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That You MayThat You May

““John’s Testimony of The John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”Preeminent Christ”

John 3:22-36John 3:22-36

““John’s Testimony of The John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”Preeminent Christ”

John 3:22-36John 3:22-36

““John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”““John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”John’s Testimony of The Preeminent Christ”

John 20:30-31 (NKJV) John 20:30-31 (NKJV) 30 30 And truly Jesus did many And truly Jesus did many

other signs in the presence of other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not His disciples, which are not

written in this book; written in this book; 31 31 but these but these are written that you may believe are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you of God, and that believing you

may have life in His name. may have life in His name.





John understood his mission John understood his mission as a for-runner of one who is as a for-runner of one who is greater than himself. (3:28; greater than himself. (3:28; cf. 1:15,20,27,30) cf. 1:15,20,27,30)

John’s attitude towards John’s attitude towards Jesus’ growing popularity Jesus’ growing popularity was one of joy. (3:29)was one of joy. (3:29)

Difficult to tell if the Difficult to tell if the comments in verses 31-36 comments in verses 31-36 are John the baptizer’s or are John the baptizer’s or John the apostle.John the apostle.

John understood his mission John understood his mission as a for-runner of one who is as a for-runner of one who is greater than himself. (3:28; greater than himself. (3:28; cf. 1:15,20,27,30) cf. 1:15,20,27,30)

John’s attitude towards John’s attitude towards Jesus’ growing popularity Jesus’ growing popularity was one of joy. (3:29)was one of joy. (3:29)

Difficult to tell if the Difficult to tell if the comments in verses 31-36 comments in verses 31-36 are John the baptizer’s or are John the baptizer’s or John the apostle.John the apostle.


John the baptizer John the baptizer again points to again points to

Jesus as the Jesus as the Messiah - (cf. 1:6-Messiah - (cf. 1:6-

9,15, 19-28) 9,15, 19-28)

John the baptizer John the baptizer again points to again points to

Jesus as the Jesus as the Messiah - (cf. 1:6-Messiah - (cf. 1:6-

9,15, 19-28) 9,15, 19-28)

““The New Birth, You Must Be Born Again”The New Birth, You Must Be Born Again”““The New Birth, You Must Be Born Again”The New Birth, You Must Be Born Again”

John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 22 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land

of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 23

Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.

24 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison. For John had not yet been thrown into prison. 25 25 Then there Then there arose a dispute between arose a dispute between somesome of John's disciples and the Jews of John's disciples and the Jews about purification. about purification. 26 26 And they came to John and said to him, And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom

you have testified--behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming you have testified--behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!" to Him!"

John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 22 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land

of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 23

Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.

24 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison. For John had not yet been thrown into prison. 25 25 Then there Then there arose a dispute between arose a dispute between somesome of John's disciples and the Jews of John's disciples and the Jews about purification. about purification. 26 26 And they came to John and said to him, And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom

you have testified--behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming you have testified--behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!" to Him!"


John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 27 27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. it has been given to him from heaven. 28 28 You yourselves bear You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before Him.' sent before Him.' 29 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him,

rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. this joy of mine is fulfilled. 30 30 He must increase, but I He must increase, but I mustmust

decrease. decrease. 31 31 He who comes from above is above all; he who is He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes

from heaven is above all. from heaven is above all.

John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 27 27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. it has been given to him from heaven. 28 28 You yourselves bear You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before Him.' sent before Him.' 29 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him,

rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. this joy of mine is fulfilled. 30 30 He must increase, but I He must increase, but I mustmust

decrease. decrease. 31 31 He who comes from above is above all; he who is He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes

from heaven is above all. from heaven is above all.


John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 32 32 And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and

no one receives His testimony. no one receives His testimony. 33 33 He who has received His He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. testimony has certified that God is true. 34 34 For He whom For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. give the Spirit by measure. 35 35 The Father loves the Son, The Father loves the Son,

and has given all things into His hand. and has given all things into His hand. 36 36 He who believes He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not

believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." abides on him."

John 3:22-36 (NKJV) John 3:22-36 (NKJV) 32 32 And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and

no one receives His testimony. no one receives His testimony. 33 33 He who has received His He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. testimony has certified that God is true. 34 34 For He whom For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. give the Spirit by measure. 35 35 The Father loves the Son, The Father loves the Son,

and has given all things into His hand. and has given all things into His hand. 36 36 He who believes He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not

believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." abides on him."

