Choose a passage from scripture
Choose a passage from scripture
Scripture: John 3
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Passage: “18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.”
- Describe the passage: Name and describe the people/places in the passage? What is happening?
- Describe the context: What happened immediately before and after this passage?
- Describe the historical context: Who wrote it? When? What is happening at that particular time and location in history? Who is the original audience?
- 1. Add scholarship
- What do scripture scholars say about this passage and its deeper meaning?
- use a minimum of three academic sources including at least one Biblical commentary
- 2. Think Theologically
- What does this passage say about God and God’s relationship with creation?
- Why is it important today?
- 3. General guidelines
- written in 3rd person
- 3-5 pages
- MLA formatting
- Include a Works Cited page
1 Biblical Commentary Source needs to be used:
Title: Commentary on the Gospel of John : Chapters 1-5
Pages 179-186 for commentary on Passage 16-21 (pictures attached)
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John chapter 3 is one of the most important in the entire gospel. Many crucial ideas are explained in this passage, including the role of Jesus as Savior. After the loud, public commotion at the temple, John transitions to a quiet, nighttime discussion. These verses make it clear that Christ—and Christ alone—is the means of salvation for the entire world. This text also states that those who reject Jesus are rejecting God.
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