Today we conclude our examination of verse 14 by looking closely at the phrase, “grace and truth.” Similar to “only begotten son,” this phrase also triggers an Old Testament idea which John’s readers would have known. Like last time, we will look at the historical meaning of this phrase and how John applies the phrase […]
Today we examine the phrase, “We beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten of the father.” For us, living 2000 plus years removed from this statement, we naturally and appropriately attach “the only begotten Son,” as referring to Jesus Christ. However, this phrase pre-dates the incarnation. Today we look at the historical meaning […]
Today we continue our look at this key juncture in Johns prologue to his Gospel. This statement in verse 14 seems to parallel John’s opening thoughts in verse 1-4. In addition, there appears to be a connection to God’s dwelling in the midst of His people first recorded in Exodus and then later seen as […]
Today we begin our look at this key juncture in Johns prologue to his Gospel. The text reads, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” After a brief summary of the first thirteen verses we will introduce this text and then go to table time to discuss it’s meaning. Download week-5.mp3 – […]
Today our comments relate to verses 9-13 of John’s Prologue to his Gospel. In order to follow the author’s thought, we are interpreting this text as relating to the pre-incarnate Word, who constantly through all ages has spoken light into the darkness. The darkness most commonly, has not received the light. However, there are some […]
Verse six introduces John, who in the other Gospels is referred to as The Baptist. John, the Apostle and author of this book then describes John’s role and relationship to the Word. In today’s study we will be looking at why the author included this segment at this time within his book. No Audio […]
We come to verse five of chapter one and we find ourselves at our first interpretive fork in the road. What is John saying about the interaction between light and darkness? Let’s explore this interesting juncture. Download week-2.mp3 – Right click on this link and choose “Save link as…”.
Today we begin our study of the Gospel of John by beginning where John begins. John begins his Gospel by looking back at the very beginning. For the next few weeks and in order to build a framework for understanding his Gospel we will be looking back as well. In do so we will be […]