John 3:22,23 (NKJV)John 3:22,23 (NKJV)22 22 After these things After these things

Jesus and His disciples Jesus and His disciples came into the land of came into the land of Judea, and there He Judea, and there He remained with them remained with them and baptized. and baptized. 23 23 Now Now

John also was baptizing John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, in Aenon near Salim, because there was because there was

much water there. And much water there. And they came and were they came and were

baptized.baptized.





baptized.baptized.

The overlapping work of John The overlapping work of John the baptizer & Jesusthe baptizer & Jesus

Jesus & disciples now in Jesus & disciples now in Judea baptizing - (3:22; cf. Judea baptizing - (3:22; cf. 4:1,2)4:1,2)

John the baptizer was John the baptizer was baptizing in Aenon near baptizing in Aenon near Salim “because there was Salim “because there was much water there.” (3:23; much water there.” (3:23; cf. Mat 3:5,6; Mark 1:4,5)cf. Mat 3:5,6; Mark 1:4,5)

Before his imprisonment- Before his imprisonment- (3:24; Mt 14:3; Mk 6:16; Lk (3:24; Mt 14:3; Mk 6:16; Lk 3:19,20) 3:19,20)


Jesus & disciples now in Jesus & disciples now in Judea baptizing - (3:22; cf. Judea baptizing - (3:22; cf. 4:1,2)4:1,2)

John the baptizer was John the baptizer was baptizing in Aenon near baptizing in Aenon near Salim “because there was Salim “because there was much water there.” (3:23; much water there.” (3:23; cf. Mat 3:5,6; Mark 1:4,5)cf. Mat 3:5,6; Mark 1:4,5)

Before his imprisonment- Before his imprisonment- (3:24; Mt 14:3; Mk 6:16; Lk (3:24; Mt 14:3; Mk 6:16; Lk 3:19,20) 3:19,20)






baptized.baptized.





baptized.baptized.


The baptism of both were The baptism of both were in view of the coming in view of the coming kingdom & of repentance kingdom & of repentance for the remission of sins - for the remission of sins - (3:6,11; Mark 1:4,5)(3:6,11; Mark 1:4,5)

A different baptism than A different baptism than baptism in the name of baptism in the name of Christ - (Acts 2:38; 10:48; Christ - (Acts 2:38; 10:48; 19:3-5)19:3-5)


The baptism of both were The baptism of both were in view of the coming in view of the coming kingdom & of repentance kingdom & of repentance for the remission of sins - for the remission of sins - (3:6,11; Mark 1:4,5)(3:6,11; Mark 1:4,5)

A different baptism than A different baptism than baptism in the name of baptism in the name of Christ - (Acts 2:38; 10:48; Christ - (Acts 2:38; 10:48; 19:3-5)19:3-5)


John 3:25-30 (NKJV)John 3:25-30 (NKJV)27 27 John answered and John answered and

said, "A man can said, "A man can receive nothing receive nothing

unless it has been unless it has been given to him from given to him from

heaven. heaven. 28 28 You You yourselves bear me yourselves bear me

witness, that I said, 'I witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been but, 'I have been sent before Him.'sent before Him.'






John’s testimony John’s testimony concerning Jesusconcerning Jesus

A dispute arose between A dispute arose between John’s disciples and some John’s disciples and some Jews regarding purification - Jews regarding purification - (3:25; cf. Heb 6:2; 9:10-(3:25; cf. Heb 6:2; 9:10-14,23; 1 Pet 3:21)14,23; 1 Pet 3:21)

John’s disciples brought him John’s disciples brought him the question, but John’s the question, but John’s focus is not the relationship focus is not the relationship between the two baptisms between the two baptisms but on Jesus & John - (3:26)but on Jesus & John - (3:26)


A dispute arose between A dispute arose between John’s disciples and some John’s disciples and some Jews regarding purification - Jews regarding purification - (3:25; cf. Heb 6:2; 9:10-(3:25; cf. Heb 6:2; 9:10-14,23; 1 Pet 3:21)14,23; 1 Pet 3:21)

John’s disciples brought him John’s disciples brought him the question, but John’s the question, but John’s focus is not the relationship focus is not the relationship between the two baptisms between the two baptisms but on Jesus & John - (3:26)but on Jesus & John - (3:26)













