Seeking Truth Bible Study: Gospel of John (Chapter 3 Part 1)

Before focusing on John 3, Sharon gives us a teaching on how Catholics approach
scripture study. We are encouraged to use a canonical approach when studying the Bible; that is, we
should consider the entire canon of the Bible whenever trying to understand a particular passage. The
Bible is not meant to be a collection of isolated stories.

In addition, we learn about the senses of scripture: literal and spiritual, with the spiritual sense further
divided into allegorical (foreshadowing of future events and people), moral (virtues that can be learned)
and anagogical (referencing eternity or the eschaton). We then turn our attention back to John 3 and
learn about Nicodemus, whose spiritual journey is a beautiful example of a progressive growth in faith.