John 3:1-36 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:9-10

Nicodemus betrayed his ignorance of Old Testament revelation with his question (cf. 1 Samuel 10:6; Isaiah 32:15; Ezekiel 36:25-28; Jeremiah 31:33; Joel 2:28-29). Jesus’ answer shows that Nicodemus’ question implied that he did not believe what Jesus had said (cf. John 3:11-12). He had undoubtedly taught many Jews about getting right with God, but what Jesus now suggested was something new to him. Jesus responded with a question that expressed dismay that Nicodemus did not understand this... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:11

For the third time in this conversation Jesus affirmed a solemn truth (cf. John 3:3; John 3:5). Nicodemus had begun the conversation by humbly referring to himself as one of many authoritative figures who believed that Jesus had come from God (John 3:2): "we know." Now Jesus described Himself as one of several authoritative figures who was speaking the truth: "we know." Evidently He was referring to the Godhead. Another possibility is that both men were speaking editorially. Nicodemus probably... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:12

The "earthly things" that Jesus had told Nicodemus involved the new birth. The new birth is earthly in that it occurs on the earth. This teaching had been elementary. However, Nicodemus had not believed it. Therefore he could not begin to believe things that Jesus might have told him about "heavenly things." These things might have included such revelations as life beyond the grave, life in the kingdom, and the new heavens and new earth (Isaiah 65:17).If Jesus responded to everyone as He did to... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13

Jesus explained why He could speak authoritatively about heavenly things. No teacher had ascended into heaven and returned to teach about heavenly things. Evidently Jesus was referring to being personally present in heaven since, obviously, many prophets had received visions of heaven (e.g., Isaiah 6; cf. 2 Corinthians 12:2-4; Revelation 1:10-20). However the Son of Man descended from heaven so He could teach about heavenly things. The NIV translation implies that Jesus had already ascended... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13-36

C. Jesus’ first visit to Jerusalem 2:13-3:36John is the only evangelist who recorded this trip to Jerusalem and the things that happened then."In distinction from the Synoptics, John’s record focuses mostly on events in Jesus’ life that took place in Jerusalem, and especially at the Passover feasts." [Note: Bailey, p. 164.] Josephus indicated that as many as three million Jews occupied Jerusalem during the Passover feasts. [Note: Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, 6:9:3; cf. 2:14:3.] read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:14

In another sense Jesus would rise up to heaven. The Ascension is not in view here. Jesus’ enemies lifting Him up toward heaven as Moses lifted the serpent on the pole toward heaven is in view (cf. Numbers 21:4-9). In the wilderness God promised the Israelites that whoever looked on the bronze serpent would receive physical life and not die.This is Jesus’ earliest recorded prediction of His death. It is an allusion to death by crucifixion (cf. John 8:28; John 12:32; John 12:34). Wherever the... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:15

The purpose of Jesus’ uplifting, as was the purpose of the uplifting of the bronze serpent in the wilderness, was the salvation (deliverance) of those who believed. By comparing Himself to that serpent Jesus was teaching that whoever trusted in Him and His death would receive eternal life.This is the first reference to eternal life in this Gospel. Eternal life refers to the life of the age to come, namely, the kingdom age and forever after. It is life that one experiences normally after... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:16

This best-known verse in the whole Bible expresses the gospel message more clearly and winsomely than any other. Almost every word in it is significant.Jesus’ mission in the Incarnation (John 3:13; John 3:17) and the Cross (John 3:14-15) resulted from God’s love for human beings. The construction of the Greek sentence stresses the intensity of God’s love. He gave His best, His unique and loved Son. The Jews believed that God loved the children of Israel, but John affirmed that God loved all... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:17

John further clarified God’s purpose in sending His Son by explaining what it was not. It was not to judge or condemn (Gr. krino) humankind. Judging as John spoke of it here is the opposite of saving (cf. John 3:18; John 5:24). God could have condemned human beings without the Incarnation. Jesus will judge everyone, but that was not God’s purpose in the Incarnation. Rather it was to provide salvation for everyone through His death on the cross.How can we reconcile this verse with John 9:39... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:18

The person who believes in Jesus escapes condemnation (cf. John 5:24; Romans 8:1). However the person who does not believe in Jesus stands condemned already with no way of escape (cf. John 3:36). The reason for his or her condemnation then becomes his or her failure to believe on the One whom God lovingly and graciously has provided for salvation. Faith is the instrumental means by which we obtain salvation. Failure to exercise faith in Jesus will result in spiritual death just as failure to... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:9-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:13-36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 3:18

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