That Ye Might Have Life Through His Name // John 1:1-4 // Pastor Ray Viola

Описание: This morning we will begin a study in the incredible Gospel of John. Writing near the end of the first century, this aged, last standing apostle writes this book to declare that Jesus Christ IS the Son of God and that it is by grace, through faith in Him, that we are granted forgiveness of sin, and in doing so, receive the gift of eternal life. "But these are written (the gospel of John), that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name (John 20:31)."

But this same John in his first letter also wrote to expose those who were teaching that Jesus was not God Incarnate. "And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world" (1 John 4:3). We are living in a day and age where this biblical record of Jesus Christ is being denied, misinterpreted, and in the process is leading many astray.

The gospel of John records those seven glorious I AM statements of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, The God Man is The Bread of Life, The Light of the World, The Door, The Good Shepherd, The Resurrection and the Life, The Way, The Truth and The Life, and finally, The True Vine. Jesus is everything that we are not!

As we walk through this exciting gospel, we will “see” Jesus perform God glorifying miracles of healing and deliverance for those fallen image bearers of God who were hurting. We will “see” Him perform the miracle of multiplying the loaves and fishes out of compassion for the multitudes. We will walk with Him and “see” the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead which foreshadows the promise of every believer’s resurrection.

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, John proclaims that Jesus is God. He proclaims the gospel's call and message with great clarity and assurance for sinners and sufferers like us. Whether you are a new believer or someone who has walked with Jesus for 50 years, the gospel of John is a book that will refresh you, encourage you, challenge you, and compel you to love Jesus, serve Jesus, and proclaim Him and Lord of all.

While all of the gospels are the best gospels, John is certainly my personal favorite. Join me in this study, Saints! SELAH

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