witness – Covenant Presbyterian Church

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”