Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Eyes Opened to Christ
Jan 16, 2026
Discover how faith in Christ transforms our perspective on the world around us. Humanity, made in God's image, is invited into a deep fellowship with Him. Despite creation's revelations, many still rebel against divine truth. Sinclair draws captivating parallels between John's gospel and Genesis, emphasizing Jesus as the Creator and Sustainer. The beauty of creation becomes visible through faith, and believers experience a renewed relationship with God. A hymn reflects this newfound vision, celebrating the unseen beauty revealed through Christ.
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Christ As The Creative Word
- John links Genesis and his gospel to show the Word was a person active in creation.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson highlights that Jesus as the Word sustains and enlightens the world.
Light Persists Despite Darkness
- The world’s light and meaning are grounded in Jesus even when people walk in darkness.
- Ferguson emphasizes the inescapable revelation of God through Christ to all humanity.
Twofold Prologue: Light And Incarnation
- John presents redemption in two stages: an ongoing light and the incarnation of the Word.
- Ferguson calls the Word becoming flesh the phenomenal moment that grants believers new status as God’s children.