Exegesis of John 3:16, Part 3

Phil Gons · June 11, 2017 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 1h 0m

Part 6 of Introduction to New Testament Exegesis

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For families

Ages Teens

This is a masterclass in how to study the Bible carefully. A pastor walks through exegetical method—word study, biblical theology, historical theology, systematic theology, and practical application—using John 3:16 as his text. Teens ready for serious Bible study will find this both intellectually rigorous and spiritually nourishing.

Worth knowing: Extended technical discussion of Greek grammar and hermeneutical method; assumes some familiarity with Bible study tools.

Character of God Scripture itself Gospel

Talk about it together (5 questions)

The pastor spent a lot of time on one small word (the Greek word ‘so’). Why do you think he cared so much about getting that one word right?
What does it mean that God loved ‘the world’? According to the sermon, what does ‘world’ NOT mean, and why does that matter?
The pastor connected John 3:16 back to the story of the serpent in the wilderness (Numbers 21). How does knowing that story change the way you understand God’s love?
What’s the difference between what a Bible verse *describes* and what it *prescribes*? Can you think of another Bible verse where this distinction matters?
If you were counseling a friend who struggles to feel God’s love, what practical steps would you suggest they take based on this sermon?

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