Podcasts about John 3

Episode 196: In this podcast we will analyze a very famous text in the New Testament, John 3:16. We will determine if the declarations being made from the text are Hebraically sound. Spoiler alert, nothing in this text is correct. 

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In this message, we step into the story of Nicodemus and Jesus in John 3, exploring what it truly means to be “born again” and the depth of God's love for the world. With real-life stories and biblical insight, we are reminded that God's greatest gift is Himself, given not with judgment but with extravagant love and the invitation to belong. Whether you have questions about faith or simply long for reassurance, this message encourages you to draw near to Jesus and discover the abundant life He offers.

In this episode we feature a talk by John Chapman on John 3:16-18. It's an excellent example of simple expository preaching delivered in a winsome manner.   The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey. Y   You can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx    Got a question about John's Gospel? Send us a message and we'll try and answer it in a video!   The music for today's episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.   To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #JohnChapman #ForGodSoLoved #christianpodcast #christiantheology #ComeToJesus

John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible BUT maybe the most under-lived.We quote it at football games, print it on coffee mugs, and post it on Instagram. But do we live it?In this episode, we break open the Gospel in a single breath:“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NASB)This is more than a verse, it's a revolution!! God's love is not sentimental, casual, or convenient. It is violent, costly, and world-changing. It took a cross, not a Hallmark card, to express it.Here's what we'll unpack together: • God's Love Is Greater Than Your Worst Sin – not a feeling, but an action that moves first, sacrifices deeply, and risks rejection. • God's Light Reveals Our Real Condition – Jesus exposes, convicts, and calls us out of hiding, not to shame us, but to heal us. • God's Invitation Demands a Response – believing isn't a mental nod; it's staking your whole life on Him.This is your invitation to repent, to step into the light, let Jesus cleanse what's been hidden, and embrace the eternal life that begins right now.Stop giving Jesus a polite nod. Stake your life on Him. Move from “I know John 3:16” to “John 3:16 has wrecked and remade me.”

Eddie Hanna, recorded live at Grace Community Bible Church, on the topic “Devoted to Christ” – from John 3:22-30.

Do You Believe that “He {God} gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  You have got to believe; but until you get your thinking right, your life will not change – you have got to believe! It is hard for some people, today, to believe in the miraculous birth of Jesus celebrated on Christmas day. Ok, just start where you are in what you believe. Can you believe that you are a sinner? Can you believe that you are not perfect? Can you believe that you have violated God's laws? Despite this life background, can you believe that God loves you just as you now are? Can you believe that God sent His Only Son, Jesus, to save all that believe in Him so that you would not perish but have eternal life? Maybe this is where you start in believing in the miraculous birth of Jesus; you need to start where you are. Jesus' life was defined by His death on the cross and by His resurrection, thereby, living up to the translation of His name, Jesus – “Salvation”. The Apostle John succinctly summarized the purpose of Jesus birth in John3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will seek God's perspective on my situation. For I know that in all things God works together for good to those of us who love Him and are called according to His purpose. From Romans 8:28 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 1:1-18; Luke 1:27-38; Luke 2:1-22; John 20:27-29; Psalms 69b:13-24. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “A Word from the Cross” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

20 Proverbs 2-4; 05 Deuteronomy 19-25; 19 Psalms 3-9; 1 John 4-5; 2 John; 3 John; 65 Jude; 66 Revelation 1-2

John 3:16September 14th, 2025 If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following

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In John 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night to ask questions, and Jesus tells him that the in order to be saved you must be born again, born of the Spirit, not of flesh. He uses the story of the Bronze Serpent in Numbers 21 to show how it is a picture of the salvation Jesus offers. Then, many of John the Baptist's disciples note how many are leaving him to follow Jesus. John the Baptist affirms their choice since Jesus from above and greater than himself. Both stories remind us that it is only through belief in Jesus as the Christ that we find eternal life.For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/JohnFor recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/ResourcesFor booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking 

1 Kings 18-19; 20 Proverbs 16; 2 John; 3 John; 65 Jude

In this episode of Pray the Word on John 3:30, David Platt challenges us to live for God's glory in everything we do.Explore more content from Radical.

John 3:13-17Jesus said to Nicodemus:"No one has gone up to heavenexcept the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up,so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through him.

John 3:13-17Jesus said to Nicodemus:"No one has gone up to heavenexcept the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up,so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through him.

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Jesus said to Nicodemus:"No one has gone up to heavenexcept the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up,so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through him.

In this sermon, pastor Dylan Dodson preaches from Luke 3 and John 3 as we look at the life of John the Baptist and see what a life of genuine repentance looks like.

