Christ in John 1, 3of3

~ Great Truths About Jesus Christ From John 1—Part C ~

“And the Word [Jesus Christ] became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).

In the previous two posts we have seen great truths presented in the opening chapter of the Gospel of John.  Consider the only two responses to these great truths about Jesus Christ.

Rejection of Truth (Rejection of Jesus Christ)  ~  “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.  He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him” (John 1:10-11).

Reception of Truth (Reception of Jesus Christ)  ~  “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13).

The Reality  ~  There can only be one king!  That’s why Herod tried to kill the baby Jesus (he believed the truth).

One of the neat thing about gifts is seeing your name on the package!  But it’s not really yours until you open it!  So it is regarding the salvation and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

the key question:  “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).  This is the most important question you will ever answer.  If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Christ in John 1, 2of3

~ Great Truths About Jesus Christ From John 1—Part B ~

The first chapter of the Apostle John’s Gospel is full of information about who Jesus Christ is.  Consider the following:

Jesus Christ Is The Source of Grace  ~  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).  “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17).

Jesus Christ Is The Source of Truth  ~  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).  “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17).

Jesus Christ Is The Messiah  ~  “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17).  “One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.  He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated, the Christ)” (John 1:40-41).  “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.  For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ [The Messiah] the Lord.  And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger’” (Luke 2:10-12).

Jesus Christ Is The Lamb Of God  ~  “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold!  The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29).  “Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples.  And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’ (John 1:35-36).

Jesus Christ Is The Master Teacher  ~  “The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.  Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’   They said to Him, ‘Rabbi’ (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), ‘where are You staying?’” (John 1:37-38).

Jesus Christ Is The Ultimate Leader  ~  “Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.  Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’  And Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’   Philip said to him, ‘Come and see’” (John 1: 44-46).

Jesus Christ Is The Son Of Man  ~  “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Because I said to you, “I saw you under the fig tree,” do you believe?  You will see greater things than these.’  And He said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man’” (John 1:50-51).

the key question: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).  This is the most important question you will ever answer.  If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Christ in John 1, 1of3

~ Great Truths About Jesus Christ From John 1—Part A ~

The first chapter of the Apostle John’s Gospel is full of information about who Jesus Christ is.  Consider the following:

Jesus Christ Is The Creator  ~  “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3).   

Jesus Christ Is The Sustainer Of All Things  ~  “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3).  “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers.  All things were created through Him and for Him.  And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist” (Colossians 1:15-17).

Jesus Christ Is The Life  ~  “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4).

Jesus Christ Is The Light  ~  “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:4-5).

Jesus Christ Is The Word of God  ~  “In the beginning was the Word [Jesus Christ], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:1-5).  “No one has seen God at any time.  The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18).

Jesus Christ Has Come In The Flesh  ~  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1).  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).

Jesus Christ Is The Son of God  ~  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).

the key question:  “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).  This is the most important question you will ever answer.  If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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