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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - John 3:9-21

Love’s Great Gift: Received or Rejected John 3:9-21 Though physically on earth, our Lord was spiritually in touch with the heavenly realities. He was living among them and bore witness to them. Notice that must, John 3:14 . He was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, and the divine purpose of redemption would fail unless He fulfilled His part in the eternal compact. That which had been resolved upon before the foundations of the hills were laid must be carried out in all its... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - John 3:1-36

Nicodemus would seem to have been one of the finest products of Judaism. He was thoroughly sincere. Moreover, he was determined to investigate for himself, and so came to Jesus by night, not because he was cowardly, but because he sought a lonely and personal interview. This was the man to whom our Lord revealed the necessity for the new birth. When the statement created difficulty in the mind of Nicodemus, our Lord revealed to him the fact and necessity for the Cross. Whether Nicodemus... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:1-15

The New Birth John 3:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Nicodemus is common to us all, and yet there is, perhaps, much in it which needs to be emphasized, and there may be some things hidden away that we may not yet have discovered. In the message of Nicodemus, which confronts us now, we can readily discern how Nicodemus is a representative of national Israel, and how as such, he was altogether ignorant of the deeper spiritual meanings of salvation and regeneration, 1. An ignorant nation.... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:1-16

Salvation Made Plain John 3:1-16 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are using the story of Nicodemus as the basis of our message for today. However, we are planning to bring out some very vital considerations which no one portion of Scripture would supply. Therefore, we will go from Scripture to Scripture for much of our discussion. We wish to present to you a brief story of Nicodemus. 1. The description of man's best. Nicodemus was one of Israel's teachers. That he summed up the very highest ideals of... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:16

God's Wonderful Love Story John 3:16 ; 1 John 4:7-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We wish to give our whole attention today to one verse of Scripture. It stands before us as an unfathomable river of blessing. Some one has called John 3:16 "the Gospel in a nutshell." Let us notice for our first statement The Great Lover. Who is it that so loves the world? It is God. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, the Divine Trinity loves us, and yet John 3:16 is speaking particularly of the love... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:7

NEW BIRTH‘Ye must be born again.’ John 3:7 It is quite impossible for the human mind to have any subject for consideration of more profound importance than the new birth. I. The new birth is the commencement of a new life, and it involves of necessity two new and most precious gifts— (a) A new relationship. (b) A new life. II. The new birth is followed by results. (a) There is a change in the whole character of the life. (b) Those who are born again cease from the practice of sin. (c) A third... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:9

THE PUZZLED INQUIRER‘How can these things be?’ John 3:9 In the interview between our Lord and Nicodemus, we have an early instance of difficulties of belief in a candid and thoughtful mind. The question contained in the text has often been repeated since with the same cautious timidity, and the same hesitating acquiescence with respect to the Christian verities. I. There is a striking resemblance between the methods of religious inquiry of Nicodemus and the people of the twentieth... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14

THE GIFT OF THE CROSS‘As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up.’ John 3:14 The only remedy for the serpent-bitten Israelites was the serpent of brass; the only remedy now is Christ lifted up on the Cross ( 1 Peter 2:24). The Son of Man must be lifted up. Think of the Cross. I. It is a great gift.—No one was worthy to die for our sins but the only begotten and well-beloved Son of God. The greatness of it is measured by the greatness of our... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:16

THE MAGNA CHARTA OF CHRISTIANITY‘For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ John 3:16 That is the great Magna Charta of Christianity. What is the meaning of it? I believe that it meets with a response not only in your hearts but in all the hearts of all mankind. We believe in God, and we believe in love. Not only in the beginning there was God, but God is, and if there is a God men ask that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:6

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” Here we can refer back to John 1:12-13 where John had distinguished natural birth from being ‘born of God’. Being born a Jew, or in Christendom, or in a Christian family is not sufficient. Just as being baptised is not enough. New life received from the Spirit is what is required, God watering the heart. This comparison of flesh and Spirit arises, of course, from Nicodemus’ earlier question. Having made... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - John 3:9-21

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - John 3:1-36

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:1-15

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:1-16

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 3:16

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:7

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:9

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:14

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 3:16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 3:6

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