John’s work was from John’s work was from heaven, (Mat 21:25), but heaven, (Mat 21:25), but acknowledges that the acknowledges that the success of Jesus was in success of Jesus was in accordance with God’s plan accordance with God’s plan - (3:27; Mat 3:17; 17:5) - (3:27; Mat 3:17; 17:5)

John was not the Christ. His John was not the Christ. His mission was to prepare the mission was to prepare the way for the Christ - (3:28; way for the Christ - (3:28; 1:8,15, 20,23,27; cf. Mal 1:8,15, 20,23,27; cf. Mal 3:1; 4:4,5; Mat 3:3,11,12; 3:1; 4:4,5; Mat 3:3,11,12;


John’s work was from John’s work was from heaven, (Mat 21:25), but heaven, (Mat 21:25), but acknowledges that the acknowledges that the success of Jesus was in success of Jesus was in accordance with God’s plan accordance with God’s plan - (3:27; Mat 3:17; 17:5) - (3:27; Mat 3:17; 17:5)

John was not the Christ. His John was not the Christ. His mission was to prepare the mission was to prepare the way for the Christ - (3:28; way for the Christ - (3:28; 1:8,15, 20,23,27; cf. Mal 1:8,15, 20,23,27; cf. Mal 3:1; 4:4,5; Mat 3:3,11,12; 3:1; 4:4,5; Mat 3:3,11,12;


John 3:25-30 (NKJV)John 3:25-30 (NKJV)29 29 He who has the He who has the

bride is the bride is the bridegroom; but the bridegroom; but the

friend of the friend of the bridegroom, who bridegroom, who stands and hears stands and hears

him, rejoices greatly him, rejoices greatly because of the because of the

bridegroom's voice. bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of Therefore this joy of

mine is fulfilled.mine is fulfilled.

John 3:25-30 (NKJV)John 3:25-30 (NKJV)29 29 He who has the He who has the

bride is the bride is the bridegroom; but the bridegroom; but the

friend of the friend of the bridegroom, who bridegroom, who stands and hears stands and hears

him, rejoices greatly him, rejoices greatly because of the because of the

bridegroom's voice. bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of Therefore this joy of

mine is fulfilled.mine is fulfilled.


John was just the John was just the bridegrooms friend - Jesus bridegrooms friend - Jesus was the bridegroom - (Mat was the bridegroom - (Mat 22:2; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph 5:25-22:2; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph 5:25-32; Rev 19:7-9; 21:9)32; Rev 19:7-9; 21:9)

John recognized his role & John recognized his role & accepted it gladly - he was accepted it gladly - he was fulfilling his ministry - the fulfilling his ministry - the Christ had come!Christ had come!


John was just the John was just the bridegrooms friend - Jesus bridegrooms friend - Jesus was the bridegroom - (Mat was the bridegroom - (Mat 22:2; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph 5:25-22:2; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph 5:25-32; Rev 19:7-9; 21:9)32; Rev 19:7-9; 21:9)

John recognized his role & John recognized his role & accepted it gladly - he was accepted it gladly - he was fulfilling his ministry - the fulfilling his ministry - the Christ had come!Christ had come!


John 3:25-30 (NKJV)John 3:25-30 (NKJV)

30 30 He must He must increase, increase, but I but I mustmust decrease.decrease.

John 3:25-30 (NKJV)John 3:25-30 (NKJV)

30 30 He must He must increase, increase, but I but I mustmust decrease.decrease.


John did not come to form a John did not come to form a group of his own but to group of his own but to prepare the way for the Lord prepare the way for the Lord - (1:23; Is 40:3)- (1:23; Is 40:3)

His role was to exalt the His role was to exalt the Messiah & he knew that his Messiah & he knew that his mission was drawing to a mission was drawing to a close, as the ministry of the close, as the ministry of the Messiah was now dawning Messiah was now dawning brightly on the horizon.brightly on the horizon.


John did not come to form a John did not come to form a group of his own but to group of his own but to prepare the way for the Lord prepare the way for the Lord - (1:23; Is 40:3)- (1:23; Is 40:3)

His role was to exalt the His role was to exalt the Messiah & he knew that his Messiah & he knew that his mission was drawing to a mission was drawing to a close, as the ministry of the close, as the ministry of the Messiah was now dawning Messiah was now dawning brightly on the horizon.brightly on the horizon.


