How To Write An Exegetical Paper On John 3: 1-21
“He Who Loved the World”
An Exegetical Paper on
John 3:1-21
By:
Trevor Whitesed
Bible Study Methods
Gerald Mershimer
Spring 2013
INTRODUCTION
To be born again brings a whole new meaning in the book of John 3 verses 1-21. In this scripture, you learn that Nicodemus doesn’t completely understand the doctrine, therefore has some misconception of how to live an eternal life in the kingdom of God. Jesus must teach him that he must truly believe based on giving his soul to Christ, not because of the miracles he has witnessed. He has to understand that God gave his only Son to save the earth from perish, by lifting him up on the cross to die. …show more content…
There was a false notion that Moses went to heaven to receive the laws, but no one has ascended to the heavens.
up: (3:14)
With this he shows the reason why he descended from heaven. Why he must be lifted up on the cross and crucified for the salvation of man. The serpent was considered to be a type of resurrection. Through it the dying lived and by the voice of God the dead shall be raised to life.
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (3:15)
This statement shows that there is no other salvation. That it is full and free for all who come.
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. (3:16)
God had such a love for man that he gave his only Son to save a world that was about to perish and was in a condemned state. For those who believe in him their sins will be forgiven and they shall have eternal life in his kingdom.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (3:17)
He did not send Jesus to judge mankind. By giving his Son he showed the purpose of
An Exegetical Paper on
John 3:1-21
By:
Trevor Whitesed
Bible Study Methods
Gerald Mershimer
Spring 2013
INTRODUCTION
To be born again brings a whole new meaning in the book of John 3 verses 1-21. In this scripture, you learn that Nicodemus doesn’t completely understand the doctrine, therefore has some misconception of how to live an eternal life in the kingdom of God. Jesus must teach him that he must truly believe based on giving his soul to Christ, not because of the miracles he has witnessed. He has to understand that God gave his only Son to save the earth from perish, by lifting him up on the cross to die. …show more content…
There was a false notion that Moses went to heaven to receive the laws, but no one has ascended to the heavens.
up: (3:14)
With this he shows the reason why he descended from heaven. Why he must be lifted up on the cross and crucified for the salvation of man. The serpent was considered to be a type of resurrection. Through it the dying lived and by the voice of God the dead shall be raised to life.
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (3:15)
This statement shows that there is no other salvation. That it is full and free for all who come.
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. (3:16)
God had such a love for man that he gave his only Son to save a world that was about to perish and was in a condemned state. For those who believe in him their sins will be forgiven and they shall have eternal life in his kingdom.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (3:17)
He did not send Jesus to judge mankind. By giving his Son he showed the purpose of