"Greeting in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 10 November 2011"
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction into the Book of John"
John's portrait of Jesus is the most theological of the four gospels. He launches his work by presenting Jesus who existed with God and as God before the creation of the universe. He entered His creation as a human being, lived among His creatures, and His every act and teaching calls us to believe in Him as Savior and Lord.
John's unique style features contrasting concepts that confront us with the necessity of belief. Christ is the focus of a cosmic struggle between life and death, light and darkness, true and falsehood, love and hate. No wonder John is consumed with concern that we, his readers, respond to Jesus by placing our complete trust in Him, and live out that trust daily. In fact John's key word, "belief", occurs 98 times in the Greek text of his 21 chapters!
This feature of John helps us sense the Gospel's value to you and me. Study of John's unique portrait of Jesus can enrich our faith in Christ and enable us to walk trustingly hand in hand with our Lord.
The Book of John is the only book in the Bible that states it's purpose clearly and succinctly: It was written to tell individuals how to find eternal life. This clearly identified purpose sets the gospel of John apart from the other Gospels. It is not so much a life of Jesus as it is a powerful presentation of His Deity.
Every chapter presents evidence, both signs and statements, for His divine authority. According to John, believing that Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, is the beginning of eternal life. John reveals the Bible's most important message: Believe and follow Jesus, because He is the way to eternal life. What could be more important?
THEOLOGICAL THEMES IN JOHN'S GOSPEL
Jesus' Deity: John wants us to realize that Jesus Christ truly is with the Father (1:1,14), who in
His own Person reveals the Father (1:18), and is Himself the only way through
whom God can approached (14:6). Jesus' claim of Deity is clearly seen in
5:18, 9:35-37, 17:5.
Atonement: John understands Jesus' death as a sacrifice made to pay for mankind's sins.
As the Lamb of God, He takes away the sins of the world (1:29), is lifted up
on the Cross that those who believe might have eternal life (3:14-15), and
gives His life for the world (6:51; 10:10).
Eternal Life: John sees life as more than earthly existence, but as a fulfillment of human
destiny that extends on through eternity. As Creator Jesus is the source of
all life (1:4). As Savior Jesus gives the gift of eternal life to all believers
(3:15-16; 10:10; 20:31).
Belief/Faith: Faith is our response to Jesus, a response marked by trust in Him and by trusting
ourselves to Him. Because of who Jesus is, all who trust Him are secure.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit as this study in the Book of John starts it is my prayer that all who read this will fully understand that we need to place our faith in Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior. May we as we read the words of John may we see that Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Door for the Sheep, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way,the Truth, the Life and that He is the True Vine. May we see that Jesus is the ONLY WAY to the Father. May we see that Jesus was fully man as well in that His body grew weary, His soul was troubled, and He groaned in His spirit. May we trust in Jesus Christ for Eternal Life and built our faith and trust in the belief that the Father is in Christ, and Christ is in the Father, Christ came from God, and God sent Him and He is the Son of God.
Amen
Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Matthew 28:6.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness
Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." Psalm 121:7
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction into the Book of John"
John's portrait of Jesus is the most theological of the four gospels. He launches his work by presenting Jesus who existed with God and as God before the creation of the universe. He entered His creation as a human being, lived among His creatures, and His every act and teaching calls us to believe in Him as Savior and Lord.
John's unique style features contrasting concepts that confront us with the necessity of belief. Christ is the focus of a cosmic struggle between life and death, light and darkness, true and falsehood, love and hate. No wonder John is consumed with concern that we, his readers, respond to Jesus by placing our complete trust in Him, and live out that trust daily. In fact John's key word, "belief", occurs 98 times in the Greek text of his 21 chapters!
This feature of John helps us sense the Gospel's value to you and me. Study of John's unique portrait of Jesus can enrich our faith in Christ and enable us to walk trustingly hand in hand with our Lord.
The Book of John is the only book in the Bible that states it's purpose clearly and succinctly: It was written to tell individuals how to find eternal life. This clearly identified purpose sets the gospel of John apart from the other Gospels. It is not so much a life of Jesus as it is a powerful presentation of His Deity.
Every chapter presents evidence, both signs and statements, for His divine authority. According to John, believing that Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, is the beginning of eternal life. John reveals the Bible's most important message: Believe and follow Jesus, because He is the way to eternal life. What could be more important?
THEOLOGICAL THEMES IN JOHN'S GOSPEL
Jesus' Deity: John wants us to realize that Jesus Christ truly is with the Father (1:1,14), who in
His own Person reveals the Father (1:18), and is Himself the only way through
whom God can approached (14:6). Jesus' claim of Deity is clearly seen in
5:18, 9:35-37, 17:5.
Atonement: John understands Jesus' death as a sacrifice made to pay for mankind's sins.
As the Lamb of God, He takes away the sins of the world (1:29), is lifted up
on the Cross that those who believe might have eternal life (3:14-15), and
gives His life for the world (6:51; 10:10).
Eternal Life: John sees life as more than earthly existence, but as a fulfillment of human
destiny that extends on through eternity. As Creator Jesus is the source of
all life (1:4). As Savior Jesus gives the gift of eternal life to all believers
(3:15-16; 10:10; 20:31).
Belief/Faith: Faith is our response to Jesus, a response marked by trust in Him and by trusting
ourselves to Him. Because of who Jesus is, all who trust Him are secure.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit as this study in the Book of John starts it is my prayer that all who read this will fully understand that we need to place our faith in Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior. May we as we read the words of John may we see that Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Door for the Sheep, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way,the Truth, the Life and that He is the True Vine. May we see that Jesus is the ONLY WAY to the Father. May we see that Jesus was fully man as well in that His body grew weary, His soul was troubled, and He groaned in His spirit. May we trust in Jesus Christ for Eternal Life and built our faith and trust in the belief that the Father is in Christ, and Christ is in the Father, Christ came from God, and God sent Him and He is the Son of God.
Amen
Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Matthew 28:6.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness
Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." Psalm 121:7
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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