How Should We Regard Jesus. (John 1: 1-18)

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Exploring John 1:1-18: The Identity and Significance of Jesus Christ

In this episode, we explore the identity and significance of Jesus Christ as presented in the opening verses of the Gospel of John. We'll discuss key questions such as:

• Is Jesus to be admired as the best of men, or worshipped as the Son of God?
• Should we consider Him the greatest prophet, or the Messiah and Saviour of the world?
• What difference does our belief about Jesus make in our lives and destiny?

Key Topics:

• The Revelation (John 1:1-5):
  • Understanding the eternal existence of "the Word."
  • The significance of "logos" in both Greek and Jewish contexts.
  • The pre-existence, personality, and deity of Jesus Christ.
• The Response (John 1:6-13):
  • John the Baptist's role as a witness to the light.
  • The world's rejection of Jesus and the specific rejection by His own people, Israel.
  • The personal response required to receive Jesus and become a child of God.
• The Result (John 1:14-18):
  • The Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us.
  • The contrast between the law given through Moses and the grace and truth that came through Jesus Christ.
  • The blessings of faith, including new birth and ongoing relationship with God.

Application:

• Reflecting on the significance of Jesus Christ in our lives today.
• Understanding the importance of a personal response to Jesus.

Call to Action:

• Encourage listeners to consider their own beliefs about Jesus and the impact of those beliefs on their lives.
• Invite listeners to read and meditate on John 1:1-18.

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