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”
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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”
Standing Firm in a World of Many Beliefs
The Exclusivity of Christ In our pluralistic world, the exclusive claims of Christianity can be a stumbling block. John 1:1 reminds us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This statement is not only foundational to Christian faith but also a direct challenge to theContinue reading “Standing Firm in a World of Many Beliefs”
The Wonder of the Trinity
Understanding the Complexity and Glory of God’s Nature In John 1:1-5, we are introduced to the foundation of Christian theology: the nature of God as a Trinity. It’s a mystery that has both fascinated and frustrated believers for centuries. John begins his Gospel with the familiar echo of Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning,” reminding usContinue reading “The Wonder of the Trinity”
The Singing Revolution
🎉Happy New Year!🎉 As we prepare for another year of prayer, fasting, worship, and keeping a watchful eye on the news, let us dwell for a moment on the faithful saints who’ve gone before us. The Singing Revolution shares how, between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands of Estonians gathered publicly to sing forbidden patrioticContinue reading “The Singing Revolution”
What Should Our Christian Posture to the World Be?
In an episode of Life and Books and Everything last May, Kevin DeYoung read from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on seven principles for cultivating a Christian posture toward the world. I found these last two points particularly helpful to think through, especially as we navigate the year ahead: #6 Approach cultural andContinue reading “What Should Our Christian Posture to the World Be?”
Luther and His Message for Today
What, then, are the true questions? There is no difficulty in answering. Martin Luther answers. How did he start? How did he become the man he was? What led to the Protestant Reformation? Do you know the answer? Here is the first question, and here is the first question that the Christian Church needs toContinue reading “Luther and His Message for Today”
Historical Evidence for Jesus
These are some of our favourite books for investigating the historicity, or historical authenticity, of the claims, life, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However… ⭐️It’s helpful that we have a firm foundation of what constitutes evidence in order to gain the assurance that Jesus did rise from the dead, which the first three books onContinue reading “Historical Evidence for Jesus”
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