Category Archives: John

John 3:16 — “The Only Begotten Son of God” — (Nicodemus part 6) — LeGrand Baker

Posted on August 29, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

This encapsulation of part of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus contains what may be the most beautiful sentence in the scriptures. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in … Continue reading →

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John 3:16-17 & Psalm 103 — For God so loved the world (Nicodemus part 7) — LeGrand Baker

Posted on September 13, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

16 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. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; … Continue reading →

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John 3:18 — ‘Name’ as Code for Covenant (Nicodemus part 8) — LeGrand Baker

Posted on September 21, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. There is always a new name associated with … Continue reading →

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John 3:18-20 — He that believeth not is condemned already (Nicodemus part 9) — LeGrand Baker

Posted on September 26, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

Jesus speaks as though their condemnation is a given, as though no further judgement is necessary. How can that be? 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath … Continue reading →

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John 3:21-33 — to do Truth – & – Nicodemus remained a trusted friend (part 10) – LeGrand Baker

Posted on October 7, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

So far as we are told, the conclusion of the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus was Jesus’s explaining that he is the Light of the World. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, … Continue reading →

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John 3:1-22, LeGrand Baker, the Saviour and Nicodemus

Posted on September 17, 2012 by LeGrand Baker

John 3:1-22, LeGrand Baker, the Saviour and Nicodemus Last week we read Alma 33:19-22 and observed that the Old Testament does not give an explanation of the meaning of the brass serpent Moses made, with the promise “that if a … Continue reading →

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