Scripture: John 1:14 (ESV) – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 is one of the most profound and awe-inspiring statements in all of Scripture: “And the Word became flesh andContinue reading “The Word Became Flesh”
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Born of God’s Sovereign Grace
Scripture: John 1:13 (ESV) – “Who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” In John 1:13, we are reminded of the miraculous and sovereign work of God in our salvation: “Who were born, not of blood nor of the will ofContinue reading “Born of God’s Sovereign Grace”
The Privilege of Becoming God’s Children
Scripture: John 1:12 (ESV) – “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 is a verse overflowing with hope and grace: “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become childrenContinue reading “The Privilege of Becoming God’s Children”
Rejected by His Own
Scripture: John 1:11 (ESV) – “He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.” John 1:11 is a verse filled with sorrowful significance: “He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.” This statement strikes at the heart of Christ’s mission and the tragedy of His rejection.Continue reading “Rejected by His Own”
The Creator Unrecognized
Scripture: John 1:10 (ESV) – “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him.” John 1:10 reveals a staggering reality about humanity’s response to Jesus Christ: “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him.”Continue reading “The Creator Unrecognized”
The True Light That Illuminates All
Scripture: John 1:9 (ESV) – “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” In John 1:9, we are presented with a profound and comforting truth: “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” This declaration marks the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of theContinue reading “The True Light That Illuminates All”
Not the Light, but a Witness to It
Scripture: John 1:8 (ESV) – “He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.” John 1:8 offers a crucial clarification: “He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.” The Gospel writer, inspired by the Spirit, is careful to set the record straight. John the Baptist, thoughContinue reading “Not the Light, but a Witness to It”
Bearing Witness with Purpose
Scripture: John 1:7 (ESV) – “He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.” When we consider John 1:7, we are struck by the purposefulness of John the Baptist’s mission. Scripture tells us that John came “as a witness, to bear witness about the light.” He wasContinue reading “Bearing Witness with Purpose”
Bearing Witness to the Light
Scripture: John 1:6 (ESV) – “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.” When we read that “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John,” we must grasp the extraordinary weight of this simple statement. John the Baptist did not come of his own will or ambition but wasContinue reading “Bearing Witness to the Light”
The Light That Overcomes Darkness
The Unquenchable Light of Christ John 1:4-5 declares, “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Here, John introduces a theme that will permeate his Gospel: light versus darkness. It is a message of hope and victoryContinue reading “The Light That Overcomes Darkness”
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