e. He must increase, but I must decrease: John the Baptist understood it was good for him to become less visible and known, for Jesus to become more visible and known. He was so set in his thinking that the new birth has already happened to him and all of faithful Israel, that he had a hard time thinking differently. 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. sake. 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. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. Pauline Epistles So is everyone who is born of the Spirit., 9Nicodemus answered and said to Him, (H)How can these things be?. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? declare, if thou hast understanding. He was to be conspicuous, but as the brazen serpent had been conspicuous, hanging on a pole for the healing of the people. (Dods). Wisdom Literature 30(AH)He must increase, but I must decrease. 1:21; Phil. It wouldnt matter if he spoke the language. WebJohn 18:33-38 New King James Version 33 Then Pilate entered the [ a]Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, Are You the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? There is some debate as to if John 3:31 continues the words of John the Baptist or if it begins a section where John the Evangelist comments on themes suggested by the prior words of the Baptist. 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And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her. 35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. One must be born again. And until we have grace to do this, we shall not be cured, but still are wounded with the stings of Satan, and in a dying state. In verse 3 Jesus has spoken of seeing the kingdom of God, whereas here He speaks of entering it. 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. John betrays no sense of envy or rivalry. He whom we offended is our Peace, and the way of applying for a cure is by believing. He thought that the Jewish people already had it; they certainly werent looking for it. The words of Jesus were the words of God; he had the Spirit, not by measure, as the prophets, but in all fulness. iii. However, Moses serpent in Numbers 21 was made of bronze, and bronze is a metal associated with judgment in the Bible, because bronze is with fire, a picture of judgment. Web1. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of Web38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Translations for John 7:38. declare, if thou hast understanding. In the Old Testament, it was only Yahweh who was the husband of Israel. They saw strong spiritual movements like the Pharisees, which they believed fulfilled the promise of spiritual transformation. Jesus was uniquely the Messiah and His work must be continually exalted. Our works are good when the will of God is the rule of them, and the glory of God the end of them; when they are done in his strength, and for his sake; to him, and not to men. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. ii. Tools. b. c. The friend of the bridegroom: John explained to his followers that he was like the best man at a wedding; he isnt the bridegroom. Certified: When you believe in Jesus, you have set your seal to the testimony of Jesus, which is the revelation of the Lord. 22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. The Old Testament John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. 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. By all outward appearance, he was already transformed unto God yet he was not. WebVerse 38. To reject the Son is to reject His gift eternal life. 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). d. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled: John wanted his followers to know that all these arrangements fulfilled his joy. a. Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Nicodemus was one of those impressed by Jesus signs (John 2:23), and a member of the ruling Sanhedrin. or who hath stretched the line upon it? Thank you for registering. i. It is because they are drawn to darkness, and love it more than the light. If we want information about a family, we will get it at first hand only from a member of that family. It is a distinctively Christian idea that Gods love is wide enough to embrace all mankind. (Morris). In even larger aspects, this should be the motto of every Christian, especially leaders among Gods people. (1-3) Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night. Johannine Writings Even His becoming sin for us was a holy, righteous, act of love. It wouldnt matter if he observed some of the customs. 10Jesus answered and said to him, Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? Essentially, this means to have new life. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The verb here is agapao; in the other place it is phileo. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. General Epistles 28You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, (AD)I am not the Christ, but, (AE)I have been sent before Him. 29(AF)He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but (AG)the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegrooms voice. "22-36 John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. Johns disciples seemed alarmed, but it didnt bother John one bit. 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. WebJohn 18:33-38 New King James Version 33 Then Pilate entered the [ a]Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, Are You the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. We would have wanted to diminish our sense of sin, and put the image of a man up on the pole. How can these things be? If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? i. It is the kind of life enjoyed in eternity. d. Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil: Jesus explained what keeps people from faith and rescue in Him. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. Tools. (1-21) The baptism of John of Christ John's testimony. Jesus answered him, wilt thou lay down thy life for my. Tools Job 38:5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? He gave His only begotten Son: This describes both the expression and the gift of Gods love. 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). 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. We must be entirely different from what we were before, as that which begins to be at any time, is not, and cannot be the same with that which was before. He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him! We learn the object of Gods love: For God so loved the world. 19And this is the condemnation, (T)that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Historical Books 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. The alternation of those two verbs in identical statements illustrates the Evangelists propensity for varying his choice of synonyms. (Bruce), iii. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. All that would matter was if he was actually, Alford, Henry "The Gospel of St. John: The New Testament for English Readers, Volume 1, Part 2" (London: Rivingtons, 1872), Barclay, William "The Gospel of John, Volume 1" (The New Daily Study Bible, John 1-7) (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975), Bruce, F.F. 5. We should not forget whom Jesus said this to. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 11:5; Ezek. Read full chapter. It wouldnt matter if he had many friends in that nation. