Passion City Church DC Podcast The Final Word on Christmas | John 12:44-50
Dec 26, 2025
Pastor Ben Stuart explores the profound significance of Jesus in a Christmas Eve message. He emphasizes that Jesus is the Light of the world, bringing life and hope. The discussion highlights Jesus as God's true emissary, urging that seeing Him is seeing the Father. Personal stories illustrate how admitting our darkness is essential for liberation. Stuart reassures listeners that Jesus' mission is salvation, not condemnation, while warning about the consequences of rejecting His words. The podcast ties together faith, identity, and the quest for eternal life.
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Final Public Proclamation Defines Jesus
- Jesus' final public words summarize his identity and mission as a review of his whole ministry.
- Ben Stuart frames John 12 as the authoritative, public proclamation that defines who Jesus is and why he came.
Belief In Jesus Is Belief In God
- Believing in Jesus equals believing in the One who sent him, linking Jesus directly to God the Father.
- Ben Stuart emphasizes Jesus as God's official messenger and agent who represents divine authority.
Seeing Jesus Is Seeing God
- Seeing Jesus is portrayed as seeing the Father, asserting Jesus as God's image, not merely a messenger.
- This claim explains why Jesus' identity provoked strong opposition from religious leaders.
