A Tale of Two Verses Their use Over Time provides a Social History
John 3:5 – Born of the Spirit
John 3:3-5 – Born of the Spirit
John 3:22-36 – Jesus is Magnified by His Forerunner
This article is an exposition of John 3:22-36.
John 3:1-21 – Jesus and Nicodemus
This article is an exposition of John 3:1-21.
John 3:1-8 – The New Birth
To the Ends of the Earth – "For God So Loved the World": John Calvin's Missional Exegesis
In this chapter Haykin reveals John Calvin's approach to Scripture and theology that was clearly pro-missions and pro-evangelism. While Calvin was concerned more directly with purifying the church than initiating a worldwide missions movement, his interpretation of the Bible was consistent with a free proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of the lost.
The Globalization of Hermeneutics
What is the globalization of hermeneutics? According to Blomberg there are five topics that consistently recur with greater frequency than any others in biblical studies: liberation theology, feminism, economics, religious pluralism, and the contextualization of the gospel.
Understanding the Times – Lifting Up the Son of Man and God's Love for the World: John 3:16 in Its Historical, Literary, and Theological Context
Köstenberger exegetes John 3:16 within its original historical setting, its place within John’s narrative, and its theological context.
God So Loved the World
Does God love all men? This article turns to John 3:16 to answer this question on the love of God. It shows that "the world" cannot mean everyone. What does it mean? Let the article explain.
John 3:35 – The Beauty and Glory of the Father – The Father's Love for His Son
This essay considers the love of the Father for the Son (John 3:35). It explores how the Gospel of John views the relationship between the Father and the Son and the significance of this relation for man as son of God. This leads to a consideration of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ as God’s beloved Son.
John 3:16-17
In the Face of Death
Are you afraid of dying? This is the question this article asks, with the purpose of bringing a scriptural view of dying without fear of death. Reference is made to 1 John 5:13, John 3:14-18, and Psalm 23:4.
John 3:16 - God’s Love
Born Again
Looking at John 3 and Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus, this article shows the need to be born again in order to understand the gospel and enter the kingdom of God. To be born again is God's work through the Spirit in giving us new life. The fruit of this is faith, love, holiness and an appetite for God.
John 3:3 - Blessed Assurance
Do you Need to be Born Again?
In this article on regeneration the author discusses John 3:3 and the work of Jesus Christ and our regeneration. Speaking in tongues and being born again are other topics discussed.