John 3:31 (NKJV) John 3:31 (NKJV) 31 31 He who comes He who comes

from above is from above is above all; he who above all; he who is of the earth is is of the earth is

earthly and earthly and speaks of the speaks of the earth. He who earth. He who comes from comes from

heaven is above heaven is above all.all.

John 3:31 (NKJV) John 3:31 (NKJV) 31 31 He who comes He who comes

from above is from above is above all; he who above all; he who is of the earth is is of the earth is

earthly and earthly and speaks of the speaks of the earth. He who earth. He who comes from comes from

heaven is above heaven is above all.all.

John & Jesus were from John & Jesus were from different places.different places.

The WORK of both was The WORK of both was from heaven - but the from heaven - but the origin of John was earthly, origin of John was earthly, Jesus came down from Jesus came down from heaven! - (1:1; 3:13; 6:33; heaven! - (1:1; 3:13; 6:33; 8:23)8:23)

Jesus’ pre-incarnate state - Jesus’ pre-incarnate state - (John 1:1-3; Phili 2:5,6)(John 1:1-3; Phili 2:5,6)

Jesus’ pre-incarnate work - Jesus’ pre-incarnate work - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:16; Heb John 1:1-3; Col. 1:16; Heb 1:1-31:1-3

John & Jesus were from John & Jesus were from different places.different places.

The WORK of both was The WORK of both was from heaven - but the from heaven - but the origin of John was earthly, origin of John was earthly, Jesus came down from Jesus came down from heaven! - (1:1; 3:13; 6:33; heaven! - (1:1; 3:13; 6:33; 8:23)8:23)

Jesus’ pre-incarnate state - Jesus’ pre-incarnate state - (John 1:1-3; Phili 2:5,6)(John 1:1-3; Phili 2:5,6)

Jesus’ pre-incarnate work - Jesus’ pre-incarnate work - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:16; Heb John 1:1-3; Col. 1:16; Heb 1:1-31:1-3


John 3:32,33 (NKJV) John 3:32,33 (NKJV) 32 32 And what He has And what He has

seen and heard, seen and heard, that He testifies; that He testifies;

and no one receives and no one receives His testimony. His testimony. 33 33 He He who has received who has received His testimony has His testimony has

certified that God is certified that God is true.true.

John 3:32,33 (NKJV) John 3:32,33 (NKJV) 32 32 And what He has And what He has

seen and heard, seen and heard, that He testifies; that He testifies;

and no one receives and no one receives His testimony. His testimony. 33 33 He He who has received who has received His testimony has His testimony has

certified that God is certified that God is true.true.

Most rejected the Most rejected the testimony of Jesustestimony of Jesus Only Jesus could testify Only Jesus could testify

of the things of heaven of the things of heaven - but most reject His - but most reject His testimony -testimony -

Those who do receive Those who do receive His message certify, or His message certify, or confirm the confirm the truthfulness of the truthfulness of the message. message.

Most rejected the Most rejected the testimony of Jesustestimony of Jesus Only Jesus could testify Only Jesus could testify

of the things of heaven of the things of heaven - but most reject His - but most reject His testimony -testimony -

Those who do receive Those who do receive His message certify, or His message certify, or confirm the confirm the truthfulness of the truthfulness of the message. message.



John 3:34-36 (NKJV) John 3:34-36 (NKJV) 34 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure.

35 35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. things into His hand. 36 36 He who believes in the He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not Son has everlasting life; and he who does not

believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." God abides on him."

John 3:34-36 (NKJV) John 3:34-36 (NKJV) 34 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure.

35 35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. things into His hand. 36 36 He who believes in the He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not Son has everlasting life; and he who does not

believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." God abides on him."

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Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you

go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go

out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what did you go out to

see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you

go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go

out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what did you go out to

see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 10 For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.' 11 "Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven

suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 10 For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.' 11 "Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven

suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied

until John. 14 And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! 16 But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like

children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, 17 and saying: 'We played the flute for you, And you did

not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not lament'

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied

until John. 14 And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! 16 But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like

children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, 17 and saying: 'We played the flute for you, And you did

not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not lament'

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a

demon.' 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of

tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."

Matthew 11:7-19 (NKJV) 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a

demon.' 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of

tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."

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