John 1:1-18, pt. 2

Jul 30, 2024

Explore the profound significance of the Word becoming flesh and what it means for humanity. Dive into the themes of grace and truth, highlighting Jesus as the embodiment of God's grace. Discover John the Baptist's crucial testimony and how it frames our understanding of Christ's superior role. The discussion contrasts Old Testament law with the transformative power of grace found in Jesus, encouraging listeners to deepen their engagement with John's Gospel.

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The Incarnation and Superiority of the Word Made Flesh

00:00 • 11min

The Superiority of Grace Through Christ

11:15 • 8min

John 1:1-18, pt. 2

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God.3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind. 5 And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it.

6 A man came, one sent from God, and his name was John.7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

9 This was the true Light that, coming into the world, enlightens every person. 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through Him, and yet the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His own, and His own people did not accept Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John *testified about Him and called out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who is coming after me has proved to be my superior, because He existed before me.’” 16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. 17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has seen God at any time; God the only Son, who is in the arms of the Father, He has explained Him.

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