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? 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. General Epistles He loved and gave His only begotten Son to the world when it was still the world! So, a bronze serpent does speak of sin, but of sin judged. i. d. Should not perish: This describes the intention of Gods love. . i. How great is the sin of unbelievers! ii. 3. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. The Jew was ready enough to think of God as loving Israel, but no passage appears to be cited in which any Jewish writer maintains that God loved the world. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Believes in means much more than intellectual awareness or agreement. Read full chapter John 4:38 in all English translations John 3 John 5 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain Bible Gateway Recommends 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. 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. We might be willing to do a hundred things to earn our salvation, but God commands us to only trust in Him to look to Him. (John 3:25-26) John learns of the baptizing work of Jesus. The Whole Bible 3There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2The 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. 38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? Of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, it may be the most popular single verse used in evangelism. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 31He 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. This man came to Jesus by night: Perhaps Nicodemus came by night because he was timid, or perhaps he wanted an uninterrupted interview with Jesus. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? Web1. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 11:2; Eph. Gen 38:2. But Johns words probably unfold the principle of their judgment too. 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. i. 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. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. The location of Jesus work of baptizing is not reported. 27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Tools Job 38:6 33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. c. That which is born of the flesh is flesh: Without the new birth of the Spirit, the flesh taints all works of righteousness. John 6:38 in all English translations. WebVerse 38. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. Yet the offer has inherent consequences, for any who reject, who refuse to believe. Some have thought born of water means to be baptized. i. Though he has been a great sinner, yet he is not dealt with according to what his sins deserve. See the powerful remedy against this fatal malady. The love we receive among people may fade or turn, but Gods love will never change. 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. It could not be saved, but through him; there is no salvation in any other. All rights reserved. 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! ii. Jesus made it plain that a mans first birth does not assure him of the kingdom; only being born again gives this assurance. 23Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near (X)Salim, because there was much water there. (Y)And they came and were baptized. 38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? 2:16; [1 John 4:9, 10; Rev. The New Testament c. Whoever believes in Him: This describes the recipient of Gods love. Nicodemus was a religious leader, a Pharisee, an educated man, and an earnest man. 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. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus. - With infinite pathos and pity Christ took up the words of Peter: Jesus answereth, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? A bronze serpent is a picture of sin judged and dealt with. 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. 10:6; 1 Cor. If Jesus had said, Unless you are washed, you cannot see the kingdom of God then we might think, I can wash myself. A man might wash himself; but he could never birth himself. Pauline Epistles Here is God's love in giving his Son for the world. He who does not believe is condemned already: John 3:16 is the most gracious, wonderful offer conceivable eternal life for all who believe. iv. We know that You are a teacher come from God, No one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him, Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God, Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God, Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again. 10Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Prophets 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! a. Unbelief is a sin against the remedy. 37:9; 1 Cor. 5:8; Eph. 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Sinful works are works of darkness. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. WebJob 38:3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Gods love actually saves man from eternal destruction. 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. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. We are not to marvel at this; for, when we consider the holiness of God, the depravity of our nature, and the happiness set before us, we shall not think it strange that so much stress is laid upon this. 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.) e. He must increase, but I must decrease: John the Baptist understood it was good for him to become less visible and known, for Jesus to become more visible and known. He was so set in his thinking that the new birth has already happened to him and all of faithful Israel, that he had a hard time thinking differently. 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. sake. 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. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. Pauline Epistles So is everyone who is born of the Spirit., 9Nicodemus answered and said to Him, (H)How can these things be?. PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? declare, if thou hast understanding. He was to be conspicuous, but as the brazen serpent had been conspicuous, hanging on a pole for the healing of the people. (Dods). Wisdom Literature 30(AH)He must increase, but I must decrease. 1:21; Phil. It wouldnt matter if he spoke the language. WebJohn 18:33-38 New King James Version 33 Then Pilate entered the [ a]Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, Are You the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? There is some debate as to if John 3:31 continues the words of John the Baptist or if it begins a section where John the Evangelist comments on themes suggested by the prior words of the Baptist. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Tools. Most assuredly: The words add solemnity to and underline the truth of what follows. ii. 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. 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WebJohn 6:38King James Version. No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.. For God so loved the world: John 3:16 has long been celebrated as a powerful, succinct, declaration of the gospel. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 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