20 Proverbs 29-30; Exodus 30-35; 19 Psalms 69-72; 2 John; 3 John; 65 Jude; 66 Revelation 1-3

Do You Believe that “He {God} gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  You have got to believe; but until you get your thinking right, your life will not change – you have got to believe! It is hard for some people, today, to believe in the miraculous birth of Jesus celebrated on Christmas day. Ok, just start where you are in what you believe. Can you believe that you are a sinner? Can you believe that you are not perfect? Can you believe that you have violated God's laws? Despite this life background, can you believe that God loves you just as you now are? Can you believe that God sent His Only Son, Jesus, to save all that believe in Him so that you would not perish but have eternal life? Maybe this is where you start in believing in the miraculous birth of Jesus; you need to start where you are. Jesus' life was defined by His death on the cross and by His resurrection, thereby, living up to the translation of His name, Jesus – “Salvation”. The Apostle John succinctly summarized the purpose of Jesus birth in John3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 1:1-18; Luke 1:27-38; Luke 2:1-22; John 20:27-29; Psalms 69b:13-24. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Power of God in Your Life” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Year C, Holy Cross

Today let's take a second look at the most famous verse in the Bible. 

This gospel written by the apostle John is one of the most beloved gospels. John takes you from (quite literally) the very beginning of all things, through the prophetic fulfillment of Jesus' arrival and ministry, the life and teachings of Jesus, to the commissions he gave to His followers after the resurrection. It's through this gospel you will see Jesus, the Son of God, in a light that is unique, with profound implications for your life.   Grab your Bible and get ready to join Jerry Dirmann as he walks through this gospel, and gives helpful teaching and insights along the way, helping you to understand, and to apply it in your every day life.   You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—including all of the books of the New Testament.   -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/ Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Today we study John 3 and the most famous verse in all of scripture: John 3:16. We'll see what this powerful chapter has to tell us about the amazing work of salvation that God does in our lives. Join us!

Pastor Brandon Bellomo 9/7/25

Join us this week as we start a new series of stories of people that had unexpected encounters with Jesus Christ.  We start this week looking at John 3.

Nicodemus had religion. He had knowledge, morality, and respect. Yet when he came to Jesus at night, he heard the most shocking words of his life: “You must be born again.”Jesus wasn't offering Nicodemus advice—He was confronting him with truth. Religion can't save you. Good works can't open the door. Credentials can't grant access. The only password into the Kingdom is new birth from above.In this teaching, we'll unpack: • Why religion and morality can't get you into the Kingdom of God • What it means to be “born of water and the Spirit” • Why the cross is the only cure for the venom of sin • How new life begins the moment you look to Christ in faithThis isn't about a spiritual tune-up—it's about total rebirth. You don't need more rules. You need resurrection.

September 7, 2025 |  John 3:1-21 | Born Again | Face to Face with Jesus: Engaging Life's Biggest Questions | Dale Williams

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Pastor Jason Fest provides some better context for the famous but oft-misinterpreted passage of John. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash The post The Glorious Grace of God in Christ — John 3:16–18  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

Pastor Jesse Pausch

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Job 39-42; Psalms 148-150; John 3

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Before diving into John's unique rhetorical device—where Jesus makes a statement, the listener misunderstands it literally, and then Jesus explains the deeper meaning—we first need to step back and ask: What do we mean by inspiration? For many modern Christians, the word “inspiration” often conjures the idea of God dictating word-for-word to the biblical authors. But scholars today do not understand the process that way. Instead, inspiration is seen as a dynamic partnership: God communicates an inspired message, while the author freely expresses it through his own personality, style, and cultural tools. This understanding allows us to appreciate how John shaped his Gospel with artistry and intent, using rhetorical devices and imagery his first-century audience would have recognized. By seeing John not just as a passive recorder but as an inspired communicator, we begin to notice the depth and brilliance behind the Gospel's structure.

Many believers can recite John 3:16 by heart, but have you stopped to reflect on the verse that follows? In our daily prayer and devotional, Peyton Garland invites us to rediscover John 3:17—a reminder that Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it. If your view of God has been shaped by fear, legalism, or religious trauma, this verse offers hope and healing. Instead of living under the shadow of condemnation, we can step into the freedom of Christ’s love, knowing His heart is for redemption, not punishment. Main Takeaways John 3:17 shows us Jesus’ mission is rooted in salvation, not condemnation. Fear-based faith distorts God’s character and keeps us from intimacy with Him. The gospel is not about our ability to please God, but about His desire to rescue and redeem us. Shifting the focus from ourselves to Christ transforms our relationship with Him. God’s heart is a safe place—full of hope, love, and protection. Bible Verse Reference John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement rooted in God’s Word. Share this episode with someone who struggles with fear in their faith. Explore more devotionals and spiritual resources at Crosswalk.com. Leave a review to help others discover the hope found in Jesus’ love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.